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Make Your Own Almond Or Cashew Milk Recipe

Say goodbye to expensive store-bought milk! This recipe from a vegan e-cookbook shows you how to make creamy, delicious almond or cashew milk at home. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans, especially those who buy nuts in bulk. Customize your milk with vanilla extract or cocoa powder for extra flavor. Save money and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own plant-based milk!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 213.9 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Make Your Own Almond Or Cashew Milk

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How to Make Make Your Own Almond Or Cashew Milk

  1. Combine 1 cup of raw almonds OR cashews with 4 cups of filtered water in a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher. Gently squeeze the bag/cheesecloth to extract as much milk as possible.
  4. If desired, add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract or 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the milk and stir well.
  5. Store your homemade almond or cashew milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

7g

Carbs

2g

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