Did you know? Plant-based milk now occupies over 10% of the total milk market, with almond milk being the most popular choice. There’s something really therapeutic about making your own homemade almond milk. Not to mention, it’s healthier, easier on the pocket, and even tastes better! Whether you’re someone who loves making homemade nut milks or someone who has never tried, you’ll enjoy these fun and simple almond milk recipes.
But first, let’s start with the basics!
Soak the almonds in a cup of filtered water overnight The next morning, drain out the soaking water, rinse the soaked almonds, and add them to your blender jar Adding ½ cup of water to begin with, pulse the nuts real quick so that they break up and form a paste. (If using a high speed blender, just add the 3 cups of water at once). Add the remaining water with a pinch of salt and blend on the highest speed until it's thoroughly blended. Optionally, stream in a tbsp of coconut oil as it’s blending. This naturally emulsifies it, giving it an even more “milky” consistency. If you don’t have a nut milk bag, simply line a large vessel with a cheesecloth, and carefully strain the milk through it. Do this by carefully gathering all the ends of the cloth and grasping it tightly around the edges, twisting firmly so there's no leakage. Squeeze all the milk out and save the remaining pulp! You can use it to make cookies, or add it to your oatmeal. Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Cinnamon & Vanilla Almond Milk
Before blending, add:
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp coconut sugar or 1 pitted medjool date
2 tsp powdered cinnamon
2. Indian Badam Milk
To the prepared almond milk, add:
4 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp powdered cardamom
A generous pinch of saffron
1 tsp turmeric
And whisk to combine.
3. “Nutella” Almond Milk
To the prepared almond milk, add:
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp hazelnut butter (Alternatively, soak ½ cup hazelnuts along with the almonds)
2 tbsp coconut sugar or 1 tbsp maple syrup
And blend once again.
4. Almond Rose Milk
To the prepared almond milk, add:
2 tsp rose essence
4 tbsp sugar
1 tsp beetroot powder
And whisk until well-combined.
5. Coffee & Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
To the prepared almond milk, add:
3 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp sweetener of choice
¼ cup strong brewed coffee (add more if you like)
And blend once again.
You’ll realise the flavour combinations are endless when you get into making homemade nut milks. You can even make super nutritious mixed nut milks by combining other nuts and seeds – cashews, peanuts, pecans, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds… you name it!
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