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How to Make Nut Milk

Step-by-Step How To Make Nut Milk. The process is much easier than you think. Just takes a little bit of planning to soak the nuts, then all you need is a high powered blender or food processor and a mesh strainer, cheese cloth or nut milk bag. Easy to customize and create your own flavors.

Prep Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Almond Milk:
  • 1 cup raw almonds; soaked for 8 hours
  • 4 cups fresh water
Cashew Milk:
  • 1 cup raw cashews; soaked for 4 hours
  • 4 cups fresh water
Pecan Milk:
  • 1 cup raw pecans; not soaked or soaked for 4 hours
  • 4 cups fresh water
Optional add-ins:
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Medjool dates
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 vanilla bean scraped or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

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  1. Depending on what kind of nut milk you're making, soak nuts accordingly. I did not soak pecans but you can if you'd like. You'll need blender or food processor, fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag, large bowl and bottles or jars.
  2. Drain: Add soaked nuts to strainer and rinse with fresh water.
  3. Blend: Add nuts into blender with 4 cups fresh water; blend for 2-3 minutes. Nut milk should be creamy and opaque.
  4. Strain: Place nut milk bag in large bowl (or mesh strainer over large bowl or 4 cup measuring cup). Gently pour milk from blender into nut milk bag. If using nut milk bag, squeeze all liquid out as best as you can into bowl – what is left behind is the pulp. See in post below recipe card for what to do with leftover.
  5. Store: Gently pour nut milk into glass bottles – best to use a bowl with a pouring spout or use a funnel. Store nut milk in fridge. Best enjoyed within 1 week. Settling is natural – just shake bottle before pouring.

Notes

  • OPTIONAL ADD-INS: I added 2 tablespoons maple syrup to the almond milk, left the cashew milk plain and did 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to pecan version. For any optional add-ins, add in during step 2 while blending the nuts with fresh water.
  • Nutrition is for almond milk. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.