Creamy Homemade Almond Milk (Printable)

Create silky smooth almond milk at home with raw almonds and water. Customize with vanilla or sweetener.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 4 cups filtered water
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or preferred sweetener (optional)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
05 - Pinch of sea salt (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the raw almonds in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
02 - Add the soaked almonds and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a blender. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt if desired. Blend briefly to combine.
04 - Place a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth over a large bowl or jug. Pour the blended mixture through to separate the pulp from the liquid.
05 - Squeeze or press the pulp thoroughly to extract as much milk as possible.
06 - Transfer the almond milk to a clean bottle or jar. Refrigerate for up to 4 to 5 days. Shake well before each use.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Four ingredients and zero cooking mean you can pull this off half asleep on a Sunday morning.
  • The taste is noticeably fresher and more almond forward than anything in a carton.
  • You control exactly what goes in, no emulsifiers or mystery stabilizers.
02 -
  • Under soaking the almonds will give you gritty milk and force your blender to work harder than it should, so patience here genuinely pays off in texture.
  • Do not toss the leftover almond pulp because it freezes beautifully and can be folded into cookie dough or stirred into morning oatmeal for extra substance.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with large batches, split the soaked almonds and water into two rounds and blend separately, then combine the milk before straining for the smoothest result.
  • Chill the finished milk for at least two hours before drinking because cold temperature masks any slight astringency and lets the true almond flavor shine.

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