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How to Make Almond Milk

Almond milk is my preferred choice of a dairy alternative since almonds are so high in calcium. Soaking the almonds is better for digestion and easier on your blender. This recipe can be varied.

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Measure one cup of almonds.

Measure one cup of almonds.

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Soak overnight (6-8hours)

Soak overnight (6-8hours)

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Take the almonds and rinse thoroughly with water through a strainer. Water should run clear after rinsing

Take the almonds and rinse thoroughly with water through a strainer. Water should run clear after rinsing

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Cut off a one inch piece of a Vanilla bean ( or you can use a tsp of vanilla extract)

Cut off a one inch piece of a Vanilla bean ( or you can use a tsp of vanilla extract)

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Add 4 cups of water to the blender

Add 4 cups of water to the blender

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Add 4 (or more if you like sweeter) pitted dates. You could also use Raw Honey, Agave Nectar, or coconut Syrup to sweeten.

Add 4 (or more if you like sweeter) pitted dates. You could also use Raw Honey, Agave Nectar, or coconut Syrup to sweeten.

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Make sure the pit is completely removed.

Make sure the pit is completely removed.

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Blend for 3-4 minutes on high speed.

Blend for 3-4 minutes on high speed.

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You will start noticing a nice milk consistency.

You will start noticing a nice milk consistency.

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Place your nut bag into your jug (or strainer on top).

Place your nut bag into your jug (or strainer on top).

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Pour your almond milk through your nut milk bag to strain.

Pour your almond milk through your nut milk bag to strain.

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If you prefer your milk to be less creamy add desired amount of water and blend again. You can skip this step if you like the consistency from the first time.

If you prefer your milk to be less creamy add desired amount of water and blend again. You can skip this step if you like the consistency from the first time.

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I add another 3 cups of water ( you will learn how much you like to add as you make it).

I add another 3 cups of water ( you will learn how much you like to add as you make it).

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Blend on high again for 3-4 minutes.

Blend on high again for 3-4 minutes.

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Strain again.

Strain again.

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Finished product! Now your almond milk is ready to go into the fridge and ready to drink! Enjoy!!

Finished product! Now your almond milk is ready to go into the fridge and ready to drink! Enjoy!!

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1 cup of almonds

4 large dates

1 inch piece of Vanilla Bean

6-8 cups of water

Nut milk bag or fine strainer

High powered blender

Laura Harvey, Nutritionist

I would use a tbsp.. Or just sweetened to your taste. Really depends how sweet you like it:) let me know how it goes!

(author) 7 months ago

Vaie Mendizabal

If I were to use raw honey as a substitute, how much honey should I use to keep it healthy and balanced?

Vaie Mendizabal 7 months ago

Y P

Well, jus so others don't make d same mistakes as I did - DON'T use d food processor cos it leaked at d first whizz!!! I had to transfer d contents (somewhat messily) n use my hand held liquidiser. Then it would b less traumatizing if there was a container large enuf to squeeze d milk outta d muslin sock (I had lots of squirts in all d wrong places!!) other than that, it worked out well!!! Maybe next time I'll try Chinese almonds with a 3:1 ratio of sweet:bitter. Think they're actually apricot kernels (tiny & pale).

Y P 7 months ago

Chelsea Sedillo

Omg I love almond milk definetly gonna make this

Chelsea Sedillo 7 months ago

Y P

Yes! I'm doing those oreddi Laura! Ty!! Am gonna try doing yr almond recipe with a food processor - let u know if it works!!!

Y P 7 months ago

Mike Non Human

This is great

Mike Non Human 7 months ago

Laura Harvey, Nutritionist

A couple suggestions to add to your diet for your rheumatism would be fresh Ginger and Turmeric for their anti inflammatory properties and Omega 3's (cold water fish such as salmon, hemp seeds, ground flax seeds and oil, chia oil, fish oil, pumpkin seeds, etc).

(author) 7 months ago

Laura Harvey, Nutritionist

You would need a blender for this. You can refer to my website for my services and I would be happy to work with you!! Www.Freshsenses.ca

(author) 7 months ago

Y P

I like!!  if I don't have a blender, what else can I use? Also do u have any blends/recipes for rheumatism??

Y P 7 months ago

Laura Harvey, Nutritionist

It is expensive! Also with the pulp you can use it for crackers, bread, muffins, etc. also works great for an edible body scrub:)

(author) 7 months ago

Laura Harvey, Nutritionist

I'm not really sure, sorry I never really pay attention to calories. If you look at the almonds though I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to figure it out. By straining it you are removing some of the fibre, keep that in mind too as well as adding in the calories for the dates. It keeps for 3-4 days in the fridge, the fat will separate so you just have to give a good shake before using. Thanks so much for your interest!! Oh and sesame seeds, tahini, broccoli, and lots of natural foods are high in calcium:)

(author) 7 months ago

Ryan Ties

awesome.. been drinkin almond milk for over a year, and it's quite expensive to buy!

Ryan Ties 7 months ago

Missy Pokipoki

Thanks for sharing i will be trying this

Missy Pokipoki 7 months ago

Rane Body Decor

How long does this keep?

Rane Body Decor 7 months ago

Perla Anabalon David

I definitely have to try this, I have to ingest a large amount of calcium and this look perfect, but do you know how many kcal this could have?

Perla Anabalon David 7 months ago

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Gloria Lin

Where can i get this kind of bag?

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