These wee little almond pulp coconut bliss balls aren’t only vegan, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free, they are also Zero Waste! This recipe uses the left-over almond pulp from making homemade almond milk and saves it from the bin!
What to do with almond pulp?
When we make our own almond milk, we’re always left with the pulp. It doesn’t really taste like anything anymore and yet throwing it away seems to be quite wasteful. Almond pulp mightn’t be nutrient-rich because all the nutrients are now in your almond milk, BUT it’s pure fibre which is great for our digestion!
There are so many different ways to use almond pulp, like in bikkies/cookies, in crackers, add it to your muesli/cereal, smoothies, etc. etc.
You can also dry it in the oven at a low temperature (100°C/212°F) for about an hour (depending how wet your pulp is) to make almond flour!
Actually, when I first made my own almond milk years ago, without neither owning a proper blender, nor a nut milk bag, I simply left the pulp in it. I was using it for my muesli in the morning only, so I didn’t really bother the extra fibre, or the rather crumbly texture.
Tips to make these Almond Pulp Coconut Bliss Balls
When you make a batch of almond milk, you’re roughly left with 150g/1 cup almond pulp. It doesn’t really matter though, if you end up with more or less. You might only need to add more liquid (as in maple syrup or coconut oil) or add more coconut.
I find it easier to whizz up the shredded or desiccated coconut first before I add the almond pulp. In that way I can make sure, it has the right, creamy consistency. But, if you prefer to simply blend it all at once, you absolutely can!
Can I use the pulp from other plant-based milks?
This recipe is designed for making bliss balls with almond pulp. I’m sure you can use any other nut milk pulp as well—like cashew, macadamia, peanut. You can also use coconut pulp or a mix of almond and coconut pulp. Just note that making coconut milk will leave you with much more pulp and you might need to adapt the amounts in the recipe.
I don’t think you can use any sort of grain pulp—like rice, spelt, or oat. There usually isn’t much left behind anyway and it rather has a slimy consistency.
📖 Recipe
Equipment
- Might need blender (stick or high speed) or food processor*
Ingredients
- 1 batch almond pulp about 150g/1cup
- 90g / 1 cup desiccated/shredded coconut + more to roll
- 60g / ¼ cup coconut oil liquid
- 60ml / ¼ cup maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients except almond pulp with a stick blender, in a high speed blender or a food processor. Add pulp and blend again until well combined.
- Using a dessert or tea spoon, scoop out little amounts. Form into bliss balls and roll them in desiccated coconut.
- Store in a container in the fridge.
