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How to Make Almond Milk
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How to Make Almond Milk

This How to Make Almond Milk recipe shows how to turn soaked raw almonds into a smooth, creamy almond milk by blending with water and straining through a nut-milk bag or cheesecloth. Optional vanilla, sweeteners, and salt can be added for flavor before refrigeration. It yields fresh almond milk suitable for beverages or recipes.

Prep Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1071 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Blend the ingredients on high for 2 minutes, or until creamy.
  3. Strain the almond milk through a nut-milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth into a bowl or large measuring cup.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1071

% 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.