I learned how to make almond milk because a few years ago I inexplicably became lactose intolerant! I am one of those people who enjoys the milk part of “cereal and milk” more than the cereal, so I was bummed when I couldn’t drink milk any more. Cookies and brownies weren’t the same after that, because without a tall glass of ice cold milk to go with them — what’s the point?
I first tried soy milk as a replacement but I just didn’t like it. But then I discovered almond milk! (I think my love of almonds is pretty well documented.) I quickly became a fan. But I have never been a fan of the price — it’s so expensive! And since I’m the only one who will drink it I always seem to end up wasting much of it.
Then I had one of those “lightbulb”moments when I came across a blog post on Cafe Zupas website (a great restaurant in Salt Lake City) titled “How To Milk An Almond”. I always have raw, whole almonds in the house (they are my go-to snack!) and I could have been making my own almond milk this whole time! Oh, I hate when I realize I’ve been missing out on saving money. Oh well — at least today I was able to rectify the situation. And what a DELICIOUS experience it was! So today I’m sharing this delicious discovery with you!
Almond Milk
- 1 cup whole raw almonds (not toasted or roasted, etc), enough water to cover
- 3 – 4 cups water, more if desired
- a pinch of salt
- honey, to taste
Soak the almonds overnight in a bowl with enough water to cover.
Drain and discard the soaking water.
Put the soaked almonds in the blender with 3 -4 cups of water.
Blend on high speed until smooth.
Looks beautiful, doesn’t it?
Lay a linen or cotton towel (not terry cloth) inside a bowl large enough to hold all the liquid.
Pour the milk into the towel, and squeeze out the excess liquid.
What’s left in the towel is called almond meal and is valuable, so don’t throw it away. :-) (More on that later.)
Taste the milk and if it’s a little too nutty for you, add a pinch of salt, and 1-2 teaspoons of honey. I added a little more honey because I like it a teeny, tiny bit on the sweeter side. You could even add some homemade chocolate syrup and make Chocolate Almond Milk!
Store your DIY almond milk in a glass jar or bottle. The liquid will separate between uses, so just be sure to shake it up before each use. Now go find something yummy to drink it with, or pour it on! Or better yet, when it’s nice and chilled enjoy a tall cold glass all by itself and savor the natural deliciousness homemade by YOU! :-)
Bonus: How To Prepare Almond Meal
Now, about that almond meal. I spread mine out on a cookie sheet and bake it in the oven for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. I then let it cool completely and put it in a Ziploc bag and throw it in the freezer for use at a later date. It’s delicious in a variety of recipes (gluten-free cookies, anyone?) and saves you a bundle compared to buying almond meal at the store.
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SOOO glad I found this. this solves two problems in one. My husband wont let me buy almond meal (he thinks it is too expensive) and I’m tired of spending $3 or more on a half gallon of almond milk that only I actually use. Now I will get both from some almonds I got for a great price by bulk at Costco.
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I recently discovered that almond meal can be used to make more almond too. I find this out when I was making almond milk and I immediately wanted to make more. In the past I have also dried it to make crackers, cereal and I’ve also used it to make hummus. I read someplace that people use it for a facial scrub. With so many uses it is like gold!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.How much milk does this recipe make?? I see you have it in a mason jar but does it make more than one mason jar?? We think my son might have an allergy to dairy and he is a big milk drinker.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Because almonds are naturally very nutritious, almond milk doesn’t need to be fortified. You can make almond milk yourself at home, and it will have the same nutritional value as the almond milk available commercially.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.While wild almond species are toxic, domesticated almonds are not; Jared Diamond argues that a common genetic mutation causes an absence of glycoside amygdalin, and this mutant was grown by early farmers, “at first unintentionally in the garbage heaps, and later intentionally in their orchards”. ;
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I just made a gallon of this milk and flavoured it with the vanilla bean and raw honey! YUUUM! My only questions would be: how long does it last in the fridge?
Expiry date?
And nutritionally how does it measure up to whole milk?
Also, with the almond meal, when you bake it do you expect it to be quite dry when it comes out of the oven?
THANK you for opening my eyes to the possibility of making my own almond milk!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for the tutorial! My family no longer drinks cow milk, as my 3 year old calls it. We all prefer almond milk, and but a TON of it, so this is just awesome! Thank you! I’ll be repinning this one!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh to make vanilla almond milk do you think it would be better to soak the almonds with some vanilla beans OR just add some pure vanilla extract to the milk? I’m thinking the soaking would be better, but wondered what your thoughts on this were.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Here is a recipe that uses vanilla bean: http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/24/my-favourite-homemade-almond-milk-step-by-step-photos/
I need to watch potassium intake. Almond Silk is the only brand that is low in potassium. Thus that is what I’ve been buying. Anyone know how to determine how much potassium is in the milk you make? Supposedly Silk brand has a patent on the recipe that allows it to have lower potassium. Makes me wonder if the home made is capable of having low potassium????
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am so excited to try this and the coconut milk. Thanks for sharing
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lactose intolerance and Celiac often go hand-and-hand. With your son having Celiac Disease have you thought about being tested?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I too am wondering how long this is good for after you make it? Also I know in the store they make plain almond milk and the Vanilla Almond milk, which I prefer. Any ideas how I would do that?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just found this on Pinterest and I was curious. I just bought my first ever half gallon of All Natural Blue Diamond almond milk at the grocery store this morning. I want to try it in my coffee instead of the 1% milk I normally use. Took a sip of it before I poured it into my coffee and I like the rich, slightly sweet taste (not enough to buy gallons of it for the whole family though!). So anyway, I’m curious how much this recipe yields and what the cost is compared to purchasing it at the grocery store. I got the half gallon on sale for $3.00. I know nuts are very expensive so I’m wondering if it’s really worth the time and effort of making it yourself.
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just made this. So easy and delicious!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.i have some raw almonds i purchased earlier this summer from our farmers market that i need to use up soon and i love this idea but how long will the milk last? how long will the almond meal last in the freezer?
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