Spicy Almond Dip
Thank you to those of you who have sent well wishes with the recent San Diego fires. Our house is fine for now, but I’m sending thoughts and prayers to everyone affected. You can see the smoke from the freeway, and it’s heartbreaking to hear of those who have had to evacuate their homes.
Snack Rut
This morning, I have a new snack option to share. We’ve gotten into a bit of a snack rut. I’m a creature of habit, and if I wasn’t determined to switch things up for Livi’s sake (and create fun things for this little blog here), I’d probably eat the same.exact.things every single day. It would look something like: breakfast (egg burrito + coffee), snack (green smoothie), lunch (giant salad and green juice), snack (amazeballs, coffee, some kind of chocolate) and dinner (grilled chicken, sweet potato, asparagus, and wine).
Also, if you ever hear me talking about “being busy,” you can say I’m full of lies. I still have time to make my coveted almond bracelets:
and read articles such as “What does your brunch order say about you?”
I was hoping for a good one like “you walk on the wild side,” “you’re creative and energetic,” etc. Apparently my brunch order says I’m a creature of habit. Thanks for nothing, quiz 😉
Spicy Almond Dip
Anyway, I decided to change things up in the snack rotation and try a new almond-based hummus-ish recipe. At the farmer’s market last weekend, there was a creation called “Bitchin’ Sauce,” which is basically almond hummus (minus the tahini). I gave it a whirl, decided should go back to purchase some on the way out, and spaced it. Since then, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it!
It inspired me to use almonds as the base for this vegan dip, which is absolutely delicious on top of crackers or fresh veggies. It will make a bomb wrap filling too.
Let me know if you give it a try!
Spicy almond dip
A nutritious and savory dip for veggies or crackers. A fun way to switch things up from the usual hummus.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
Ingredients
- -1 cup raw almonds, soaked in water overnight
- -1 cup almond milk
- -1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- pepper and cayenne to taste
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Store covered in the fridge.
Notes
- Feel free to add any spices or flavor variations you enjoy!
xoxo
Gina
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Yum! This sounds amazingly good. I understand what you mean when you say you’re a creature of habit. If it weren’t for my blog, I wouldn’t venture too far away from my routine either.
Yeah, this looks awesome! I’ve been craving dips and spreads lately and the easier the better (not that dips and spreads are rocket science, but you know what I mean). I bet this would be awesome with some crumbled feta, lettuce, and tomato on a sandwich! Have a great day, Gina!
OMG that looks SO good. I’m going to have to try that. Glad to hear you’re safe. I think I’m a creature of habit as well. At least we’re consistent 🙂 And YES to chocolate!!
sounds amazing! I wonder if I could use the raw almond butter that’s been sitting in my pantry as the base and just add the spices! yum!
omg I’m SUCH a creature of habit, too. Sometimes it’s just easier than thinking of something different to eat, right?
The dip sounds delicious! I’m a big dip fan so will definitely give it a try. I always have a traditional hummus on hand but lately I’ve also been making a sweet hummus for a change. It’s great with apples or carrots or on toast, basically anywhere I use nut butter.
Here’s how I make it:
1 can garbanzos, drained & rinsed well
2-3 T any nut butter (almond or sunflower both very good)
pinch sea salt
1/2 t vanilla
cinnamon (optional)
stevia or honey to taste
1/4 – 1/2 cup water (add in to desired consistency)
Put all ingredients in blender and blend away!
Im so intrigued! Maybe its time to change up my hummus addiction!
I love Bitchin’ Sauce. That is hilarious! This looks really yummy and very creative!
Yum, great recipe! I’ve been meaning to recommend one of my favorite San Diego spots, if you haven’t already discovered it – It’s called Noon Design Shop in Ocean Beach, on Niagra Avenue. The shop, the goods, the gals, everything about it is amazing! They did my wedding jewelry and I own several, several of their pieces. Love.
Tonight they are having a special event, too. Here’s the website – http://www.noondesignshop.com/. ‘
Hope you like it, have a great day. xo
Oh yum! I always like adding a little cayenne. I even add it to my smoothies for a little extra kick!
I don’t understand the almond bracelet reference. Huh? (I know it’s photoshopped, but what is the joke here?)
I love hot dips so this is great! I can’t wait to try it out! Great way to get out of that rut!
ooh, that sounds so good! Like some sort of almond butter and hummus hybrid.
I love bitchin sauce, so addicting! Their bars are good too, although nothing you can’t make at home. Also, when you buy the sauce they tell you to have a bitchin day 🙂
haha well now i HAVE to go back for some 🙂
wow babe i will love this! cannot wait to give it a try 😀
Yum! This looks really great. I am new to the whole “nutritional yeast” idea, and I made a dip similar to this with cashews…I am such an almond lover, I am sure I would love this too!
Oh yum, what a fun and creative new way to use almonds! De-lish!
Oooh, this sounds so good!
Oh this looks good! I get stuck in ruts too when it comes to food.
I love the addition of smoked paprika to this recipe! I’ve never thought to spice up ‘almond butter’ – yum yum.
What a yummy snack! I cut out legumes awhile back and often miss hummus. This would be a great replacement!
This looks absolutely delicious. As does the almond bracelet 😉
We love “Bitchin Sauce” in our house also. They have a punch card for purchases that qualifies you for a free sauce after buying 10 or so. I have also seen it being sold at Jimbos.
I was curious which green smoothie recipes you like as my family and I are just getting into smoothies.
Thanks!
OMG that almond bracelet is TOO CUTE! Lots of Love and Happy Weekend! Xo C
I totally get in ruts too.
“It would look something like: breakfast (egg burrito + coffee), snack (green smoothie), lunch (giant salad and green juice), snack (amazeballs, coffee, some kind of chocolate) and dinner (grilled chicken, sweet potato, asparagus, and wine).”
I now eating that day in and day out may be boring and “stuck in a rut” but man! That’s a healthy well rounded meal plan:)
I feel so out of the loop! I don’t get the almond bracelet joke!
Totally confused about the almond bracelet…
OH YUM! this sounds greeeaat. And I may have to make one of those bracelets?! Hahahaha
yum that looks so good!! I’m totally a creature of habit too but little miss has been dictating what I eat lately. 🙂
We absolutely live Bitchin sauce. We buy it every week from our local farmers market (poway.) It would be fairly easy to replicate but we bought a shirt and get $1 each Bitchin sauce. Plus I enjoy the ease of just having it on hand. I focus on making or replicating foods that are less pure. 🙂
Glad to see you’re adjusting to San Diego so well. It is a great city.
wait, if you buy a shirt, it’s only $1? i love that idea! i’m definitely buying it next time we’re at the market
thank you <3 yes, we're loving it here!
They shirt costs like 15 or something. And every time you wear it they give you a dollar off. I mistyped above. That is what I get for commenting on my phone that early in the morning!
It sounds delicious. I love almonds, and am crazy for hummus. So, can’t go wrong with a hummus-ish almond dip!!
I will try it tonight, but will go easy on the chili powder, since I’m afraid it can get too spicy.
Thanks for sharing!
So my almond dip came out a little more liquidy than I expected. I thought it would be thick like hummus….how was yours? I’ll just do less milk next time but I was just curious. The flavor is amazing though!!