Beverages
Almond Milk
Makes about 2 cups
Almond Milk
Makes about 2 cups
One of the more popular milks on the market, the homemade version allows you to control the number of additives in the drink – add salt, sweeteners and flavors to taste, or follow our guidelines. Like the other alternative milks, this will separate and will need to be shaken or re-blended to bring it back together before using.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):Calories 275 (72% from fat)
carb. 10g
pro. 10g
fat 24g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 0mg
sod. 53mg
calc. 131mg
fiber 6g
carb. 10g
pro. 10g
fat 24g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 0mg
sod. 53mg
calc. 131mg
fiber 6g
Ingrédients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 2 cups water, plus more for soaking
- Pinch kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- Sweetener (optional)
Preparation
- Put the almonds into a mixing bowl and cover with water (the amount of water needed to cover will depend on the size of the bowl you are using). Cover and allow to soak overnight at room temperature.After soaking, drain and discard the water.
- Put 2 cups of fresh water, the soaked, drained almonds and a pinch of salt into the blender jar (along with the vanilla and sweetener, if using).
- Select High and blend until thin and smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour milk through a very fine strainer, or through a cheesecloth. Discard the almond pulp and reserve the milk.
- Use immediately. The almond milk will last up to 3 days, refrigerated. Shake, stir or re-blend before using.
