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!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Emmy
February 9, 2025
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Yum!

Zizi95
May 12, 2024
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J'adore cette recette de lait d'amande. C'est si simple! Avec mes enfants, on a fait ça ensemble, c'était un vrai moment de plaisir en famille. On a même ajouté un peu de vanille, et le goût était fantastique. Fait maison, c'est toujours meilleur. Merci pour cette idée géniale!

Isabella
February 9, 2024
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OMG, this almond milk is the bomb! My kids and I had a blast makin it together. Way better than store stuff, plus now I can sweeten it just right. Will def make again! 🙌🥛

Dan
October 5, 2023
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Making almond milk was a game-changer for me! I remember my neice excitedly helping me, and the look on her face when she tasted it for the first time was priceless. The recipe is super easy, and I love that I can add flavors. Highly recomended!

Xena
September 15, 2023
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Superb! Making almond milk was a fun weekend project with my kids. They loved helping with the blending and straining. Plus, I can adjust the sweetness just how we like it. It's a great alternative to store-bought options, and so much fresher!

Carmen Lee
May 23, 2023
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Wow, this almond milk recipe is so easy. My kids loved helping me make it last weekend.

Natalie Johnson
April 27, 2023
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OMG, so simple! My kids helped and we had a blast making almond milk together. Way better than store-bought!

Mike
April 5, 2023
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Superb. Making almond milk has been a game changer for my family. We love how simple it is, plus I can add flavors my kids enjoy. Last weekend, we made it together, and I felt proud seeing them engaged in cooking. It's so much better than store-bought.

Isabella Johnson
March 16, 2023
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OMG, I never thought making almond milk could be so easy! My kids and I whipped it up last weekend, and we had a blast. Tasted way better than store-bought. Totally digging this recipe, it’s a game changer for our breakfasts! Thanks!

Henry Johnson
January 7, 2022
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Absolutely love it!

Joy
September 7, 2021
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Making almond milk was so simple and fun! My kids helped, and we added cinnamon for a twist. Now we won't go back to store-bought!

Athina
March 17, 2021
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I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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