Homemade Delicious Almond Milk

by Ana Quadros in Cooking > Vegetarian & Vegan

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Homemade Delicious Almond Milk

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Never thought it would be so easy and delicious making Almond Milk at home!

This is a simple recipe with some simple step-by-step pictures but so valuable and I would like to share it with you.

All you need is:

1 cup of almonds

3 cups of water

Blender

Cheese cloth

Strainer

A bowl or a pot to sit the strainer

Soaking

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Soak 1 cup of almonds overnight

Rinse Almonds

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Just give it a quick rinse.

Blending Almonds

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Add Almonds in a blender with 3 cups of water and blend for one minute, It will look foamy and thick, just beautiful.

Setting the Cloth

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Set the cloth on the strainer over a big bowl or a pot.

Pouring the Mix

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Pour the silk almond milk over the cloth.

Let It Drain.

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Let the mix drains completely, you can also squeeze with your hands to get all the milk out.

No Waste.

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This is what was left in the cloth after draining all the milk. I always keep what is left and use as a face exfoliate or a mask, just fantastic!

Ready!

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Now that your Almond milk is ready, you can drink it chilled as it is, on smoothies or any recipe that calls for regular milk. Almond milk is healthy and delicious, as for me and my family it is our daily milk. Enjoy it!