Does Anyone Make Their Own Almond Milk?

[sickchick]

And how do you like how it tastes? I was thinking about trying to make it...

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[ShayFL]

I love my homemade almond milk. I have a Vita-Mix blender and honestly if I could only keep one appliance, this would be it! I love it.

I use raw almonds. You can soak them overnight to get rid of the enzyme inhibitors.

I put them in the blender with water, a pinch of sea salt, vanilla and stevia. Then blend until ultra smooth. I then strain. I used to use jelly (clothe) strainers and it made very silky milk. But it is so much faster to just strain with a regular strainer. I have gotten lazy. It has a little more texture to it, but I dont mind.

[sickchick]

COOL! I have to find a Vita-Mix blender!~

[ShayFL]

Oh and use RAW almonds only. Best to soak them in water over night, so that the enzyme inhibitors get broken down. Makes for a very digestible milk. I also make hazelnut milk which I love very much.

The key is to get good quality nuts that are not rancid. I like Jaffe Brothers. I buy in bulk and then refridgerate or freeze depending on when I think I will use them.

[sickchick]

Great tips, Thanks Shay so much!!

[Guest Jemenii36]

what is almond milk?? it sounds delicious..

[ShayFL]

Take 1 cup of natural RAW almonds. Cover with water and soak overnight. Then in the morning put them in a blender with 3 cups of water. Add a pinch of salt, vanilla extract and some stevia for sweetness. You can also sweeten with honey if you dont have sugar issues. Blend very well and then strain through a strainer. For pulp free milk, use a jelly strainer (made of clothe). You can find them online.

Enjoy!!