Enjoy your freshly made Homemade Almond Milk as a nutritious dairy-free alternative for drinking, cooking, or baking! Adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less maple syrup according to your preference.
Homemade Almond Milk
Enjoy your freshly made Homemade Almond Milk as a nutritious dairy-free alternative for drinking, cooking, or baking! Adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less maple syrup according to your preference.
Equipment
- blender
- Fine strainer or cheesecloth
- Glass jar or airtight pitcher for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw shelled almonds
- 4 cups water
- 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup adjust to taste
Instructions
- Place the raw almonds in a bowl and cover them with water.
- Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- This helps to soften the almonds and makes them easier to blend.
- After soaking, drain and rinse the almonds under cold water.
- In a blender, add the soaked almonds and 1 cup of water.
- Blend on high speed until the almonds are finely ground into a meal-like consistency.
- Add the maple syrup to the blender with the almond meal mixture.
- With the blender running on high speed, gradually add the remaining 3 cups of water, pouring it in slowly to ensure thorough mixing.
- Continue blending for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Place a fine strainer or a layer of cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher.
- Pour the blended almond mixture through the strainer or cheesecloth, allowing the liquid to separate from the almond pulp.
- Press down on the pulp with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer the strained almond milk into a clean glass jar or airtight pitcher for storage.
- Store the homemade almond milk in the refrigerator.
- It can be kept for up to 4-5 days.
Notes & Wine Advice
This beverage doesn’t pair well with wine, but you can enjoy it on its own or use it in smoothies and desserts.
Nutrition values
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 130 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 11 g | Sugar: 2 g