Almond “Yogurt” with Persimmons and Chia
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
This almond yogurt is a nutritious and delicious snack, featuring creamy blended almonds, chia seeds, and sweet persimmons.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw almonds
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or grade B maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon all-natural vanilla extract
- Sliced persimmons, for topping
Instructions
- Soak the almonds in 2 cups of water for at least 2 hours. Drain and, using your hands, rub the skins off the almonds.
- In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds and 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside and allow the chia seeds to form a gel-like consistency.
- In a blender, combine the soaked almonds, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the chia seed gel into the almond mixture until well combined.
- Serve the almond yogurt topped with sliced persimmons.
Notes
For a thicker consistency, let the almond yogurt chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. You can substitute the persimmons with other fruits like berries or mangoes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
