This Almond milk is very easy to make and so yummy, you'll never want to go back to store bought.
Course: Drinks
Keyword: almond milk, nut milk
Author: Arika | FoodCourage
Equipment
Blender or food processor
Nut milk cloth, cheese cloth, or thin towel
Ingredients
1cupraw almonds(preferably organic)
3cupsfiltered water
dash of pink Himalayan sea salt
2pitted dates(or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
Soak 1 cup of almonds in a bowl covered by an inch of water overnight 1-2 nights or for 4-6 hours using very hot water.
Once they’re done soaking, rinse them very thoroughly in cool water until it runs clear.
Add the almonds to the blender with 3 cups of water and a dash of salt. You’ll want to pulse a couple times to break them up before going full speed. It takes 1-2 minutes (depending on the power of your blender) to get the mixture super smooth. (May use a food processor instead if needed though it may take a little longer to get a smooth consistency).
Add 2 pitted dates (more if needed to attain desired sweetness) and blend again until smooth.
Once the mixture is blended smooth, place a nut milk bag, cheese cloth, or thin towel over a bowl.
Pour the mixture into the cloth slowly, making sure that the edges of the cloth don't fall into the liquid.
Gather the edges of the cloth and squeeze the liquid out into the bowl.
Save almond pulp for later use if desired.
If adding a sweetener other than dates, add your sweetener now and you're done!
Notes
Makes about 2.5 cups of almond milk. Keep refrigerated in a tightly sealed container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 or 4 days.