Easy Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

Make your own rich, homemade delicious almond milk in a few easy steps with our simple recipe!

There are many reasons why you should love almonds milk. To begin, almond milk is a fantastic non-dairy option for anyone who may be lactose intolerant.

Almond milk is also very healthy and can add vitamins and minerals to any meal. It also has a very sweet, nutty taste that is quite enjoyable to drink straight from a glass!

"almond milk is a fantastic non-dairy option"

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If you have had almond milk from the carton before, then you are probably already hooked. But, once you try homemade almonds milk, you will be totally in love with this delicious drink. It isn’t hard to make almond milk at all, you just need to have the right tools. A high speed blender and a nut milk bag are essentials.

All of the ingredients get pureed in the blender until smooth. The mix will be very thick and creamy, not quite the texture of milk that you are looking for. However, once you strain the puree, you will have a beautiful, smooth glass of milk worth swooning over.

Nut milk bags are great for straining the mix as they are made from very fine mesh. You want the liquid to be able to go through the bag but all the thick pulp to stay inside. Cheese cloth or even a very thin dish towel will work too.

If you only have a mesh strainer, this will suffice but some of the nut pulp may get into your almond milk. It will still taste great, it will just be slightly thicker.

Once you have made homemade almond milk once, you will never go back to that store bought stuff. And why would you?! It is easy to make and it tastes so, so much better!

Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Recipe by Mocktail.net

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Make your own rich, delicious almond milk in a few easy steps!

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds

• 2 cups boiling water

• 5 cups water

• ⅛ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 whole dates

Directions

• Place the almonds in a bowl and add the boiling water. Let the almonds sit and soak for 2 hours.
• Strain the almonds and discard the water.
• Place the softened almonds, 5 cups water, salt, vanilla and dates in a blender and puree until very smooth. It may take 1-2 minutes of blending to really make a nice smooth mix.
• Pour the mix into a nut milk bag or cheese cloth bag and strain, squeezing the pulp as much as possible through the mesh in order to extract all the liquid.
• Discard the pulp and then enjoy the milk chilled!

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Tips and Tricks

• • Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the almond milk for a chocolate milk version.
• • Store the milk in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to shake or stir the milk before enjoying as it will separate slightly.
• Tools:
  • Measuring Cup
  • Teaspoon
  • High speed blender
  • Nut milk bag
  • Pitcher

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Here are the answers to a few of your top questions about homemade almond milk recipe. If you still have questions, feel free to shoot us a message and we will respond ASAP!

Can you microwave almond milk?
Yes, you can microwave almond milk. It will heat exactly the same as water.

Can almond milk be heated? Can you warm up almond milk?
You can definitely heat and warm up almond milk. While almond milk may be different than traditional cow's milk, it does heat exactly the same way.

Can you freeze almond milk?
Yes, you can freeze almond milk. It will store well in the freezer for about 6 months. Move the almond milk to the fridge and let it thaw overnight. You may need to stir the almond milk to help it blend back together.

Is homemade almond milk good for you?
Almond milk is good for you! It is full of healthy fats, vitamin and minerals. Almond milk has about 50% of he vitamin E you need daily which makes it great for your skin. It can also help you feel full which can aid in weight loss- one glass of almond milk will fill you right up!

Is it cost effective to make your own almond milk?
It is generally not cost effective to make your own almond milk. Whole almonds tend to be quite pricey! However, making your own almond milk does have it's benefits. You know exactly what is going in the glass and the ingredients are all real and natural. That's the big plus of making almond milk a home.

Сan you use almond milk in hamburger helper?
You sure can. You can use almond milk in almost any recipe that calls for milk!

How many almonds do you need to make almond milk?
You need one cup of almonds to make or almond milk recipe.

How do you lose weight with almond milk?
Almond milk can help you feel full. That means you will eat less after a big glass of almond milk. Almond milk has lots of healthy fats which you body can burn as energy. This is especially true if you are following a keto diet.

Does almond milk contain gluten?
Homemade almond milk foes not have gluten. It is completely safe for anyone with celiac disease of a gluten intolerance.

What is the benefit of drinking almond milk?
Almond milk is delicious and healthy! It can help aid in weight loss, help clear up your skin and provide you with lots of daily vitamins and minerals.

Does almond milk help you grow breasts? does almond milk make your breasts grow?
There is no true scientific evidence that drinking almond milk will make your breasts grow.

Is almond milk bad for dogs?
Almond milk is safe for dogs in moderation. Homemade almond milk is made with essentially almonds which are okay for dogs to eat.