How to Make Almond Milk
Servings: 4 cups
This is how to make almond milk at home: soak raw almonds overnight, then blend with water, vanilla and a pinch of sea salt and strain for 4 cups of fresh, creamy milk. A touch of maple syrup is optional, and it tastes like real almonds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds organic if possible
- 3 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch sea salt, unrefined
- 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup optional
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the almonds in a medium bowl, squeeze the lemon juice over the top and add enough filtered water to cover them completely. Soak for at least 8 hours or overnight, adding more water if needed, since the almonds absorb a lot.
- Drain the almonds in a sieve and rinse well. Transfer them to a blender, add the water and blend on high until thick and smooth, several minutes.
- Set a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl and pour in the almond milk. Gather the cheesecloth and squeeze tightly to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir the salt, maple syrup and vanilla into the milk, if using.
- Transfer the milk to a quart-size jar or bottle with a lid, adding a little more filtered water for a thinner milk. Refrigerate immediately and use within 2 to 3 days. The milk will separate as it sits; shake well before using.
Notes
- Prep Tip: Sanitize your bowls, utensils, blender, jar and lid before you start to help the milk keep longer. The same method works with cashews, hazelnuts and other nuts.
- Straining Tip: Use a nut milk bag in place of cheesecloth, or strain through a sieve alone if you want to keep some of the pulp in the milk.
- Sweetener Swaps: Date syrup, or a pitted date blended with the soaked almonds, can replace the maple syrup. See more natural sweeteners, and try a pinch of cinnamon or a drop of almond extract.
- Storing: Keep it in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and shake before using; if it smells off, throw it out. Don't freeze the milk, since the texture suffers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 43kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 325mg, Potassium: 7mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 302mg, Iron: 1mg
