Vanilla Almond Milk Latte
A comforting and aromatic latte made with expired almond milk that is still safe to consume. Enjoy the warmth of a delicious latte while reducing food waste.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
Servings:
1
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired almond milk (unopened)
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or extract
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the expired almond milk in a small saucepan over low heat until hot but not boiling.
- Froth the almond milk using a handheld milk frother or whisk until foamy.
- Pour the shot of espresso or strong brewed coffee into a mug.
- Stir in the vanilla syrup or extract.
- Slowly pour the frothed almond milk over the coffee.
- Sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Almond Milk Unopened Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes made with slightly expired almond milk, perfect for a delicious and waste-reducing breakfast.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup almond milk (unopened, slightly expired)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Creamy Almond Milk Pasta
A savory and creamy pasta dish made with unopened expired almond milk that is still safe to consume. Enjoy a comforting meal while reducing food waste.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 box of pasta
- 2 cups of almond milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box and set aside.
- In a large pan, sauté the onions and garlic until they become fragrant.
- Pour in the almond milk and bring to a low simmer.
- Once the almond milk is heated, stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Almond Milk Unopened Smoothie
A refreshing and nutritious smoothie made with unopened almond milk that is slightly past expiration but still safe to consume. Enjoy a healthy and waste-reducing drink.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Milk Unopened
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the Almond Milk Unopened, ripe banana, frozen berries, and honey.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses and serve chilled.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chilled Chocolate Almond Milk
A refreshing and indulgent beverage made with expired almond milk that is still safe to consume. Enjoy a cold glass of chocolatey goodness while reducing food waste.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
1
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired almond milk (unopened)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine expired almond milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the chocolate almond milk over the ice cubes.
- Stir well and serve chilled.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy