Low Carb Homemade Almond Ricotta
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Low Carb Homemade Almond Ricotta, a plant-based and keto-friendly alternative to traditional ricotta cheese. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients like blanched almonds, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, this dairy-free ricotta is packed with rich flavor and a hint of tangy cheesiness. The almonds are soaked overnight for ultimate creaminess, then blended to perfection with a touch of garlic and apple cider vinegar for added depth. With only 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this versatile almond ricotta is ideal as a spread, pasta filling, or topping. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with fresh flavors that will elevate any dish. Whether you’re avoiding dairy, counting carbs, or simply craving a guilt-free indulgence, this recipe is a must-try!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Soak the blanched almonds in water overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours to soften.
Drain and rinse the soaked almonds thoroughly under cold water.
In a high-speed blender, combine the almonds with 1 cup of fresh water. Blend until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
Add the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar to the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are fully incorporated, and the mixture reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Transfer the almond ricotta to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavor and firm up the texture.
Serve chilled as a spread, filling, or topping. Enjoy your homemade low-carb almond ricotta within 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
