How to Make Almond Milk

How to Make Almond Milk

Homemade and Healthy Dairy-Free Milk

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

31
Calories
2.7g
Fat
1.2g
Carbohydrates
1.1g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
1/2 cup
Serving Size
How to Make Almond Milk

Recipe Description

If you’ve ever wondered How to Make Almond Milk at home, we’ve got you covered. Actually, all it takes to make are a few steps, two main ingredients and a pinch of salt. So, if you are looking for an alternative to dairy milk that is no-fuss and inexpensive, give this recipe a try.

By making your own plant-based milk at home, you gain the power to control the level of its sweetness or to add new flavors. I absolutely adore playing around with new tastes when I make this almond milk with my kids – and they seem to love it too! Besides, homemade milk is full of nutrition, easy to make from scratch, tastes better than anything I have ever bought at the store, and can be used in tons of recipes. The best part? You know exactly what is in your milk. So, check out the recipe and enjoy all the benefits!

To make Almond Milk, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for How to Make Almond Milk

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 1 - How to Make Almond Milk

    Drain the water out and put the almonds into a blender. Add 5 cups filtered water, a pinch of salt and any optional addings of choice.

  2. 2

    Blend mixture

    2 min
    Step 2 - How to Make Almond MilkStep 2 - How to Make Almond Milk

    Blend for 1-2 minutes, then pour it through a muslin cloth or nut milk bag into a big bowl.

  3. 3

    Strain

    1 min
    Step 3 - How to Make Almond Milk

    Squeeze the bag to get all the liquid out. Reserve the pulp for another use.

  4. 4

    Make almond meal (optional)

    Step 4 - How to Make Almond MilkStep 4 - How to Make Almond Milk

    Heat the oven to 200 °F. Spread pulp onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 1½ hours, then every 15 minutes until pulp is dry but not toasted. Leave to cool completely. Then blend in a high-speed blender or food processor until a fine almond meal is achieved. Store in a jar or container for up to 1 month.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - How to Make Almond Milk

    Taste the milk and optionally add some water to thin it. Serve and enjoy!

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About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

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