Creamy Homemade Almond Milk (Printable Version)
Create smooth, creamy dairy-free milk from raw almonds. Perfect for drinking, coffee, smoothies, or baking.
# What You'll Need:
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01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 4 cups filtered water
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice (optional)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
05 - Pinch of sea salt (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place the raw almonds in a bowl and cover completely with water. Soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse the almonds thoroughly under cool running water.
02 - Add the soaked almonds and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - If desired, add your preferred sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender. Blend briefly on low to incorporate the flavorings evenly.
04 - Position a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth over a large bowl or jug. Pour the blended almond mixture through the bag or strainer to separate the liquid from the pulp.
05 - Squeeze or press the nut milk bag or cheesecloth firmly to extract as much milk as possible from the almond pulp.
06 - Transfer the fresh almond milk to a clean bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 4 to 5 days. Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.
# Expert Hints:
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- It tastes worlds better than anything from a carton, with a pure almond flavor that is shockingly delicate.
- You control every single ingredient, which means no sneaky emulsifiers or thickeners you did not sign up for.
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- Skipping the soak is the fastest way to end up with gritty, bitter milk that no amount of blending can fix.
- The leftover almond pulp is gold for baking, smoothies, or energy bites, so freeze it in small portions rather than tossing it.
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- A high speed blender makes dramatically smoother milk, but even a standard blender works if you blend a full 2 minutes and strain patiently.
- Warming the almonds slightly in the soaking water before blending releases more natural oils and gives you a creamier result with zero extra effort.