Nut Milk | When I realized you are what you eat, I realized I was nuts!
Why was the almond late for work? Because traffic was nuts!
What do almonds drink? Nut-tea!
What did the psychologist say to the almond with multiple personalities? You’re one tough nut to crack!
Okay, okay… enough already
Now Steemians, Why are we nutty about Almonds today?
Because we’re making nut milk …with ALMONDS!!
Why go to the grocery to buy diluted Almond Milk when you can make your own? It's so easy!
But first…
Did you know?
- Almonds are 100% reliant on honeybees and wild bees for pollination. If there aren’t bees…no almonds! And remember, bees don’t work during rain, frost, nighttime or early morning!
- The immature green almond can be pickled! Considered by some to be a delicacy
- Almonds were one of the first foods to be awarded a qualified health claim in the United States
*Almonds help to slow the absorption of sugar and carbohydrates in your body - There are 8 varieties of almonds, the Nonpariel variety being most popular
source
Now let’s make some Milk!
Ingredients:
1 cup Raw almonds
Filtered water
Organic vanilla (optional)
Nut Milk bag
Note: you may use cheesecloth but the Nut milk bag is very durable and reusable. Just wash thoroughly when finished
Preparation:
Place almonds in 2 cup measuring cup. Fill with filtered water to fill measuring cup (2cups)
Let sit overnight (or 8-10 hours)
The next morning drain and rinse almonds.
Place almonds in blender and add 2 cups fresh filtered water. Blend until completely blended.
At this point you have two choices.
• You can strain the blended almond milk using the nut mylk bag
• You can use the almond milk the way it is. Very thick, great with oatmeal, in protein smoothies!
If you choose to strain the milk:
Fill milk bag with blended almond. Squeeze all milk through the milk bag into a bowl leaving almond pulp in the bag. (Set pulp aside. Stay tuned, I'll share what to do with your almond pulp in later post)
Nut milk bag.
Almond Pulp
Repeat process until you have strained all blended almond.
Pour strained almond milk into a pitcher. You can add additional filtered water to your milk. Typically I add 2 cups of filtered water to every 1 cup of strained milk. You don’t have to do this. You can use your strained milk without any additional added water.
Optional add: You may add ½ -1 tsp vanilla to you milk if you wish to give it a slight vanilla flavor.
And there you have it!
Almond Milk!
As always, thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Blessings to all!
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I have freshly made almond milk poured over my cooked buckwheat, topped with bananas or blueberries. Add a little honey to sweeten it if desired. I eat this most days. Very filling also.
That sounds so delicious! And so nutritious too. I love to use this in my protein shakes as well. Using the milk without adding additional water makes it so think and substantial. Thank you so much friend!
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Homemade nut milks are the best. Hazelnut is my favorite. Great share.
Hazelnut milk? I haven't had this. Made the same way? I will have to try this. One of my favorite flavors! I appreciate your kindness. Thanks Amy!
Yep. You can actually use most nuts in the same way to make nut milk. Cashew is nice too. Enjoy xxxx
So fresh and healthy with homemade almond milk!!
I know, the taste is definitely different! I love it! Thanks @vegan.niinja!
Easy enough to make right? Thank you for this wonderful recipe and idea of a nut bag, I didn't know they existed!
Do you know if I can use whatever kind if nuts?
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It is so easy! You won't believe it. It will change your life, so much healthier, great protein add too. I have used raw cashews and almonds. I would like to try hazelnut, I have heard that is amazing as well! Thank you @senorcoconut!
You're welcome 😁.
That will make the 4th recipe I want to try... perhaps a post of all four is needed! I'll have to find them again and try them first.
Thanks
This looks great! I drink store bought almond milk a lot so this would be a nice change for me.
How long does this recipe last in the fridge. And....I can't wait to hear what you do what the pulp....it looks entirely edible and good for something.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I certainly was. No comparison. The nice thing about making it yourself is that you can make small or large quantities depending on your audience. It is easily good for 5 days or so, I've never had it spoil. note- you'll want to shake it each time before you pour. (usually it doesn't last long!)
Good to know!! Thank you - I'll let you know if I get around to making it !! Best laid plans and all...
I am so glad to have this as I too love almond milk. Do you order your almonds or get them at a specific place? I can see how the nut milk bag is a game changer squeezing the juice from the pulp. I do that when I make wine with a muslin bag. Perfect timing for me.
I know, when @mountainjewel showed me how to make this I was stunned! So easy! And fresh! I immediately bought the milk bag as I knew cheesecloth would last long with me. :) I do hope you will try! Usually I try to buy in bulk as I go through alot! I haven't ordered online...I may have to check that out!
Thanks!
I'm a little nutty, myself. ;) I still have yet to try making almond milk on my own, but it's so easy I just have to give it a whirl one of these days soon!
I know, I get a little carried away....;) Oh I do hope you'll try it! You will be amazed at how easy it is. I never buy it anymore. The nice thing is you can make a small batch which when the kids aren't around lasts a while! Thanks so much!
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