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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 Malcheva
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 minutes
Soaking time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal
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