How to Make Cashew Milk
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Welcome to the fourth and final episode of my Bold Baking Boot Camp. This week we are learning How to Make Non-Dairy Milk including Almond Milk, 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.
Cashew Milk is rich and silky, I like to add this non-dairy milk to smoothies and even dishes like Korma for its nutty flavor. If you’re looking for more non-dairy milks, get my recipes for Almond 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.
- 1 cup (50oz/142g) cashews raw unsalted
- 4 cups (32floz/900ml) filtered or purified water
- 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 colander.
- 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.
I find that 1 cup of nuts is more than enough for 1 quart of milk, some people prefer 2 cups.
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.
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Hi Gemma
About almond milk , is it the same amount of water soaked overnight i.e. ( 4 cups of filtered water for 1 cup of almond to blend) ? !
Thank you
Hi Taline,
Yes, the method is exactly the same,
Gemma 🙂
I have another use for the pulp after making nut milk. Add it to no-bake chocolate/oatmeal cookies!
really great idea 🙂
hii sis gemma… if i make that coconut milk..
have i COOK coconut before i blend with water?
thx you
Hi there,
NO! this depends on what you are using. If you are using dried coconut follow the recipe here. If you are using fresh coconut you blitz the flesh and the water from the coconut until it is really find, then strain it through a fine cloth, pressing out the last of the milk. There are a number of techniques but this will work for you,
Gemma 🙂
Sally, I think I am going a bit mad!
sorry, I corrected this recipe more than once, and for some reason it did not take correction!
I have returned to it right now again, and corrected it, your patience is really appreciated. thank you for sticking with it, I need this level of support sometimes!
Gemma 🙂
Hi Gemma, i have question. In the video you said cashew have to soaked for only 2 hours. Later in the recipe you wrote 8 hours. Which one the best? Thanks 🙂
Hi Aksara,
I will check this recipe, it should read two hours, sorry for the confusion,
Gemma 🙂
The recipe for cashew milk calls for 1 cup of almonds.
Thank you Yvonne, I have edited this now,
Gemma 🙂
Hi! It’s still almonds 🙂 I suppose your website knows your taste preference :))
By “new water” you mean still the same amount of water, right?
Mari, what would I do without you!
There be gremlins, I hope the correction will hold this time, I have no idea why this is happening, but thank you,
Gemma 🙂