Almond milk is extremely common these days and you can find it at almost any regular grocery store. But not all almond milk is created equal. Many brands out there have additives (like carrageenan) and fillers in the almond milk that are harmful to your health. Also, the almonds may not be organic which can be contaminated with pesticides.
Making your own almond milk is both healthier and less expensive than store-bought varieties. And it’s super simple to make. The fun thing about doing DIY almond milk is that you can add anything you want to it! Cinnamon, vanilla, cacao powder (yum), or sweetener to your liking. The possibilities are endless when you make this yourself. You can even add other nuts to the party like cashews or hazelnuts.
I provided you with the most basic recipe there is; now you can have fun with it from there 🙂
Use it in your smoothies, in your baking, or as a tasty drink. This almond milk is as versatile as it gets.
- 1 cup raw organic almonds (soaked for 8-12 hours with ¼ teaspoon salt)
- 4 cups water
- Once the almonds are done soaking, discard the soaking liquid.
- Take your soaked almonds and place them in a high- speed blender. Add the 4 cups of fresh water. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the almonds are ground down. Pour your almond milk into a nut milk bag* over a large bowl. Squeeze the bag so that the milk flows through the bag and into the bowl. The almond pulp should be left inside the bag.
- If you are adding any additional ingredients like cinnamon or vanilla, pour the milk back into the blender and add the extra ingredients. Blend until incorporated. Pour your milk into a container with a tight lid and place it in the coldest part of the refrigerator. The milk should last 2 to 3 days.
With joy and health,
