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How to Make Almond Milk
A nourishing nutty elixir that you can bake with or enjoy on its own.
Prep Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 3 2/3 cups filtered water
- 1 pinch sea salt optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Place almonds in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the almonds. Combine soaked almonds and 3 2/3 cups of filtered water in a blender. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
- Strain the mixture using a nut milk bag or cheesecloth over a bowl. Squeeze to extract as much milk as possible.
- Add salt, sweetener, and vanilla extract if using. Stir well. Store the almond milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
0.4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0.4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.