Description
Created by Chef Christine Farkas of IHeart Food Consulting on behalf of the Almond Board of California.
Ingredients
- 2 cups not packed, Unflavored almond protein powder
- 1 cup Sliced almonds, blanched
- 1/3 cup Hulled hemp hearts
- ¾ teaspoon Sea salt
- Pinch Citric acid
- 3½ cups Dried apricots
- 2 teaspoons Lemon extract (sunflower oil, lemon oil) OR Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2½ teaspoons Lavender flowers, food grade
Garnish
- 1/3 cup Sliced almonds with skin, toasted
- 2 teaspoons Dried lavender flowers, food grade
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, almonds, hemp, sea salt and citric acid in processor and pulse until the nuts and seeds have broken down into smaller pieces. Combine almond flour, almonds, hemp, sea salt and citric acid in processor and pulse until the nuts and seeds have broken down into smaller pieces.
- Add the apricots, lavender and lemon extract and pulse until a smooth consistency has been reached.
- Press mixture firmly into a lined tray (10” x 12” or similar), ensuring the mixture is pressed down into the edges and corners. Depth should be less than ½ inch.
- Sprinkle the garnish of toasted almond and lavender on top and press into the mixture fully and evenly. Cover with wrap and chill until solid, approximately 2 hours.
- Cut into 16 rectangles and enjoy.
Description
Guaranteed to be your new favorite comfort food! Power up and conquer the day ahead with a steaming bowl of oats to keep you full and fueled for hours.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- Liquid stevia or preferred sugar substitute, to taste
- 10 unroasted whole almonds
- Optional: fresh fruit slices or berries
Instructions
- Using a food processor or blender, grind rolled oats into an almost flour-like consistency.
- Pour ground oats, almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt into a medium size pot and stir.
- Place on stove and set heat to medium. Bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, lower temperature to a simmer.
- Stir slowly and cook until the oats reach a medium-thick consistency (Tip: Add more water if the consistency of the mixture is too thick).
- Remove pot from heat and let cool.
- Stir in the almond butter and sugar substitute.
- Divide into two bowls and top with whole almonds for a crunchy finish! You can also add fresh fruit, if desired.
Description
Spread your love of almonds with this finger-licking, sweet and buttery treat! You’ll find excuses to put this spread on everything and anything.
Ingredients
- 3 cups roasted, unsalted almonds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Pour almonds into a food processor or blender and pulse until they are finely ground.
- Add honey and coconut flakes to almonds; pulse again until the almond mixture becomes thick and smooth. If needed, add coconut oil for a smoother consistency. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Description
Both creamy and dreamy, this drink has an impressive 13g of protein and is the perfect, energizing post-workout treat. Instead of your regular protein powder you can also opt for a plant-based almond protein powder!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chilled chocolate-flavored almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 scoop chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
