Almond Milk Recipe

Creamy, dreamy homemade almond milk – a healthier, dairy-free alternative that's surprisingly easy to make! This simple recipe takes just minutes to whip up and results in a delicious, naturally sweet beverage perfect for your morning cereal, smoothies, or enjoyed on its own. Learn how to make your own fresh almond milk at home today!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 166.7 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Milk

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 2 cups fresh water
  • 4 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

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How to Make Almond Milk

  1. Soak 1 cup of raw almonds in 4 cups of filtered water overnight (at least 8 hours).
  2. Drain the soaked almonds and rinse thoroughly.
  3. Combine the drained almonds, 2 cups of fresh water, and 4 Medjool dates (pitted) in a high-speed blender.
  4. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl.
  6. Pour the almond mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much milk as possible.
  7. Refrigerate the strained almond milk for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Enjoy your homemade almond milk! It will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g

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