There is no need to waste almond pulp after making almond milk. Whip it up into a chocolate dip for your favorite fruits or crackers. This chocolate dip is a must every week to have with our apple of the day.

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This recipe became my daughters favorite to eat with apples. I was excited to know that she loved it because she’s our sweet tooth. Therefore making her this treat would be okay in my book, because it contains almonds and dates for her to enjoy with chocolate.

Many times i threw away almond pulp and it was painful to do so. I try to find ways to incorporate left overs or unused ingredients, because growing up my mother always told us “eat your food, because there is poor kids out there who do not have food to eat.”

Sometimes we struggle financially and instead I see how expensive food is, that I tell my children “we cannot waste food, because it cost too much, lets be thankful for what we have.” same concept, different era, perhaps.

Additionally, we try and make work with what we have on hand. Making it delicious and healthy. No need for extra expenses, we simply use our creativity to whip up something nutritious. In this way, We learn about foods we like that we can repeat.

Why You Should Try It

If you are already in the habit of making your own almond milk, then you should try this recipe. If you think you might try to make almond milk, then definitely try it, so you get the most out of your expense on raw almonds and their nutrition.

Our chocolate almond pulp dip is simple to make. Simply whip it all up in one bowl and store it in the fridge. It can last you three to five days.

Take control over how creamy or grainy you like it. Make it to your own liking and enjoy it. Make it a dip or a spread. This recipe may be your next favorite treat.

Why It’s Great

The wonderful benefits of eating almonds is the nutrient and antioxidants. As well as, the cacao powder, used to achieve the chocolate flavor, which is a super food. It contains antioxidants and essential minerals that support heart, brain, and metabolic health.

Not only that, the dates you also add to make the almond milk retain in the pulp providing natural energy, dietary fiber, and essential mineral like magnesium and potassium.

In conclusion, it is an overall body boost of heart healthy. A special treat you enjoy, while the body benefits from it.

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What You Will Need

Almond Pulp: from your previously squeezed almond milk with raw almonds.
Coconut Oil: Virgin, Unprocessed
Maple Syrup: Any kind
Cacao Powder: As long as its cacao for health benefits
Water: to make it spreadable
Salt: Sea salt, or pink Himalayan salt

Substitutions

Oil: Coconut Oil of any kind works.
Sweetener: You can replace with agave or honey.
Cacao Powder: Chocolate powder
Water: Almond milk
Salt: Any kind works.