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Simple Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

May 18, 2020 | Comments 7

I have always preferred non-dairy “milk” in my smoothies. I used to switch it up regularly between coconut and almond milk, but as of recently, almond milk has become my go-to choice. Why? Because I finally learned to make it myself. And it’s awesome. Proud to say that I’ve finally ditched the store-bought stuff and never—and I mean literally never—looked back. Keep on reading to check out my perfected, simple, & homemade almond milk recipe! P.S. It’s vegan-friendly too!

The ingredients may be minimal, but the transfer process can get a little messy. Practice makes perfect, however, and the end result of this homemade almond milk recipe is definitely worth it (and so much tastier and healthier than commercially-produced almond milk)!

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What You’ll Need:

  • Raw Almonds (I purchase organic almonds in bulk at my local store)
  • Date Syrup (Makes it easier to control the sweetness)
  • Filtered water
  • Salt
  • Blender (I use a NutriBullet)
  • Nut milk bag or double-sieve system (see below)
  • Glass storage container (I use Bormioli Rocco 1L glass bottles)

Preparation:

You will need to soak your almonds in a bowl of filtered water for at least 8-12 hours or overnight before making your almond milk. This is absolutely crucial this homemade almond milk recipe to turn out tasty and nutritious.

Soaking the almonds allows for:

  • the almonds to absorb water, resulting in a smoother + richer blend
  • the enzymes inside the almonds to activate, which makes the milk more nutritious
  • creamier almond milk

No Nut Milk Bag? No Problem.

If this is your first go at a homemade almond milk recipe and don’t have nut milk bags just laying around the house, then simply use a strainer and a fine-mesh sieve to double-strain your almond milk.

Tip: Use the back of a spoon to gently but firmly press all the milk out of the pulp throughout this process.

First, use a basic strainer (like this one) to get rid of all the larger almond pulp and chunks. Next, strain the mixture through a fine-mech sieve like the one below to get rid of the finer, “chalk-ier” almond pulp. A fine-mesh sieve is essential if you don’t have a nut milk bag and want a smooth texture to your almond milk. (I’ve even used a soup skimmer sieve before and a French press! Get creative and use whatever you have laying around the kitchen.)

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Simple Homemade Almond Milk

Simple + quick homemade almond milk recipe that is vegan-friendly!
Prep Time12 hrs
Cook Time5 mins
Prep Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: MIDDLE EASTERN
Keyword: ALMOND MILK, HEALTHY, QUICK, SMOOTHIE
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 30kcal
Author: gsobol

Equipment

  • Nut milk bag
  • High-speed blender
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer/Sieve

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic almonds, raw pre-soaked overnight
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1/2 tsp date syrup
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Rinse your pre-soaked almonds, and drain.
  • Add your almonds, water, date syrup, and salt to a high-speed blender.
  • Blend 1-2 minutes on high.
  • Pour mixture into a nut milk bag and squeeze, or strain througha fine-mesh sieve or strainer.
  • Pour almond milk into an airtight, glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

Notes

  • Experiment with different almond milk flavors by adding vanilla extract, cinnamon, and even cacao powder for a chocolatey take!
  • Be sure to shake the bottle before each use, as natural separation will occur.
    • If the natural separation in the almond milk throws you off, simply add 1 tsp. sunflower lecithin to your recipe. Since water and fats don’t naturally bind together, this supplement emulsifies the fat between the almonds and the water and prevents separation. 
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Comments

  1. Leah Hastings says

    May 20, 2020 at 9:40 am

    This is so helpful! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • gsobol says

      May 21, 2020 at 2:25 am

      You’re very welcome! Glad to help. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Karen | Online Blog & Business Help says

    May 20, 2020 at 9:54 am

    This is really interesting. I’ve often wondered how almond milk is made but never took the time to dive into it. Might have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • gsobol says

      May 21, 2020 at 2:27 am

      It’s definitely worth the time! Thanks for checking it out!

      Reply
  3. paolo says

    May 21, 2020 at 2:21 am

    I am lactose intolerant and this recipe is very easy to make! thanks!

    Reply
    • gsobol says

      May 21, 2020 at 2:24 am

      No problem, Paolo! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  4. Lovely says

    June 14, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    That looks really delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe

    xoxo
    Lovely

    http://mynameislovely.com

    Reply

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