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How to Make Unsweetened Almond Milk

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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Light yet creamy with a subtle nutty flavour, Homemade Almond Milk can add that extra touch to enhance dairy-free drinks and dishes. Not to mention the nutritional value it adds.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Dietary DF, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan
Season(s) All Seasons
Difficulty Moderate
Yield 4 Cups

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Nut Milk Bag / Cheesecloth
  • Colander
  • Bowl / Large Measuring Cup
  • Bowl / Sealable Container for Soaking
  • Clean Jar for Storing

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Raw Almonds (See notes to adjust creaminess)
  • 4 cups Filtered / Spring Water (Plus Extra for Soaking)

Instructions
 

  • If you have a powerful enough blender, this step can be skipped. However, soaking your almonds before blending will yield the creamiest results. It can also be beneficial for those with digestive and gut imbalances. Adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or kelp powder can help further aid in digestibility and nutrient absorption.
    To soak, place your almonds in a sealable glass container and add enough water to cover and submerge the almonds completely. Optionally, add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or kelp powder. Seal the container and place in the fridge to soak for 8 - 12 hours. You can leave your almonds soaking for up to 24 hours. However, soaking for 24 hours or longer can reduce the shelf-life of your almond milk. 
    Another option is to give them a quick soak in hot water for 10 - 20 minutes. 
  • Once your almonds have soaked, strain out the soaking water and give them a good rinse.
  • Add the almonds and water to your blender jug, cover and blend for up to 60 seconds, depending on your blender. Once you get a smooth blend, your milk is ready to strain. I should mention having pulp in your almond milk is completely normal. No matter how powerful the blender or how long you blend, you will always end up with some almond pulp to strain out. That's why using a quality cheesecloth or nut milk bag is crucial in making perfectly smooth almond milk.
  • Drape your Nut Milk Bag or cheesecloth over a bowl or measuring cup and pour your blended almond milk through. Make sure the top of the bag is closed, and squeeze the milk through the bottom.
  • Store your Almond Milk in a clean, well-sealed jar (glass is best) in the fridge for 4 - 5 days.

Notes

You can adjust the creaminess of your Almond Milk by changing the almonds to water ratio. To make it thinner, you use less almonds. However, using less than ¼ cup of almonds per 4 cups of water would make it a little too watery. To make your Almond Milk creamier, add up to 2 cups of almonds per 4 cups of water. I find adding any more than that creates too much pulp and doesn't make it much creamier.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 0.04IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Total Servings : 16
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