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
- 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 / Tips / 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.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 130 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 11 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g