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Healthy Homemade Almond Milk (Paleo & Whole30)

This Healthy Homemade Almond Milk uses 2 simple ingredients for a nutritious almond milk that's creamy with a delicious almond taste.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups filtered water for soaking
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

Soaking
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  1. Place one cup of almonds in a bowl and cover with filtered water.
  2. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge. Soak the almonds for 8-12 hours.
Blending
  1. After soaking, discard the water and rinse the almonds.
  2. Rub each almond to remove the skins. (This step is optional but peeling the almonds helps with nutrient absorption.)
  3. Discard the peels and place the almonds in the pitcher of a high-powered blender.
  4. Add 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt (if using).
  5. Blend on high for about 2 minutes until the almonds are broken down, the water turns white and begins to froth.
Straining
  1. Pour the contents of the blender into a nut bag or cheese cloth that's placed on top of a fine sieve.
  2. Squeeze until all the liquid has been drained and only the pulp remains.
  3. Transfer the milk into a clean glass jar or bottle. Cover with a lid and refrigerate.
  4. If milk separates, simply shake well before drinking to reincorporate.

Notes

  • Storing: Store milk in a clean, covered glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
  • Sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: Add the strained milk back into the blender. Then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a teaspoon of maple syrup . Blend to combine.
  • See blog post for more tips and tricks.