ALMOND MILK

Simple homemade almond milk that's creamier and tastier than store-bought plus is entirely customizable! No chemicals, nor gums, nor other additives with only 2 ingredients!

Ingredients

1 cup Raw organic almonds

5 cups Filtered water (less to thicken, more to thin)

A pinch of Himalayan salt

Optional: 2 tsp Vanilla/almond extract or 2 vanilla beans (omit for plain)

Optional: 1-2 tsp Maple syrup/sweetener of choice (adjust according to taste/omit for unsweetened)

Optional: 2 tbsp Turmeric powder (for "golden milk")

Optional: 2 tbsp Cacao powder (for "chocolate milk")

Optional: 1/2 cup Berries (for "berry milk")

Steps

1. Soak almonds in filtered water covered in the fridge for 8-12 hrs or overnight. (Alternative: Soak almonds in very hot water for 1-2 hrs)

2. Drain & rinse almonds

3. Blend soaked almonds, filtered water, salt, and any optional add-ins on high speed in blender for 1-2 min

4. Strain milk using a nut milk bag into bowl (Save pulp for baking or discard pulp)

5. Transfer milk to a covered glass bottle and refrigerate (lasts 4-5 days)

6. Shake well before drinking.

NOTE: See Almond pulp flour recipe for instructions on how to dehydrate pulp to use for baking.

ALLERGENS: Contains almond.