Quick Easy Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

Craving creamy, dreamy almond milk without the fuss? This recipe uses just two simple ingredients – raw almonds and water – to create a fresh, delicious nut milk in just 15 minutes! Made with organic almonds and filtered water for the best results (but regular works too!), this homemade almond milk is naturally sweet and subtly nutty, reminiscent of ice-cold skim milk but with a delightful almond flavor. Elevate your almond milk experience with a touch of dark maple syrup and almond extract – pure bliss! Perfect for enjoying on its own, adding to your morning tea or cocoa, or as a base for smoothies and more.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 205.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Easy Homemade Almond Milk

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How to Make Quick Easy Homemade Almond Milk

  1. Combine 1 cup raw almonds and 4 cups filtered water in a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Strain the almond milk through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag lined cheesecloth into a bowl or container, pressing on the pulp to extract as much milk as possible.
  4. Discard the almond pulp (or save it for baking!).
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding 1-2 tablespoons of dark maple syrup (optional).
  6. Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract (optional) for an enhanced almond flavor.
  7. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately, chilled, or warm it up gently.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

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