Homemade Almond Milk
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
1 c. Almonds, Soaked a minimum of 8 hours3 c. WaterHardware:-Cheesecloth and Small Collander OR a Nut Filtration Bag-Blender-Large mixing bowl-Empty Jar with lid for storage when finished
1. After soaking the almonds for a minimum of 8 hours*, rinse them thoroughly (this removes the enzyme inhibitors that make the almonds difficult to digest).
2. If desired, pinch the almonds between your fingers to slip them out of their skins
3. Add the almonds and water to the blender, and blend on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes (be careful not to overheat your blender).
You can use the almond milk like this if you'd like, but I prefer to strain mine. (Note: The almond milk looses most of its fiber if you strain it)
4. Run the milk through the nut filtration bag or cheesecloth into a large mixing bowl. Use a spoon to encourage it to pass through.
5. Once most the liquid has passed through on it's own, squeeze the cheesecloth tightly to get as much liquid as you can out.
6. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
There you have it! Fresh almond milk - great for smoothies, cereal, drinking plain, and more.
Serving Size: Makes approximately 3 1/2 cups
2. If desired, pinch the almonds between your fingers to slip them out of their skins
3. Add the almonds and water to the blender, and blend on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes (be careful not to overheat your blender).
You can use the almond milk like this if you'd like, but I prefer to strain mine. (Note: The almond milk looses most of its fiber if you strain it)
4. Run the milk through the nut filtration bag or cheesecloth into a large mixing bowl. Use a spoon to encourage it to pass through.
5. Once most the liquid has passed through on it's own, squeeze the cheesecloth tightly to get as much liquid as you can out.
6. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
There you have it! Fresh almond milk - great for smoothies, cereal, drinking plain, and more.
Serving Size: Makes approximately 3 1/2 cups
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 116.6
- Total Fat: 10.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 2.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 4.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
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