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Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk is a game-changer! Enjoy a fresh, creamy, and customizable dairy-free drink made right in your kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For almond milk:

  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 cups hot tap water
  • 3.5 cups cold tap water

For strawberry almond milk:

  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 5 medium-sized strawberries frozen or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup optional

For chocolate almond milk:

  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons agave syrup or other natural sweetener

For vanilla almond milk:

  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons agave syrup optional

Instructions

Build Homemade Almond Milk Step by Step

  • Step 1: Soak the Almonds - Start by soaking your slivered almonds in water for about 8 hours or overnight. This softens the nuts and makes blending easier.
  • Step 2: Drain and Rinse - After soaking, drain the almonds and rinse them under cold water to remove any residue.
  • Step 3: Blend - In your high-speed blender, combine the soaked almonds with 3 cups of hot tap water. Blend on high for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • Step 4: Strain - Place your nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the almond mixture into the bag/strainer to separate the almond pulp from the liquid.
  • Step 5: Squeeze - Gently squeeze the nut milk bag or press down with a spoon on the strainer to extract as much liquid as possible. The remaining pulp can be saved for other recipes or discarded.
  • Step 6: Store - Transfer the strained almond milk to a clean glass container. Add the remaining 3-1/2 cups of cold tap water and stir well. Your Homemade Almond Milk is now ready to enjoy!

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Glass container

Notes

  • Store almond milk in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days; shake well before using.
  • Use fresh, high-quality almonds for the best flavor.
  • Don’t freeze almond milk, as it can change the texture.