Homemade Almond Milk
How to make your own homemade almond milk. While the convenience of store-bought almond milk is attractive, I prefer to make my own. This recipe allows you to play around with the thickness. Plus, it’s super simple to make, requiring only 2 ingredients, 10 minutes, and a blender. The result is easy, creamy, homemade almond milk that is chuck full of wonderful nutrients.
How to Make Almond Milk
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 hours, 10 minutes
Yield: 5 cups
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)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- (for flavor variations see my post on sweetened vanilla almond milk)
Instructions
- Add your soaked almonds, water, and salt 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 my favorite trick–a thin dish towel. Simply lay a clean dish towel over a mixing bowl, pour over the almond milk, carefully gather the corners, and lift up. Then squeeze until all of the liquid is extracted. Save pulp for adding to baked goods (especially crackers).
- Transfer milk to a jar or covered bottle and refrigerate. It is best when fresh. Shake well before drinking, as it tends to separate.
Nutrition Information
| Serving | ½ cup |
| Calories | 31 |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2g |
| Protein | 1.1g |
| Fat | 2.7g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0g |
| Sodium | 4mg |
| Potassium | 40mg |
| Fiber | 0.7g |
| Sugar | 0.2g |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0mg |
| Calcium | 10mg |
| Iron | 0.2mg |
How Long Does It Last
How long it lasts will depend on a variety of factors such as how well you sterilize your equipment, the freshness of your ingredients, and the temperature of your refrigerator. On average, homemade almond milk lasts 4-5 days.
If it becomes sour before then, make sure to fully sterilize your equipment before use by running it through the dishwasher or pouring boiling water in your jars. Also, make sure to soak your almonds overnight in the fridge rather than at room temperature.
How to Use Almond Milk
It can be used in many of the same ways you would use cow’s milk. Perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods. Stay tuned for more vegan recipes using plant-based milks.
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