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Hi Bold Bakers!
Welcome to the fourth and final episode of my Bold Baking Boot Camp. This week we are learning How to Make Almond Milk and other non-dairy milks Cashew Milk and Coconut Milk. In previous weeks we covered how to make Gluten-Free Flours, a Sugar Substitute Chart and a Weight Conversion Chart, so if you missed those you can always catch up.
Whether you eat dairy free or not, nut milks have made their way into our everyday diets. We have them in drinks like coffee, smoothies and also curries and soups. They taste great and they are incredibly easy to make. I’m going to show you how to make 3 of the most popular non-dairy milks.
We have come a long way in recent years from thinking that dairy free, gluten free and vegan ingredients and recipes are just for those who are intolerant or have a particular diet. Chefs and restaurants have educated themselves and learned how to serve up 5 star food that is geared towards anyone who wants to eat a particular way.
Almond Milk is a creamy and delicious non-dairy milk that is high in protein. You can also out my recipes for Cashew milk and Coconut milk.
Important Note: You can replace Non-Dairy Milks for regular milk or water in your recipes. The equation is equal parts 1:1 ratio.
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How to Make Almond Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup (50z/142g) almonds, raw unsalted
- 4 cups (32floz/900ml) filtered or purified water
Instructions
- Soak your nuts in 4 cups of water (2 pints) for 8 hours at room temperature.
- Discard soaking water and rinse your nuts in a collinder
- Place soaked nuts and fresh new water in high speed blender. Cover and blend on high for 1-2 minutes. It will be milky and have a bit of foam on the top.
- Strain milk through a clean tea towel or a nut bag and squeeze into a bowl.
- Store in a covered glass jar, bottle or pitcher in the refrigerator, it’ll be good for about 4-5 days.
- Feel free to add vanilla, cinnamon or other flavors to your milk.
Recipe Notes
These same instructions work for any nut that you prefer to use. Though, generally almonds are my go-to choice.
Separation is totally natural with homemade nut milks, just be sure to shake it up just before serving.
And in case you missed previous episodes, make sure to get my Homemade Gluten Free flours and Weight Conversion Chart.
I’m excited to try this. 1 cup of nuts and 4 cups water to soak them in. However you don’t say how much water to blend with the nuts.
It can’t be 4cups because it only makes one quart.
I presume it is 1 cup of water is that right?
Thanks
Hello
can you use plain water from the tap to soak them and must the water be warm – lukewarm or cold
I only have a small smoothie blender, so I want to blend 3 times and then just divide the almonds and water 3 times, it’s ok
Kind regards, Nathalia
I found a website that helps explain about soaking and why most folk toss the soaked water. bebodywise.com
Here is the quote:
3. Enhances Nutrients Absorption
When almonds are soaked, it facilitates digestive enzymes to break down. Due to the same, the fibre and antioxidants benefits get enhanced besides the nutrient availability. Also, one of the benefits of almonds soaked in water is that it does help in the removal of impurities like tannin and phytic acid. These antinutrients reduce the absorption of minerals; therefore, soaking almonds ensures that it does not thwart the absorption of certain nutrients.
Why is the soaking water not used in the milk part?
If one uses the almond crushed or chopped in baking, and we are fine, I can’t see what is wrong with the soaking water…puzzling!
Hi Gemma….
Lovely recipes, as usual… ????
Quick question…
For oat milk, should I use the cashew method or the coconut method?
Thank you for such informative posts and recipes.
As usual, not disappointed with the recipe! I made mango Shake with the milk, and it turned out just as usual!
Thankyou!
Hi Gemma,
I love all your recipes. I have a quick question can you use steam pasturized almonds for this.
I followed your instructions but only got 2.5 cups of milk. I only have a Vitamix stick blender, but I put it on full power and squeezed real hard. Any suggestions?
Hi Gemma can I use golden syrup to sweeten nut milks thx derek
Hi, quick question. Can you just use tap water?