Amazing Almond Milk Recipe

Create creamy, dreamy homemade almond milk in just 10 minutes! This simple recipe from the popular vegan cookbook "How It All Vegan" is perfect for cereal, porridge, or enjoying on its own. Learn how to make this delicious, healthy, and naturally sweet almond milk – a perfect dairy-free alternative.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 225.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazing Almond Milk

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

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How to Make Amazing Almond Milk

  1. Add 1 cup raw almonds to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until the almonds are finely ground into a meal-like consistency.
  3. Add 4 cups of filtered water and 4 Medjool dates (pitted).
  4. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Line a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the almond mixture through the sieve, pressing gently to remove any pulp.
  6. Refrigerate the strained almond milk for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for a richer taste!
  7. Enjoy your homemade almond milk! It's perfect for cereal, porridge, smoothies, or as a refreshing beverage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g

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