How to Make Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk
A decade ago, making almond milk was just one of those weird "hippie things" that my mom used to do. When I'd go over to her house for a visit, more often than not, there would be almonds soaking in a bowl on her window sill, and I'd think she'd gone nuts...Flash forward several years, and now I'm the nutty one.
Making almond milk is a very regular task in our house. Just like doing laundry or vacuuming, it's got to be done and is part of our weekly routine.
How to Make Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk
You'll Need
Equipment:
Blender (I LOVE my Vitamix)
Glass Jar, like a large Mason jar or milk jug, for storing
Ingredients:
1 cup Raw Almonds, preferably organic
4 cups Water, filtered
1-2 Dates, fresh and preferably organic
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/8 tsp Salt
Instructions:
Put almonds in a small bowl and cover with water to soak overnight.
The next day, drain, transfer to a blender and add water. Blend for 4 minutes or 1 minute in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix.
Drape the cheesecloth or nut milk bag over a large bowl or measuring cup and pour in the milk to strain out the pulp.
Squeeze the liquid from the pulp and pour it into a glass jar for storage.
The milk will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
How to Make Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk