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Homemade Almond Milk
Homemade almond milk is a fun and rewarding milk to make, and it is so fresh and nutritious - it really knocks the store bought milks off the shelf!
Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 0.5
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds
- 6-8 cups filtered water
- 4-5 Medjool dates*, pitted
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- cinnamon Maple syrup, other flavorings are optional.
Instructions
- Soak almonds in 3-4 cups of filtered water overnight in the fridge. (You need just enough water so they are fully covered).
- Drain almonds (optional to remove skin from almonds - I recommend for a creamier milk!) and add to a powerful blender. Add filtered water into the blender, how much you use depends on the desired thickness. I usually add 3 cups filtered water.
- If using dates, soak them in water for a few minutes to soften. Then add them into the blender.
- Start blender on low setting and gradually move it to high. Once almonds turn into a white liquid, stop the blender (1-2 minutes).
- Place a nut milk bag (or a cheesecloth) over a bowl and begin to pour the liquid over the bag/cheesecloth.
- Squeeze to remove the liquid and the bag/cloth will hold the remaining almond pulp. Set the pulp aside to repurpose if desired, or throw away.
- Once almond milk is strained, add milk back into blender and add in the vanilla and other flavorings you like (such as maple syrup, honey, cinnamon, etc).
- Store in fridge in closed jar for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- *Medjool dates: these are optional for added sweetness
- Don't throw away the almond pulp! Use it to make energy balls or bake with it!
- This recipe make 4 cups almond milk.
- *Medjool dates: these are optional for added sweetness
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 80.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.