Sugar-Free Homemade Almond Ricotta
Elevate your dairy-free culinary creations with this Sugar-Free Homemade Almond Ricotta, a creamy and flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional cheese. Made with wholesome raw almonds, zesty lemon juice, and nutrient-packed nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers a velvety texture and rich umami taste while staying completely free of added sugar. The addition of garlic powder and apple cider vinegar enhances its savory depth, making it ideal as a spread, a salad topper, or a filling for vegan lasagna and stuffed shells. Quick to prepare with just a few simple ingredients, this versatile almond ricotta is ready in minutes and can be customized to suit your flavor preferences. Perfect for vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-conscious diets, this easy and satisfying recipe is a must-try for any home chef looking to embrace healthy, plant-based eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 2 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
Begin by soaking 1 cup of raw almonds in water for approximately 8-12 hours or overnight. This will soften the almonds and make them easier to blend.
After soaking, drain and rinse the almonds thoroughly under cold running water.
Transfer the drained almonds to a high-speed blender. Add 2 cups of fresh water and blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
Once the almonds are blended into a smooth paste, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
Blend the mixture again until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture resembles creamy ricotta cheese.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to balance the flavors to your preference.
Transfer the almond ricotta to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve as a spread, a topping for salads, or a filling for vegan lasagna or stuffed shells. Enjoy your sugar-free almond ricotta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.4 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*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.
