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Almond Milk

Adapted from www.elanaspantry.com, our team member Jill shares easy dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for those with food allergies and intolerances. With just three simple ingredients you can make your own almond milk at home that doesn't contain any added sugar or unwanted additives.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almonds blanched
  • 4 cups water filtered
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Soak almonds overnight.
  2. Discard soaking water and rinse almonds until water runs clear.
  3. Place almonds, 4 cups water and vanilla extract in blender.
  4. Blend for approximately 90 seconds.
  5. Line fine mesh strainer with a few layers of cheese cloth. Pour blended milk through cheese cloth. Squeeze remaining milk through cheese cloth. Don’t discard the almond mixture. You can dry it out in a low oven (around 200 degrees) to make almond flour (which is gluten free).

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Almond Milk Amount Per Serving Calories 414 Calories from Fat 315 % Daily Value* Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 3g19%Sodium 13mg1%Potassium 504mg14%Carbohydrates 16g5%Fiber 9g38%Sugar 3g3%Protein 15g30% Calcium 196mg20%Iron 2.7mg15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 414
  • Calories from Fat 315
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 35g
  • 54%
  • Saturated Fat 3g
  • 19%
  • Sodium 13mg
  • 1%
  • Potassium 504mg
  • 14%
  • Carbohydrates 16g
  • 5%
  • Fiber 9g
  • 38%
  • Sugar 3g
  • 3%
  • Protein 15g
  • 30%
  • Calcium 196mg
  • 20%
  • Iron 2.7mg
  • 15%