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Homemade almond milk in a mason jar and a glass, with raw almonds on a wooden board.

How to Make Almond Milk

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Component
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw almonds soaked overnight
  • 3 1/2 cups filtered water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the soaked almonds and filtered water in a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture appears creamy and smooth.
    Combining soaked almonds and filtered water in a blender to make almond milk.
  • Place a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth over a large bowl. Carefully pour the almond mixture into the bag or strainer. Gently squeeze or press to extract as much almond milk as possible.
    Straining blended almond mixture through cheesecloth for almond milk.
  • Return the strained milk to the blender. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract if desired. Blend briefly to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
    Adding maple syrup and vanilla extract to strained almond milk in a blender.
  • Transfer the almond milk to a sealed container and refrigerate. Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.
    Creamy almond milk being poured into a jar on a wooden board, with almonds in the background.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 12mgFiber: 4g
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