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    Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

    Published: Dec 9, 2020 · Modified: Nov 28, 2021 by Marinela

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    Learn how to make the best almond milk recipe from scratch in less than 10 minutes! This healthy plant-based milk requires only 2 inexpensive and easy-to-find ingredients.

    Once you'll try it I promise you'll have no need to buy some store-bought milk ever! It's vegan, fresh, delicious dairy-free milk you'll love! This is the best almond milk recipe that you'll make over and over again.

    Why Should You Make Your Own Almond Milk

    Delicious homemade almond milk. Pouring the milk in a lovely cup. Bright yellow flowers and a bottle of freshly made almond milk is the background.

    Before I go vegan the milk was an important part of my diet, so I needed to find the best non-dairy milk substitute asap. This vegan, dairy-free milk became my favorite, healthy alternative for cow's milk.

    Making creamy almond milk at home is super easy and cheaper than the store-bought version of it (most importantly, there are no chemicals, additives, or sugar added). You know exactly what's in it.

    Also, it's a nutritious, high calcium drink with a pleasant creamy texture. It's an excellent choice for all who follow a vegan diet and are intolerant or allergic to dairy products.

    Time needed: 4 hours and 10 minutes.

    How to Make Almond Milk at home (step by step)

    1. Soaking the almonds

      The first step starts with soaking the raw, ground almonds in fresh and cool water overnight or for at least 4-6 hours. Drain the water completely, rinse thoroughly the almonds, and put it in a blender with fresh cool water. You can peel them, but it's not necessary. For this recipe I peeled them.

      Organic raw almonds soaked in fresh water for making almond milk recipe at home

    2. Blending the mixture

      Blend until the almonds are completely broken down and the liquid is smooth. You can add dates, agave, or maple syrup for sweetness, as well as vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (to enhance the flavor).

    3. Straining the milk

      After blending the mixture, the final step is to strain the milk. Pour the milk through a nut milk bag into a deep bowl or jar, squeeze to extract the remaining liquid. If you don't have a milk bag you can use any plastic strainer with fine mesh or cheesecloth, the result is the same.
      Finally, pour the almond milk into an airtight storage container and place it in the fridge for up to 3 days.


      Almond pulp in a plastic strainer

    And that's it! You made your deliciously creamy, lactose-free milk in minutes! You can serve it immediately and enjoy it cold or hot, your choice!

    How to store the almond milk

    This homemade almond milk will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. I recommend you to make a small batch of it because it's best when consumed fresh. It's so easy and simple to make there's no need to make it in large quantities.

    What to do with the leftover almond pulp

    But wait, don't throw away the almond pulp, I have the best almond pulp recipe cake. It's natural, sweet, gluten-free, the perfect vegan dessert for today!

    Also, you can use the almond pulp for all kinds of smoothies, homemade granola, cake, or muffin batter, even to dehydrate it, blend it again, and make an almond meal as well.

    How to use and serve almond milk

    Freshly made milk at home. A cup of dairy-free milk with nuts and yellow flowers on a wooden table.

    It tastes so good straight from the blender, but it tastes even better when it chills in the fridge.

    You can splash it over your cereal, add it to your coffee or tea, make dairy-free rice pudding or ice-cream, put it in your smoothies for a creamier texture, use it in dressings, soups, sauces, as a milk replacement in any baked foods, doughs, cakes any recipes you make.

    Almond milk is also a good substitute for cow’s milk when cooking vegan pancakes, vegan brownies, or your freshly baked homemade bread or pie.

    You can consume it plainly, chocolate or vanilla, which one you prefer?  You can totally adapt it to your preference, just by simply using less or more water.

    How to make almond milk taste better?

    If you want to make your vegan almond milk even tastier you can add a spoonful of maple syrup, agave syrup, or a few dates. This is to add sweetness. Also, you can add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to make it more flavorful and aromatic. A pinch of salt will enhance the taste, too.

    Is almond milk healthier than regular milk?

    What a wonderful vegan beverage that's an affordable alternative for regular milk! It's vegan-friendly, light, cholesterol-free, and the best choice for those who are lactose intolerant or don't want to consume milk at all.

    You can enjoy it cold or hot!

    This refreshing homemade milk provides you with important health benefits:

    Step-by-step of how to make almond milk. Delicious fresh vegan milk in a cup. Easy to make recipe.
    • Good Source of Magnesium
    • Perfect for people who are Lactose Intolerant
    • Low in Calories and Carbs
    • High in Antioxidants
    • Rich in Vitamin E (may slow the progression of cognitive diseases)

    More Homemade Dairy-Free Milk Recipes

    Learn how to make vegan cashew milk or oat milk (not slimy) at home. It's super easy, not complicated at all!

    Homemade almond milk recipe with raw organic almonds and fresh water. Sweetened with agave syrup. Pouring almond milk in a small cup with bright yellow flowers and a bottle of fresh milk in the background.

    How to Make Almond Milk

    Marinela
    Delicious, creamy, homemade almond milk that's so simple, easy-to-make and entirely versatile! Not only it's the best vegan substitute for cow's milk, but also it's healthier and cheaper!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Soaking time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Keto, Low-carb, Paleo, Vegan
    Servings 4
    Calories 67 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup raw almonds the best almonds are organic, raw almonds
    • 4 cups cold fresh water (or filtered water) plus extra for soaking use more or less water depending on how thick creamy
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup, or more to taste optional / you can use 1-2 soft dates (pitted) instead of the agave nectar or you can omit it completely if you prefer it plain
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
    • 1 pinch fine sea salt optional

    Instructions
     

    • Soak the almonds overnight or for 4-6 hours. Place the almonds in a bowl and cover it with cold water. The longer the almonds soak, the creamier the milk will be.
    • Drain and rinse the almonds. Drain the soaked almonds (discard the soaking water) and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. You can either peel them or not.
    • Combine the almonds, fresh water and agave syrup in a blender or food processor. Blend the mixture plus any additional add-ins (optional) until the milk is smooth and creamy.
    • Strain the almond milk through a nut-milk bag, cheese cloth or any fine-mesh plastic strainer. Squeeze well to extract the extra liquid. Save the remaining almond pulp to use it in other delicious recipe.
    • Store the almond milk in a jar, bottle or any airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake it well before drinking.

    Video

    https://www.goeatgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/homemade-almond-milk-recipe.mp4

    Nutrition

    Calories: 67kcal
    Keyword almond milk, almond milk from scratch, almond milk recipe, dairy-free milk, homemade almond milk, how to make almond milk, lactose-free milk, non-dairy milk, plant-based milk, vegan beverage, vegan milk, vegan recipe
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    Love, Marinela💚

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