How to Make Almond Milk
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How to Make Almond Milk
Description
The process begins by soaking raw almonds overnight to soften them, allowing maximum milk extraction. After draining and rinsing, the almonds are blended with fresh filtered water until fully broken down and creamy. Optional ingredients like vanilla extract, maple syrup, honey, or dates along with a pinch of sea salt may be added at blending to enhance the taste.
Straining the blended mixture through a nut-milk bag or multiple layers of cheesecloth removes almond pulp, resulting in smooth, fresh almond milk. This milk can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Using a large measuring bowl to strain helps with easy pouring and minimizing spills when transferring the milk to storage jars. The recipe encourages using organic raw almonds and recommended supplies for optimal results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond soaked overnight, raw
- 4 cups water plus more for soaking, cold filtered
Optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey or 1 to 2 soaked and pitted dates
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- After the almonds have soaked overnight, drain and rinse them. Then, place the almonds in your high-powered blender along with the water and any optional add-ins.
- Blend the ingredients on high for 2 minutes, or until creamy.
- Strain the almond milk through a nut-milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth into a bowl or large measuring cup.
- Pour the almond milk into an airtight storage container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Soak almonds in cold filtered water overnight for best milk yield and smoothness.
- Use a high-powered blender to ensure almonds are fully blended into a creamy consistency.
- Strain the milk through a fine nut-milk bag or multiple layers of cheesecloth to remove pulp for a smooth texture.
- Strain into a large container to facilitate easy transfer into storage bottles, minimizing spills.
- Store homemade almond milk in sealed containers in the fridge for up to 3 days for freshness.
- Consider using organic raw almonds and quality nut-milk bags for best flavor and convenience.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1071 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 107.1kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% |
| Fat | 9.2g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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