How to Make Almond Milk
Simple homemade almond milk that’s creamy, delicious, and entirely customizable! Perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1 half-cup serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 half-cup serving, calories 31 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, Fat 2.7 g, Saturated Fat 0.2 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 0.7 g, Sugar 0.2 g, unSaturated Fat 2.4 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw almonds ((soaked overnight in cool water // or 1-2 hours in very hot water))
- 5 cups filtered water ((less to thicken, more to thin))
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 whole dates ((optional // pitted // or other sweetener of choice // omit for unsweetened))
- 1 tsp vanilla extract ((optional // or sub 1 vanilla bean, scraped per 1 tsp extract // omit for plain))
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder ((optional // for “chocolate milk”))
- 1/2 cup berries ((optional // for “berry milk”))
Instruction:
- Add your soaked almonds, water, salt, and any additional add-ins (optional) to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Keep it running for at least 1-2 minutes so you get the most out of your almonds.
- Strain using a nut milk bag or my favorite trick – a thin dish towel. Simply lay a clean dish towel over a mixing bowl, pour over the almond milk, carefully gather the corners, and lift up. Then squeeze until all of the liquid is extracted. Discard pulp, or save for adding to baked goods (especially crackers). Find more ways to use almond pulp here.
- Transfer milk to a jar or covered bottle and refrigerate. Will keep for up to 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Shake well before drinking, as it tends to separate.
Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk
The best homemade almond milk recipe you’ll ever have! Learn exactly how to make creamy vanilla almond milk from scratch with two core ingredients and a few delicious flavor add-ins. Use it in coffee, cereal, recipes and more!
Prep: 370min
Total: 370min
Yield: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 4 cups filtered water (plus more for soakin overnight)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
Instruction:
- Add almonds to a bowl and cover with enough water to submerge. Soak 6-8 hours or overnight. This helps them soften enough so that they can blend properly.
- In the morning, drain almonds from their soaking water and rinse them in a colander.
- Add soaked almonds and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a high-powered blender. Add in vanilla, honey and salt.
- Blend on high speed for 1 minute, adding 30 seconds more if you feel it necessary to blend.
- Place your nut milk bag over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the almond milk into the bag and strain the liquid into the bowl, using your hands to wring out all of the milk.
- Pour the almond milk from the bowl into glass jars. Almond milk will keep in the fridge for up to a week, if not longer. If it separates, simply shake the jars.
How to Make Almond Milk
Almond milk is easily made from almonds and water. You can then add a sweetener, pinch of salt and vanilla extract if you’d like. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!
Prep: 480min
Total: 480min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 107.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3.9 g, Fat 9.2 g, Saturated Fat 0.7 g, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 2.3 g, Sugar 0.8 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw almonds (soaked overnight)
- 4 cups cold filtered water (plus more for soaking)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or 1 to 2 soaked and pitted dates
- pinch of sea salt
Instruction:
- After the almonds have soaked overnight, drain and rinse them. Then, place the almonds in your high-powered blender along with the water and any optional add-ins.
- Blend the ingredients on high for 2 minutes, or until creamy.
- Strain the almond milk through a nut-milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth into a bowl or large measuring cup.
- Pour the almond milk into an airtight storage container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.
HOW TO MAKE ALMOND MILK | dairy-free, vegan nut milk recipe
FAQ
Is almond milk healthier than milk?
Given almond milk is primarily made of water, it contains fewer calories than cow’s milk, which is a rich source of naturally occurring sugars, healthy fats, and protein. For those concerned about weight loss or reducing calories, almond milk may be a lower-calorie substitute for cow’s milk.
Is almond milk good for you or bad for you?
What can I use almond milk for?
- as a nutritious, refreshing drink.
- in cereal, muesli, or oats.
- in your tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.
- in smoothies.
- in cooking and baking, such as in recipes for muffins or pancakes.
- in soups, sauces, or dressings.
- in homemade ice cream.
- in homemade almond yogurt.
How many almonds does it take to make a gallon of almond milk?
How to make the best tasting almond milk?
Is it worth it to make your own almond milk?
