Almond Milk I
Almonds are soaked and ground to make almond milk, a plant-based beverage that can be used as a nondairy milk substitute.
Easy
Total Time
10 minutes
Servings
4 cups (1 l/1.1 US qt)
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 cup (100 g/3.5 oz) almonds
2
4 cups (1 l/1.1 US qt) water
3
Dates (optional)
4
Salt (optional)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Soak the almonds in the water overnight. They should swell and become supple.
2
Grind the soaked almonds and water in a blender. Blend in a pinch of salt and a few dates if desired.
3
Strain the almond mixture through a fine filter to remove the almond solids. Folded cheesecloth or a nut milk bag work well.
4
Use the almond milk immediately or chill.
Notes
- •Almond meal, which is made from the leftover chaff, can be used in smoothies and other recipes that call for almonds or almond flour.