How to Make Raw Almond Milk

Raw almond milk is simple to make and is loaded with nutrients. For those avoiding animal products, making milk of almonds is an alternative to using cow or goat's milk. With simple steps and a few ingredients and tools, you can make it in your own kitchen.

Things You'll Need

• Almonds
• Water
• Salt
• Sweetener
• Vanilla
• Blender

Instructions

1. Soak 1 cup of almonds in a large bowl of water. Leave for a few hours, or overnight.

2. Drain almonds and place in a powerful blender. Add 3 cups of water, a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of vanilla.

3. Add sweetener to the blender. How much you add depends on the sweetener you prefer. Honey, liquid stevia or agave nectar are sweeteners you may consider. Start with a small amount. You can add more later.

4. Blend at the highest speed for about one minute until it is smooth and foamy.

5. Perform a taste test. If your almond milk needs more sweetener, add it now. If your almond milk still has too many chunks of almonds, blend it a bit longer.

6. Strain with cheesecloth if desired. Many people enjoy almond milk as it is. Others prefer all the small, almond particles strained out.

Tips & Warnings

• Use this method with other nuts or grains, as well. Try it with cashews, pecans, rice or oats. Mix different milks together for your own blends.

• Use nut milks in smoothies or on cereals. You can even mix with cow's milk for those that are hesitant about drinking straight nut milk.