Description
Almond milk is a delicious alternative to cow’s milk. It is super easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups raw, organic almonds
- 4 cups filtered water
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 pitted medjool date (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the almonds overnight or for at least 8 hours in water. Drain the almonds from the water and discard the soaking liquid.
- In a blender or food processor add the soaked almonds, filtered water, sea salt, and optional date and vanilla extract. Blend on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until most of the almond chunks have broken up.
- Strain the almond milk through a fine mesh sieve that has been lined with a cheese cloth. Squeeze the remainder of the liquid through the cheese cloth and reserve the almond meal for a later use.
- Store the almond milk in an airtight pitcher or jug in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
