Homemade Almond Milk
Nut milks are simply non-dairy containing milks made out of 1) filtered water, 2) nut or seed of your choice, and 3) possible flavor additions. Nut milks are a perfect way to still enjoy the versatility of cows milk without the dairy proteins involved (which are typically the cause of inflammation/allergic reactions); it’s easier on digestion, tastes great, humane, environmentally sustainable, easy to make, affordable, and did I mention tastes great? Yes, well it’s delicious! A reason why I’m not a fan of dairy, is the production and mass factory farming of dairy cows and how they’re treated and what they’re treated with. Remember you are what you eat…or what antibiotics they were given, and unfortunately that’s the more common nature of the production of milk- cows are often given loads of antibiotics to ward off diseases because of their unkempt living environments.
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight in cool water (or 1-2 hours in very hot water)
- 5 cups filtered water (less to thicken, more to thin)
- 2 dates, pitted, or other sweetener of choice (omit for unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or one vanilla bean, scraped (omit for plain)
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Add your soaked almonds, water, dates, salt and vanilla to a high speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Keep it running for at least 1-2 minutes so you get the most out of your almonds.
- Strain using a nut milk bag, or a thin dish towel. Simply lay a clean dish towel over a mixing bowl, pour over the almond milk, and carefully gather the corners and lift up. Then squeeze until all of the liquid is extracted. Discard pulp, or save for adding to baked goods (especially crackers).
- Transfer milk to a jar or covered bottle and refrigerate. Will keep for up to a few days, though best when fresh. Shake well before drinking as it tends to separate.
- You can also make other flavors, including strawberry, banana and chocolate. Store the milk in a covered container in the refrigerator. It should keep for 3 to 4 days.