How To Make Your Own Almond Milk

I was shocked the first time I made my own almond milk at just how easy it was and more importantly how much better it tasted! Homemade almond milk is not like the stuff you get at the grocery store. It’s a little thicker and richer tasting, not to mention void of any preservatives or added ingredients, just almonds. And the process is super simple, soak some organic almonds overnight, add them to a blender or vitamix, strain through a nut milk bag ( I love this one on amazon because it’s extra large) and bam, you’ve got almond milk.

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Almond Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw almonds with skin on
• 2 cups filtered water

Instructions:

How to cook Almond Milk

1. Cover almonds with filtered water and let them soak overnight in the refrigerator or for at least 12 hours.
2. Drain almonds and discard the soaking liquid.
3. Combine almonds and 2 cups filtered water in a high power blender such as a Vitamix.
4. Blend on high for at least 2 minutes. When finished, the mixture should be thick and creamy. (At this point you can add in any additional ingredients you want such as vanilla, dates, etc. and continue blending until thoroughly mixed in.)
5. Set up a large bowl and place a fine mesh sieve over top. Line the sieve with several layers of cheesecloth or a nut bag.
6. Pour the almond mixture into the cheesecloth and gently squeeze out the liquid with clean hands into the bowl.
7. Once all of the liquid is extracted, pour the fresh almond milk into a mason jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.*

Notes:

Fresh homemade almond milk is amazing but doesn't last but a few days so it's best to make small batches. Looking to step it up a notch, feel free to add some vanilla extract or even some cinnamon or nutmeg

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