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How to Make Almond Milk at Home

Learn how to make your very own creamy nut milk at home. This almond milk recipe at easy and delicious and ready in minutes after the almonds have soaked.
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Gluten-Free, ingredient, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 8 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Author Rena

Equipment

  • 1 high-powered blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw almonds soaked for at least 2-3 hours or overnight
  • 4 cups cold water filtered

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

Instructions

  • Soak the raw almonds in a bowl overnight or at least 2-3 hours. Drain the soaked almond and rinse a few times.
  • Next, place the soaked and rinsed raw almonds in a high-powered blender. Then add 4 cups of cold filtered water.
  • If you are adding any vanilla or sweetener, add them during this step.
  • Blend on high for about 2-3 minutes or until you get a creamy consistency and there aren't any almond chunks.
  • Place a nut-milk bag or cloth over a large bowl. Pour the creamy blended almond milk into the bag and strain using your hands. The almond pulp will remain in the bag that can reused.
  • Pour the almond milk into cups if ready to serve, or in storage bottles and containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Instead of almonds, try this recipe with oats, cashews, or hemp hearts.
  • Use honey or maple syrup as your sweetener. You can also use monk fruit sweetener.
  • Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to seven to 10 days.
  • You can use a fine sieve if you do not have a nut milk bag.
  • Enjoy with your favorite snacks and desserts.