Why should I make my own almond milk?

Homemade almond milk is more nutritious than store-bought versions, which often contain only 2.5% nuts and often have added cane sugar and stabilizers. You get a creamier, richer plant milk by making it yourself.

How can I increase the shelf life of homemade almond milk?

For optimal freshness, make sure to refrigerate your homemade almond milk. It's best to store it towards the back of the fridge where the temperature remains consistently cold, avoiding the door with its temperature fluctuations.

Why is my homemade almond milk going bad?

Almond milk can spoil earlier than 4 to 5 days due to improper storage (too warm) or if the almonds are rancid. Always check the freshness before consuming.

Is it cheaper to make almond milk at home?

While buying almonds in bulk may be cheaper, but it depends on the prices of almonds vs almond milk where you live.

How to Make Almond Milk At Home

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You will need a blender and something to strain the milk. If you have a cheesecloth, you can use that, but you can also just use a non-fluffy dish towel or t-shirt.

Author: Sarah Ryan

Ingredients

1 cup of almonds

3–5 cups of water

1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt

2 dates (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Add your almonds to a large container, and add cold water until they are submerged.

Step 2: Put the container with the almonds in the refrigerator to soak for at least 5 hours, preferably overnight. This will soften the almonds so that they can blend better.

Step 3: Drain your soaked almonds and give them a little rinse.

Step 4: Add the almonds to your blender.

Step 5: Add the dates, salt and 3-5 cups of filtered water. I use 3 cups as I like thick almond milk, 4 cups would be a ‘normal’ thickness, and 5 would be thin almond milk.

Step 6: Blend continuously for at least 2 minutes to ensure you get the most out of your almonds.

Step 7: Lay the cheesecloth or dish towel over a large container or jug and carefully pour the almond milk into it.

Step 8: Gather the sides of the cloth together and lift, then gently squeeze the milk through until no more drips out.

You will have leftover almond pulp that you can use for other things! (see notes)

Step 9: Store your milk for 4 -5 days in the refrigerator, and use it to make a delicious morning smoothie!

Notes

Adding dates to the almond milk gives it a slight sweetness I enjoy, but you don’t have to add them. Other additions you could make are berries, chocolate powder, or vanilla extract to make flavored almond milks.
The quality of your almonds really matters. If you have rancid almonds, your almond milk will not taste good. It is worth spending the time to find a good almond supplier if you plan to make this milk regularly.
Make sure you gather all the sides of the cloth before you squeeze because if you miss one, as I have, it ends up all over your kitchen bench.
Use your leftover almond pulp and turn it into almond meal for use in recipes, or make bliss balls and cookies, sprinkle it in your oatmeal or add it to your smoothies!

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