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Homemade Almond Milk

February 12, 2019 by jlpenner 6 Comments

Homemade Almond Milk

As much as I love dairy I really think I need to step away from it- I’ve got some health stuff going on right now and in the past when I have dropped dairy it has helped me improve. In reality, despite the controversy, I would really like to be able to switch over to raw dairy. I have a possible source for some raw goat milk and may consider it at some point. But in the meantime almond milk is really fascinating me. I have liked it in the past- but to be honest I don’t love the additives in the store bought kind. I like to try to stay as close to nature as I can with my food these days.

So I did some research on making my own Homemade Almond Milk and decided to give it a shot. And you know what? I liked it. Now it is different than regular milk- but I find the flavor complements most of the foods you would eat or drink it with. And here’s another thing I like.. you use the whole product, there is no waste.

You will have this almond paste/meal left over but you can easily throw it in pancakes, oatmeal or muffins. And with a little experimenting you could probably even use it to bread chicken or something.

It is super easy to make and ends up running around $1-1.50 a quart depending on your almond cost (but then you use the paste for something else and that ends up lowering the cost even more).

I even tinkered with adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax meal in with the ground almonds to add a bit of thickening (as well as omega 3’s). It did add to the “mouth feel” but changed the flavor. Not necessarily in a bad way- just different. I think my next experiment will be a mixture of almonds and coconut- yum sounds good right?

I was able to pick up a 10 pound bag of raw, unpasteurized almonds on eBay for about $3.99 a pound shipped. (may not be available anymore) This was not a crazy good price (about the same as I could get on sale)- but it is not possible to find unpasteurized almonds here in the stores. So I wanted to give them a try.

Here is what I did:

Homemade Almond Milk
makes up to 1 quart

1 cups raw almonds- soak overnight in the fridge and rinse before using
3-4 cups fresh filtered water (less will be creamier)
1 tablespoon agave nectar, sucanat, or honey (if you want)
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla (optional)

In your blender add almonds and water and sweetener (if you decided to use it). Blend on the highest setting for 2-3 minutes until you create a thick and creamy mixture. Using a nut milk bag (I know weird name) or just a pair of new pantyhose that you snipped half of the leg off of the strain the almond meal mixture into a large bowl.  I like to use a large measuring cup for easier pouring. You can either let the mixture sit and strain into the bowl or squeeze it out (my preferred method). At this point you would add the salt and the vanilla.  Store the strained almond milk in glass jar or covered pitcher in the refrigerator (for up 2-3 day).

Enjoy! And use up that almond pulp- let us know if you try making Homemade Almond Milk.

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Comments

  1. luann nogle says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I am definitely going to try this recipe. I love almond milk and this way, I know EXACTLY what is going in to it. Thanks! I will let you know how I like it.
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    • frugal jen says

      November 29, 2010 at 9:05 pm

      please do!!
      Reply
  2. Frin says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Great idea.....I'm giving it a try today! Thank you!
    Reply
    • frugal jen says

      November 30, 2010 at 10:19 am

      no problem!!
      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    March 5, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    I have been wanting to try this! But my blender is terrible. I am hording recipes/ideas for when I get a vitamix (someday soon I hope!). Just a thought, I saw a youtube video on how to do this and they used dates as a sweetener. That might be worth a try
    Reply
  4. Sherry says

    March 5, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I have been making almond milk for a year now. I have a post on it. http://www.missionmama.com/category/homemade-basics/almond-milk-and-power-bars Back then, I used agave. I have noticed since that, a couple dates work quite well...even better. I have started dehydrating the almond pulp and using it in other bake goods. It saves lots of money! I use only 4 cups water if I want a thicker consistency. I use 8 for regular milk. I do like to use some of that to do a second squeeze. I hope to make a video soon. Thanks!
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