Almond Milk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_6A4Hfbado

Author Priyanka N Jain

Prep time

10 Min

Inactive time

6 Hour

Total time

6 H & 10 M

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Almond Milk

While switching to a plant-based diet, the first alternative we often look for is a substitute for dairy or cow’s milk. Many of us are used to drinking milk daily, either on its own, as a milkshake, in tea or coffee, in desserts, or in various other dishes. The thought of “life without milk” can be overwhelming. However, today we know that we are loaded with options when it comes to plant-based milks. Let’s try homemade almond milk.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds, raw, unsalted, soaked for 6-8 hours
• 3 cups water and extra for soaking

Instructions

1. Once the almonds have been soaked for 6-8 hours, discard the soaking water as it contains anti-nutrients. You can use this water to nourish your plants.
2. Blend the almonds (or any other nut/seed) with 1/2 cup of fresh water to form a very smooth paste.
3. Now add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of fresh water and blend for just a few seconds.
4. Pass this mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or muslin cloth.
5. The milk is ready.

Notes

Tips:

Soaking time for almonds will depend on the weather. In hot weather, 6 hours are enough, but in winters, you may need to soak them for 8-12 hours. This recipe can be used to make milk from any nuts or seeds, but soaking time will vary

Personal Note

.I turned vegan over 4 years ago, and this was a go-to recipe to replace milk in my breakfast. With time, I have learned to live without milk and now I use this occasionally!

Disclaimer: Some or all allergens may not be listed

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