CREATIVE WAYS TO ENJOY ALMOND MILK
ALMOND MILK FRENCH TOAST
In a bowl, combine 3 eggs, 1 1/2 c. almond milk, 1 tbsp. cinnamon, and 2 tbsp. brown sugar. Dredge 8 slices of whole wheat bread through the mixture and cook on an electric or stovetop griddle 3-4 minutes per side. Serves 4.
ALMOND MILK CHAI
Steep 1 chai tea bag and 1 cinnamon stick in hot water. Stir in 1/4 c. of warm almond milk and 1 tsp. honey. Remove tea bag and cinnamon stick and enjoy. Serves 1.
ALMOND MILK CHICKEN CURRY
In a nonstick skillet, cook 1 lb. diced chicken in 1 tbsp. olive oil until browned. Set aside. Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in the same skillet and add 2 cloves garlic, 1-inch piece ginger root, sliced, ½ tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 tsp. garam masala, and ½ tsp. salt. Add 1 tbsp. tomato paste and 1 1/2 c. almond milk. Stir until smooth. Add cooked chicken. Serve over rice. Serves 4.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
In a large bowl, mix 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour, 3/4 c. cocoa powder, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/4 c. granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 c. almond milk, 1/2 c. olive oil, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1/4 c. hot water. Pour into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 8.
FAT FREE SMOOTHIE
In a blender, mix 1 frozen banana, 2 Tbsp. almond milk, 1/2 c. plain yogurt, 2 tsp. honey, and 1 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter or almond butter. Serves 2.
ALMOND MILK OATS
Place 1/2 cup oats, 1 tsp. chia seeds, 1tb. maple syrup or honey, salt, and 2tb. yogurt, if using, in a lidded container or jar. Pour 1 cup of almond milk, and stir thoroughly to combine. Make sure that there are no chia seeds clumped around the bottom or sides of the jar! Cover and store overnight, or for up to 5 days, in the fridge. Serves 1
