Homemade Almond Milk is easy to make and requires just a couple of ingredients! As much as I love the ease of buying store-bought almond milk from the grocery stores, it can be fun to make it homemade!
There are many people who opt for non-dairy alternatives, whether due to a milk intolerance, vegan diet, or just a preference for taste!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is easy to make and customizable!
What I love about this simple recipe is it allows you to customize it however you’d like! You can choose to keep it unsweetened, or sweeten it with some dates or maple syrup. You can even add different flavors like vanilla or cinnamon to it as well!
What You’ll Need
- Ingredients
- unsalted almonds
- water
- salt
- dates or sweetener of choice (optional)
- Equipment
- Blender
- Nut Milk Bag
- Large bowl or pitcher
- Jar or bottle with lid
How to Make Almond Milk
Making almond milk requires just a 6 simple steps!
- Soak the Almonds: Place the almonds in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 8 hours or overnight in the fridge. This will make it easier for them to blend.
- Drain and Rinse: After soaking, drain the almonds and rinse them.
- Blend the Almonds: Add the soaked almonds, a pinch of salt, and fresh water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until the almonds are finely ground and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Strain the Almond Milk: Place a nut milk bag over a large bowl. Pour the almond mixture through the bag to strain out the almond pulp. Squeeze and press to extract as much almond milk as possible.
- Sweeten and Flavor (Optional): If you like, add dates or sweetener of choice to the strained almond milk. Blend again to combine thoroughly.
- Store and Use: Transfer the almond milk to a glass jar or bottle. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Shake well before each use, as it may separate overtime.
Trust me this recipe is easy as 1, 2, 3.
Soak the almonds, blend all the ingredients in a blender, then pour the milk through a nut milk bag! And there you have it – homemade almond milk!
How to make Homemade Almond Milk
Course: Drinks5
servings10
minutesOvernight
Creamy and smooth, this homemade almond milk is a delicious, dairy-free alternative that you can easily make at home!
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds
8 cups filtered water
Pinch of sea salt
1-2 medjool dates, pitted (optional)
Directions
- Soak raw almonds in 3 cups of filtered water overnight in the fridge.
- Drain the soaked almonds. Add them to a blender with 5 cups of filtered water. Include dates if desired (optional, you may omit to keep it unsweetened). Add a pinch of sea salt. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Strain the almond milk by placing a nut milk bag over a bowl and pouring the liquid over the bag. Squeeze to remove the liquid; the bag will hold the remaining almond pulp. Discard the pulp or use it in other recipe!
- Once the almond milk is strained, transfer it to a jar or bottle and refrigerate. Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Notes
- Store almond milk in a jar or bottle, and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days!
- Shake well before each use, as it may separate overtime.
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