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Almond Milk Nutrition Beats Most Milks, Plus Learn How to Make

DrAxe.com · /recipes/almond-milk/

Prep: 24 hrs · Original yield: 8

Ingredients

Batches1Original yield: 8
  • almonds1 cup
  • enough water to cover the almonds in a bowl
  • water (for blending after almonds soak)2 cups

Method

  1. Place 1 cup of almonds in a glass bowl, and add enough water to cover them.
  2. Soak the almonds in water for 24 hours.
  3. After 24 hours, drain and rinse the almonds.
  4. Then add almonds and 2 cups of water together in a blender.
  5. Blend for 2 minutes.
  6. Using the cheesecloth, strain out the almonds.
  7. Press out almond milk from meal (through the cheesecloth).
  8. Sweeten, to taste.
  9. Refrigerate. Consume within a week of making.

Swaps & notes

Use a natural sweetener like stevia or honey to add more flavor.