Almond Milk Creamy Dairy-Free (Printable)

Silky almond milk from soaked almonds - blend, strain, chill. Versatile for coffee, cereal, and baking.

# What You Need:

→ Almonds

01 - 1 cup (150 g) raw almonds

→ Water

02 - 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water, plus more for soaking

→ Optional Additions

03 - 1–2 dates, pitted (for sweetness)
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract (for flavor)
05 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To:

01 - Place the raw almonds in a bowl and cover completely with water. Allow them to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight to soften.
02 - Drain the soaked almonds and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove any residual tannins.
03 - Combine the soaked almonds with 4 cups of fresh filtered water in a blender. Add pitted dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
04 - Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
05 - Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or jug. Squeeze firmly to extract as much liquid as possible.
06 - Transfer the fresh almond milk to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate. Shake well before each use and consume within 3 to 4 days.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Once you taste homemade almond milk, going back to the store-bought version feels like drinking watered down disappointment.
  • The entire process takes barely any active effort, and you control every single ingredient that goes into your glass.
02 -
  • Do not skip the soaking step because unsoaked almonds will not blend smoothly and you will end up with gritty milk that no amount of straining can fix.
  • Saving the leftover almond pulp might seem unnecessary, but it freezes beautifully and works wonders in cookies, granola, and smoothies.
03 -
  • Use the freshest raw almonds you can find because old or rancid almonds will give your milk a bitter edge that no amount of sweetener can hide.
  • Squeeze the nut milk bag while it is still slightly warm from the blender friction and you will extract noticeably more milk than if you wait until everything has cooled down.

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