Almond Milk

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Almond Milk

A fresh alternative to store bought almond milk.
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extra optional
  • 1 tsp raw cacao powder optional

Instructions

  1. Soak, 1 cup of raw almonds overnight in water
  2. Add 4 cups of water to blender along with the soaked almonds
  3. Puree/liquify for 2-3 minutes until well blended.
  4. Using a nut bag or a fine strainer, allow the liquid to pass through the strainer. Press out as much liquid as you can.
  5. Stores for 2-3 days in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

Save the almond pulp for toppings on salads or desserts, or in smoothies or baking.
For vanilla almond milk, add 1/2 tsp natural vanilla extract.
For chocolate almond milk, add 1 tsp raw cacao powder and 1 date or 1-3 drops stevia

One response on “Almond Milk”

  1. Almond Milk | Kathleen Trotter says:
    April 10, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    […] For those of you who are lactose intolerant or simply want to sip on a nutritious drink, we’ve got a special treat! HEAL shares with us this tasty recipe for almond milk, a nutrient rich alternative milk. Make it from the comfort of your home, and try the vanilla and chocolate milk options. Read more. […]