Homemade almond milk is a fresh and fantastic alternative to store bought almond milk.
Almond Milk
Yields: 1000 mL
Ingredients:
1 cup almonds
4 cups water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1 tsp raw cacao powder (optional)
Instructions:
- Soak, 1 cup of raw almonds overnight in water.
- Add 4 cups of water to blender along with the soaked almonds.
- Puree/liquify for 2-3 minutes until well blended.
- Using a nut bag or a fine strainer, allow the liquid to pass through the strainer. Press out as much liquid as you can.
- Stores for 2-3 days in the fridge.
Notes:
- Save the almond pulp for toppings on salads or desserts, or in smoothies or baking.
- For vanilla almond milk, add 1/2 tsp natural vanilla extract.
- For chocolate almond milk, add 1 tsp raw cacao powder and 1 date or 1-3 drops stevia.
This recipe was provided by Registered Nutritional Consultant, Certified Personal Trainer, Triathlete and NCCP Trained Coach, Tara Postnikoff. You’ll want to check out her website by Clicking Here. The Naked Label loves Tara’s drive and specialized coaching in Healthy Eating and Active Living.
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