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    Home » Recipes » Milk Drinks » Almond Milk

    How to Make Almond Milk

    Published: November 2, 2021 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: September 19, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    Almond Milk is a rich, creamy, silky smooth vegan-friendly, and dairy-free Milk packed with a lot of health benefits. It is usually made with raw almonds and water. Here I have shared how Almond Milk is made at home with easy step-by-step instructions with video. This Almond Milk is a perfect dairy substitute and tastes great with cereal, for making Coffee, Tea, or Smoothies. You can also use this milk in baking, dressing soups, salads, and other similar cooking recipes.

    Fresh homemade Almond Milk in a jar.
    Almond Milk
    Jump to:
    • What is Almond Milk?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Almond Milk?
    • Almond Milk Nutrition (Calorie) Info
    • Almond Milk Benefits
    • Tips
    • Oat Milk Vs Almond Milk
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Almond Milk Recipe video
    • 📖 Recipe
    • FAQ

    What is Almond Milk?

    Almond Milk is a healthy, vegan-friendly, and dairy-free milk made with raw almonds and water. It usually tastes slightly sweet, creamy, and nutty flavored and is also rich in nutrients and vitamins.

    Even though you will find a lot of brands in the stores, making Almond Milk at home makes it healthy and preservative-free. You can use this plant-based milk in different recipes substituting cow's milk. Add this milk to your coffee, tea, smoothies, or into baking recipes like muffins, crackers or to enjoy a bowl of cereals.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients that you will require to make this delicious Almond Milk are just 2. But you can also add optional ingredients to flavor or sweeten up the milk. Guess what? Unsweetened Almond Milk is usually best when compared to sweetened ones. So it is always optional to add in the sweeteners or any other flavors to spruce up its taste.

    Almond milk ingredients on a table.
    Almond Milk Ingredients
    • Raw Almonds - I would recommend to use raw almonds instead of roasted ones to achieve the perfect flavor and taste of the drink. Usually roasted almonds consists of lots of oil and salt which is neither healthy nor it tastes good for this recipe
    • Water - I have used 3 cups of filtered water which gave me a thick milk. But you can also add 1 or 2 cups in additional to make a thin milk
    • Seedless Dates (optional) - Even though I have added dates to flavor up the milk, it is totally optional to use this ingredient
    • Salt (optional) - I have used salt to enhance the natural sweet and nutty flavor of the milk but you can feel free to skip or use it

    How to make Almond Milk?

    How Almond Milk is made? This is one of the most asked questions to many of us. The answer is super simple. All you need to do is soak your almonds, grind your almonds with water and strain it to enjoy with cereals or consume as it is.

    Fresh homemade Almond Milk in a jar.
    Almond Milk

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Soak the Almonds - In a bowl, soak 1 cup of raw almonds in 1 cup water for atleast 4 to 5 hours
    • Drain the soaked almonds - After 5 hours, drain the soaked almonds from water
    • Blend - Now add the soaked almonds, dates, salt, water into a blender. Close the lid and blend it for about 1 to2 minutes on high speed
    • Filter - Now filter the blended milk using a cheese cloth and strainer. Squeeze well to extract all the milk from almond. Do not discard almond extract, you can use it in your smoothies or baking recipes.Evenn you can use while kneading dough for flatbreads
    • Serve - Now serve this creamy and rich Almond Milk for cereals,or use in your baking recipes, for making smoothies, smoothie bowl and so on

    Almond Milk Nutrition (Calorie) Info

    The Almond Milk shared here contains 211 calories per 1 cup serving and it is just an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie is calculated only for almonds and water used but it may vary if the add-ins like sweeteners are added. You may also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.

    Almond Milk Benefits

    Is Almond Milk is good for you? Yes of course it is! This vegan and dairy-free milk are rich in nutrients that benefit our body.

    • Low in calories, and sugar
    • Naturally lactose free
    • Usually homemade Almond milk is free from additives like carrageenan or other preservatives that cause indigestion in some people
    • Almonds are naturally high in vitamin E which promotes good heart, brain and bone health (Source: Healthline)
    • Down Side: Some people may be allergic to nuts, so make sure to check thoroughly if you are ok to consume it

    Tips

    • Soaking Almonds - Soaking the almonds for long hours helps to make the nut softer and easy to blend. It also helps in easy digestion and also helps to absorb the nutrients easily
    • Unsweetened Almond Milk - Even though unsweetened milk are healthy, I have used dates to sweeten up the milk. And you could also use vanilla to flavor it up. But both are totally optional to use
    • Filtering the Milk - I highly recommend to use cheese cloth or nut milk bag to filter the milk. It helps to enjoy a smooth and silky milk on every sip
    • Left-over Almond Pulp - Do not discard the leftover almond pulp instead you could use it in smoothies, baking crackers, or brownies. Even you can use it while kneading for flatbreads or rotis
    • Serving - You can enjoy this Homemade Dairy free milk with cereal, to make smoothies, shakes, tea or coffee instead of cows milk, or you could use in baking crackers, muffins and much more

    Oat Milk Vs Almond Milk

    Both Almond Milk and Oat Milk are plant-based and dairy-free milk used as a substitute for cow's milk. Both the milk are mostly fortified with calcium, vitamins, and other nutrients that are present in cows' milk especially if it is store brought. But if we compare the taste, sustainability, flavor, or thickness both are unique on their own.

    Especially the two positive nutrition like proteins and fiber are only in trace amounts in oat milk. While it is rich in almond milk. Additionally, almond has a lot of healthy fats, that lacks oats. Also, Almond Milk is low in calories.

    If we talk about the thickness, Oat Milk is always thicker than Almond. Sometimes homemade Oats milk can turn slimy if it is over blended.

    Storage Suggestions

    This milk stays good for up to 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator in a closed air-tight bottle or container.

    Serving Suggestions

    You could enjoy this dairy-free milk with cereals, in baking recipes, into your tea, coffee smoothies, or juices.

    Related Recipes

    You could also find similar recipes below and more at Milk Drinks and Healthy Drinks

    • Oat Milk
    • Buttermilk and Buttermilk Substitute
    • Golden Milk
    • Strawberry Milk
    • Banana Milk
    • Agua De Horchata

    Almond Milk Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Almond Milk Recipe below that I hope will help you to make dairy-free and vegan-friendly milk at home. You could also find this recipe in story format.

    Almond Milk Recipe Video

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    Fresh homemade Almond Milk in a jar.

    How to Make Almond Milk

    Almond Milk is a rich, creamy, silky smooth vegan-friendly, and dairy-free milk packed with a lot of nutritional benefits. It is made with raw almonds, dates, salt, and water. This Almond Milk is a perfect dairy substitute and tastes great with cereal, for making coffee, tea, or smoothies. You can also use this milk in baking, dressing soups, salads, and other similar cooking recipes.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Milk Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep: 5 mins
    Adjust 3 cup

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup Raw Almonds
    • 3 cups Water
    • 4 Seedless Dates, optional
    • Salt, to taste
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    Instructions
     

    To make Almond Milk

    • In a bowl soak 1 cup of raw almonds in 1 cup of water for at least 4 to 5 hours
      Soaked Almonds in water.
    • After 5 hours drain the soaked almonds from the water. Add the soaked almonds, dates, salt, and water to the blender jar
      Adding soaked almonds in blender jar.
    • Close the lid and secure the jar on the blender and grind until everything turns smooth for about 1 to 2 minutes
      Blending almonds and other ingredients in blender.
    • Now filter the milk using a cheesecloth and strainer. Filtering helps to achieve smooth and silky milk
      Filtering the almond milk using cheesecloth.
    • Fold the ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze well to extract the milk from the almond
      Squeezing milk from almond.
    • Now pour this healthy Almond milk into a serving glass and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
      Pouring the almond milk into a serving glass.

    To Serve

    • Serve this creamy and delicious Homemade Almond milk with cereals, in tea, coffee, smoothies, or enjoy as it is
      Almond Milk served in a mug.

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    Notes

    • Soaking Almonds - Soaking the almonds for long hours helps to make the nut softer and easy to blend. It also helps in easy digestion and also helps to absorb the nutrients easily
    • Unsweetened Almond Milk - Even though unsweetened milk is healthy, I have used dates to slightly sweeten up the milk and you could also use vanilla to flavor it up. But both are optional to use
    • Filtering the Milk - I highly recommend using a cheesecloth or nut milk bag to filter the milk. It helps to enjoy smooth and silky milk on every sip
    • Left-over Almond Pulp - Do not discard the leftover almond pulp instead you could use it in smoothies, baking crackers, brownies or even you can use it while kneading for flatbreads or Rotis
    • Serving - This Homemade Dairy-free milk can be enjoyed with cereal, can be added to make smoothies, shakes, tea, or coffee instead of cows milk, or can be used in baking crackers, muffins, and much more

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g
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    FAQ

    What is Almond Milk?

    Almond Milk is a creamy and nutty flavored dairy-free and vegan-friendly milk. The soaked almonds are usually blended with a lot of water and the milk is extracted using a fine mesh strainer. Then the Milk is used as a substitute for cow's milk in tea, coffee, smoothies, and most cooking and baking recipes.

    Can I make unsweetened Almond Milk?

    Yes, you can always feel free to skip sweeteners while making almond milk to enjoy the unsweetened version.

    Is Almond Milk good for you? What are the benefits of it?

    Yes, it is filled with a lot of essential nutrients and vitamins that promote brain, heart, and bone health. They are also low in calories, a good source of proteins that is good for health.

    Is Almond Milk go bad?

    Yes, it can go bad in 3 to 4 days. Usually, they can stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days in a closed air-tight container.

    What are the calories, and nutrients of Almond Milk?

    The Almond Milk shared here contains 211 calories per 1 cup serving and it is just an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie is calculated only for almonds and water used but it may vary if the add-ins like sweeteners are added. You may also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.

    What is the difference between Oat Milk and Almond Milk?

    Both the milk are dairy-free and vegan-friendly drinks used instead of cow's milk. Usually, the milk in stores is fortified with calcium, vitamins, and other nutrients that are present in cows' milk especially if it is store brought. But if we compare the taste, sustainability, flavor, or thickness both are unique on their own.

    Can you freeze almond milk?

    No, freezing, thawing, and reheating all these processes impact the freshness of this plant-based milk which in turn spoils the taste, texture, and flavor of the milk.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Enjoy!

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