Homemade Nut Milk
The ultimate comfort food that’s both easy and creamy! Homemade Nut Milk offers a delightful alternative to store-bought versions, bursting with fresh flavor and nutrition. Try making this delicious nut milk tonight!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw nuts of choice You can use unsalted almonds, cashews, pecans or hazelnuts.
- 4 cups Filtered water Plus more for soaking overnight.
Instructions
- Add nuts to a bowl and cover with enough water to submerge. Soak 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, drain nuts from their soaking water and rinse them in a colander.
- Add soaked nuts and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a high-powered blender. Add in any flavor additions you’d like to make them your own.
- 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 nut milk into the bag and strain the liquid into the bowl, using your hands to wring out all of the milk.
- Pour the nut milk from the bowl into glass jars. Milk will keep in the fridge for up to a week, if not longer. If it separates, simply shake the jars.
Notes
- Tip 1: Use leftover nut pulp in smoothies or baking.
- Tip 2: Experiment with flavorings like cacao or cinnamon.
- Tip 3: Store in airtight glass containers in the fridge.
- Tip 4: Freezing nut milk cubes can be handy for smoothies.
- Tip 5: Enjoy it in coffee or over cereal!