Making Homemade Almond Milk
About a year ago, I started flirting with the idea of making my own almond milk at home when I failed at finding an almond milk brand at the store that wasn’t loaded with ingredients I couldn’t even pronounce. Since I usually put almond milk in my coffee first thing in the morning (well… second, after my green drink!) I want to know exactly what I’m putting into my body to start the day.
After diving into it on Google and social media, I thought there was no way almond milk could be so easy to make. All you need are almonds, water, a blender, and a cheesecloth or nut bag (or even a thin towel will do!).
What Tools You’ll Need
The main thing that I was confused about when first making almond milk was… what tools do I need? I have seen social media ads for special pitchers that make almond milk for you, but I figured there has to be a more cost-effective way! After digging into it, I came across nut bags and haven’t looked back! They make it super easy to strain almond milk, and you can use them to make juices as well if you don’t have a juicer.
If you don’t have a nut bag or aren’t sure if making almond milk is for you – you can use a thin towel or cheesecloth as well.
A blender and strainer are the other tools that you’ll need to make your own homemade almond milk! I prefer to use a stand-up blender because you can fill it more than a magic bullet (don’t get me wrong, I love my bullet, but for this recipe, it doesn’t quite cut it). Any strainer will do because you’ll only use it to strain the water from your almond after soaking them.
Storing Your Almond Milk
Once your almond milk is delicious and ready for the fridge, transfer it to a pitcher (I prefer a glass pitcher to keep it cool and fresh for as long as possible). Make sure you cover your almond milk so that it keeps as long as possible, and nothing falls into it while it’s stored. Your almond milk will keep for up to a week in the fridge!
What You’ll Need:
- Almonds
- Water
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
Homemade Almond Milk Recipe:
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Homemade Almond Milk
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
What You’ll Need:
- 3 cup Almonds
- 5 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
1. Rinse your almonds
Start by measuring out your almonds and rinsing them thoroughly with water in a strainer to get any excess debris off the outside before soaking them.
2. Soak your almonds
Add your rinsed and strained almonds to a large bowl then add in fresh water. For this step, you’ll want to make sure that all of the almonds are fully submerged. Place plastic wrap over your bowl and allow your almonds to soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
3. Add your flavor and blend your almond milk
Strain your soaked, softened almonds and add them to your blender with fresh water, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Strain your almond milk
Using a nut bag or cheesecloth, strain your almond milk over a large bowl until your milk is completely separated from the almond pulp. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days!
- Category: Drinks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 cups