Do you enjoy making almond milk but are looking for ways to use up the ground-up almonds you are left with? Make these almond pulp energy balls, they are delicious and nutrient-dense, just like these almond butter energy bites!
I've been making almond milk for my family for the last couple of years, and I am always trying new ways to make the leftover nut pulp into a yummy snack!
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Reasons to make this recipe
- Super fast to make in 10 minutes.
- Freezer-friendly, you can make them ahead and have them on hand.
- Perfect for a high-energy on-the-go snack!
- No waste, you are using all your food 'scraps' from making almond milk for a delicious treat.
What to do with almond pulp?
Did you make almond milk and now are wondering what can I do with this leftover almond pulp? There are so many different almond pulp recipes, here are some ideas of what you can make!
- Make it into energy balls
- Add it to homemade hummus
- Make granola and add the almond pulp!
- Add to other baked goods like cookies and muffins!
- Put a little in your smoothie for protein and fiber
Ingredients needed
- Almond pulp: Almond pulp is what is leftover after making almond milk. It's the main ingredient for these bliss balls, you will need 1 cup that was soaked and used for almond milk. You can you almond meal as a replacement.
- Nut butter: Adding nut butter increases the protein in these balls and keeps them stuck together. I use almond butter, you can use peanut butter but note they can be a bit runnier so add 3 tablespoons more of oats.
- Rolled oats: Using rolled oats increases how nutrient-dense these energy balls are, are they are a good source of protein and fiber.
- Sea salt: I like to use unrefined sea salt to increase the good minerals in these energy bites.
- Honey: Using honey will sweeten these balls and help stick them together.
- Maple syrup: Complimenting the honey, maple syrup gives these balls an awesome taste.
- Chocolate chips: Adding a little chocolate chips to these energy balls makes them extra amazing!
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make energy balls with almond pulp
Making these healthy almond pulp balls is easy! Let's do it together with these step-by-step photos from my kitchen.
Squeeze out wet almond pulp in a tea towel to remove any excess moisture.
Place the almond pulp, rolled oats, and sea salt in a food processor and blend for 30 seconds, then scrape the side of the machine down, and blend another 30 seconds more.
Add the honey, maple syrup, and nut butter to the food processor, and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until everything is fully combined and sticking together.
If your nut pulp has dried a bit (if you weren't able to use it right after making milk), they may not stick together as well. If this is the case, add 1-2 tablespoon more nut butter. If they are too soft or wet (from runny nut butter, or too much moisture in the almond pulp) add more 2-4 tablespoons of rolled oats.
Lastly, add the chocolate chips and pulse just until the chocolate is distributed.
Using a tablespoon scoop and roll the dough into balls. It makes about 20.
Almond pulp tips
Are you into making almond milk and still working out what to do with the almond pulp? Maybe you recently got an almond cow (almond milk machine) and don't want to waste the leftover pulp! Here are 2 tips for you!
- Almond pulp is freezer-friendly; if you can't make something with it right away, squeeze out any extra moisture and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Dry it out. Place the almond pulp on a baking sheet, spread it out somewhat, then place it in the sun or on your pilot light on your stove to dry out over 12 hours. When all the moisture has dried up, put it into a jar.
I will add this saved almond pulp to my granola, smoothies, or these energy balls for increased protein and fiber!
Swaps and add in's
Here are a few ideas to elevate your healthy almond pulp energy bites!
- Hemp hearts: Add 2 tablespoons of hemp hearts for more high-protein energy balls. Or roll them in hemp for a pretty look that's super nutritious.
- Ground flax seeds: Add 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds to increase the healthy fats.
- Shredded coconut: Instead of adding all oats, replace some with unsweetened shredded coconut!
- Chocolate dipped: Melt ¼ of dark chocolate and, using a fork, dip each almond pulp bliss ball, covering it in chocolate!
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a food processor; otherwise, you can make these in a high-power blender!
Other snack recipes for energy
Looking for another high-protein snack with almonds? Try my favorite almond butter protein bars with chocolate on top!
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Almond Pulp Energy Balls with Chocolate Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond pulp 1 cup leftover almonds soaked used for almond milk OR 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon nut/seed butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Squeeze out the almond pulp in a tea towel to remove excess moisture. Place the almond pulp, rolled oats, and sea salt in a food processor and blend for 30 seconds and then scrape and blend another 30 seconds more, until it all looks like sand.
- Add the honey, maple syrup, and nut butter to the food processor, and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until everything is fully combined and sticking together. *If the dough is too wet or too dry, see the notes below.
- Lastly, add the chocolate chips and pulse just until the chocolate is distributed.
- Using a tablespoon measuring scoop roll the dough into balls. It makes about 20. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge. These will last in the fridge 7 days or in the freezer for three months.
Notes
Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
Stephanie McLaughlin says
Is there anything that would work to replace the oats? Even using specifically gluten free oats gives me a reaction. I make my own almond milk and I'd love to be able to put the pulp to good use.
Danika Vanderpyl says
Hi Stephanie, I know it's so nice to be able to use the almond pulp!! I would try almonds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds in place of the rolled oats. Let me know how it goes.