Creamy Almond Dip

About this Recipe

If you have not started using nuts in your dips and sauces, you are about to have your mind and taste buds delighted! Nut dip recipes are a great alternative to cheesy dips for those cutting down on dairy products. 10 raw unblanched almonds have 1.5 grams of fiber, 2.5grams of protein, 8% of the recommended intake of vitamin B2, 9% recommended daily intake of Vitamin E, 6% recommended intake of phosphorus, 8% recommended intake of magnesium, and 3% recommended intake of calcium. They also have 0grams of transfat, only .5grams saturated fat, and 3.8grams of monounsaturated fat.(1)

We got lucky this year and were gifted walnuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts so long as we did the picking work ourselves. With the high cost of nuts, were super happy to do this work for the gifts of free nuts for all our baking and meals. Nuts are quite an expensive food to buy and eat regularly, but we spend very little on meat products, and so feel that nuts are a suitable choice for all the yummy options, and satiating qualities. The truth with any food high in fat is that feel satisfying because fats is more than double the calories for the equivalent amount protein and carbohydrates. Healthy fats, like the ones found in nuts and nut recipes, are very important for our brains, skin, and proper cell functioning. No matter how much the marketing industry has tried to convince us that fat is bad, it simply isn’t true. It is all about choosing the right kinds of fat and eating the less than desirable fats in moderation.

Grandmother’s TIPS for Creamy Almond Dip Recipe:

1. This is a versatile sauce and you can serve it as a dip that goes great with crackers or fruits.

2. It also can be used as a dressing on a salad or a topping when cooking savory dishes.

3. Take anyone up on the opportunity to pick free nuts, since they are quite expensive.

4. A high power food processor of magic bullet are both great tools for blending nuts.

References: (1) Nutrient profile From Health Canada- Nuts, almonds, dried, unblanched, unroasted /(Date modified:2018-02-06) Retrieved from: https://food-nutrition.canada.ca/cnf-fce/report-rapport.do


Ingredients

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Makes: 1 cup

3/4 cup raw almonds (soaked overnight so they are nice and juicy and plump)

1/4 cup chopped white onion

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 small clove fresh garlic, minced

2 teaspoons coconut sauce natural soy sauce alternative (or tamari or Bragg’s liquid aminos)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Place all the ingredient in a high powdered blender. The bullet works fine. Blend until it forms a creamy sauce. Transfer to a container. We like to use abeego sheets to cover our bowls.

2. Place into the refrigerator until you want to use.

3. If the sauce separates, just use a spoon to stir together.

4. If you want this to be a more runny sauce that you can use to spoon over something rather than for a dipping sauce, just add a little extra water.

5. This is a versatile sauce and you can serve it as a dip that goes great with crackers or fruits.

6. It also can be used as a dressing on a salad or a topping when cooking savory dishes.

7. Very easy and versatile and a wonderful alternative from a cheese-based dip for those that don’t consume dairy products.

ENJOY!

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This creamy almond dip recipe is a great alternative to cheese dips, and it's a healthy snack idea any day of the week. Using almonds as part of your healthy snack ideas and family-friendly meals is a good way to take advantage of their many health benefits.

Including almonds as part of your regular diet it may help protect you against heart disease and diabetes. This creamy almond dip makes for an easy party appetizer recipes, and it's so easy to make that it is sure to be your go-to dip recipe.

Almonds can be stored for long periods in airtight containers or jars in the fridge or freezer is always best. Use almonds in your best dip recipes, healthy snack ideas and party appetizer recipes. You can also toss almonds in salad recipes, sprinkle on top of stir fries and add to dessert recipes.

It is good to remember that not all almonds are the same, When buying them it is best to buy only the raw, unsalted almond varieties and when possible soak them when using in recipes to help increase their nutrient availability. Most of the almonds that you find in bulk trail mixes are roasted in vegetable oil or at high temperatures which damages the healthy fats in the almonds, along with being very processed, thus lessening there nutrient value. When possible buy organic almonds.



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