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.
- Time
- 10 minutes plus overnight soaking
- Yield
- 4 cups (1 l)
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100 g) almonds
- 4 cups (1 l) water
- Dates (optional)
- Salt (optional)
Method
- Soak the almonds in the water overnight. They should swell and become supple.
- Grind the soaked almonds and water in a blender. Blend in a pinch of salt and a few dates if desired.
- Strain the almond mixture through a fine filter to remove the almond solids. Folded cheesecloth or a nut milk bag work well.
- 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.
Equipment
- Blender
- Cheesecloth
- Sieve