Almond Milk (Printable Version)

Create smooth, creamy almond milk at home with simple ingredients. Enjoy dairy-free goodness in your favorite drinks.

# What You Need:

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01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 4 cups filtered water
03 - 1-2 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 raw almonds in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly before using.
02 - Add soaked almonds and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a blender. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - For flavored milk, add sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender. Blend briefly to combine evenly.
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 liquid from the pulp.
05 - Squeeze or press the nut milk bag or cheesecloth thoroughly to extract as much milk as possible from the pulp.
06 - Transfer the fresh almond milk to a clean bottle or jar. Refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Four ingredients and zero cooking mean you can make this on a weeknight without breaking a sweat.
  • It tastes noticeably fresher and more almond forward than anything from a carton.
  • You control exactly what goes in, no gums, no preservatives, no mystery additives.
02 -
  • Skipping the soak is tempting but unsoaked almonds will punish your blender and yield gritty, bitter milk.
  • The leftover pulp freezes beautifully, so never toss it, it adds bulk and protein to smoothies or oatmeal cookies.
03 -
  • Warm the almonds for ten minutes in a low oven before soaking to intensify their natural sweetness without any added sugar.
  • The secret to the smoothest milk is double straining through a finer cloth the second time, it takes two extra minutes but the result is restaurant quality.

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