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How To Make Almond Milk

May 16, 2013 By Colleen 84 Comments

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How To Make Almond Milk

I’d like to show you How to Make Almond Milk using a Blendtec, my favorite high quality blender!  Of all the nut and seed milks, Almond milk is my absolute favorite!  It tastes so much better and is all natural.  You can use macadamia nuts, cashews and many types of seeds to make milks, but I love almond milk.  Raw unpasteurized whole almonds are the best but I often use regular bulk almonds.   Some people soak their nuts or seeds, drain them, and then make milk with that. I use almonds without soaking because I can’t seem to plan when I want to make the almond milk.

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I put 1 cup of almonds into my Blendtec Blender and add 4 cups of filtered water.   Then I push the whole juice button (used to make milk) and it runs on a premeasured time cycle.   I absolutely love that Blendtec has pre-programmed cycles. But if you prefer to operate it by touch… they also have a sliding bar so you can use your own power by feel.   You can see my Blendtec Review here.


Whole, Raw, Shelled, Unsalted Almonds

I then pour this mixture from the Blendtec into a nut bag strainer.   A Chef had once told me to use paint bags for straining since they are so cheap but I prefer the nut bag strainer which is certified food grade and BPA free.   I squeeze the “milk” from the nut bag into a bowl.   Some people reuse the pulp in recipes, but I find that there isn’t any flavor left in the pulp so I discard it. ( I have been told that you can mix it with honey to use for body scrubs.  I haven’t tried that yet. )

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I usually make 2 batches of milk when I make it because I go through it quickly.    I then pour the “milk” into containers that I use and refrigerate them.   I use this “milk”  in place of dairy milk for cooking, baking and of course hot cocoa!

If you want to make Nut Milk and so much more, you can purchase your Blendtec HERE!  They even have refurbished models on sale starting at $279 with a full  7- year warranty!

 

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Colleen

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Comments

  1. Juliet says

    September 9, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Almonds are expensive. How does the cost of this compare to buying almond milk in stores? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      September 13, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Juliet, I guess it depends on what brand of almond milk you buy. I buy organic almonds so it is a bit more but the flavor is unsurpassed. I can hardly stand to drink store bought almond milk!! I currently buy milkadamia made from macadamia nuts and it is so much better if you are going to buy plant based milk. I buy online at amazon pack 6 and that comes out to about $6 an aeseptic container. Making my own almond milk comes out to $5 for 3 pints which lasts me the same as the Milkadamia container. So many factors to use depending on what kind of plant based milk you use and if its organic or not and if things go on sale! I go organic. And I love the flavor of home made almond milk…so that is my choice. I also buy when the nuts go on sale and freeze them. Hope that answers your question.

      Reply
  2. Sally Ann Tews says

    November 22, 2015 at 7:15 am

    I never knew it was that easy to make almond milk.
    For this reason I think that I am going to put a blendtec blender
    on my wishlist.

    Reply
  3. feeroberts64 says

    November 14, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    I never knew it was this easy to make almond milk. I’ll definitely be doing this. Thanks.

    Reply
  4. Vanessa Deneen says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Thank you for posting this. I have always been curious as to how almond milk is made. I will definitely have to try this one of these days.

    Reply
  5. davisbk121 says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Thanks for the information. I pinned it, to try later.

    Reply
  6. SaraAB87 says

    November 7, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    This looks like a great blender.

    Reply
  7. Nikolina Vukelić says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I used to make milk out of oats, now I know I can make them out of nuts too, thank you!

    Reply
  8. Amber Ludwig says

    October 20, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Yum!! Thankfully we already have a blendtec so I can try this right away!! We go through milk like crazy!! Id love for my son to try other things to drink… this sounds like an easy and healthy option!! I can’t waut to try!!

    Reply
  9. Sarah Phillips says

    October 6, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing this! I’ve always wanted to make my own almond milk & cashew milk. I never knew it was so easy! Now I just have to get myself a Blendtec Blender!

    Reply
  10. Barrie Gillam MacLauchlin says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I had no idea it was this easy to make almond millk! I’m going to try it tomorrow!

    Reply
  11. ssjmommy says

    October 3, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    I don’t have a Blendtec blender. Do you think you can make it in another brand?

    Reply
  12. Karen Glatt says

    September 1, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I have a Blendtec blender and would love to make my own Almond Nut milk. I have a hard time eating almonds with my dentures, but drinking Almond milk sounds so delicious. I could put it on my oatmeal.

    Reply
  13. Betsy Barnes says

    August 21, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I never knew you could make nut milk. You and Blentec make it look so easy. I have a Blentec blender on my wish list for Christmas 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      Great Betsy, I hope you get one. I love love my Blendtec. And it is easy!

      Reply
    • Cynthia C says

      September 20, 2015 at 3:05 am

      I like the time cycles so there is no guesswork. I wonder how the cost compares to purchased almond milk.

      Reply
  14. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:05 am

    I like this idea of making your own almond milk. I like that it would be all natural.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Plus it tastes so very good!!

      Reply
  15. John Thuku says

    June 9, 2015 at 12:09 am

    This is a great post. I owuld love to make nut milf. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  16. Kanken says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    This post is really a nice one it helps new the web people,
    who are wishing for blogging.

    Reply
  17. Maria Morais Sarmento says

    May 4, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I’ve been thinking about trying this..maybe this post will be my first experiment 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Maria how did it turn out?

      Reply
  18. alicia szemon says

    April 25, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    I really want to try this! I love making everything homemade!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 28, 2015 at 5:52 am

      I hope you get one 🙂 Love love love mine.

      Reply
  19. Nikoletta D. says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Wow! I didn’t know it was so simple to make your own almond milk. Also, it’s the first time I hear about macademia milk. I’m now going to check out the review of Blendtech.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Once you start making your own milks you won’t go back to buying store brands Nikoletta D.

      Reply
  20. Fizzgig says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Yum. I love homemade nut milk. I can’t have almonds but I adore cashew milk for baking! I definitely need to get myself a nicer blender and a real nut milk bag.. I’ve just been using loads of cheesecloth and it’s a pain!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Fizzgig I use so much cashew milk in making vegan cheese! I was recently told that hazelnuts sub really nicely also for cashews or almonds. I am going to have to try them.

      Reply
  21. Pam V H says

    April 13, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    I like making almond milk like this! I like that I can control the ingredients. I don’t add ingredients for the texture and thickness like commercial brands do, and it doesn’t need it, the texture is fine.

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    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      I agree Pam VH. The texture is fine and it even thickens on it’s own when heated for hot cocoa. I don’t ad anything to my nut milk except cocoa for a hot drink. I love it with cereal and to replace dairy milk for baking.

      Reply
  22. irinagrishina says

    April 13, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    What a great way to make nut milk at home! Would be another wonderful thing that Blendtec does. Will be great to use in raw desserts too.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      I’m just getting into raw desserts so will be experimenting with that. I have used it making raw puddings using avocados, maple syrup and cocoa. Mmmm

      Reply
  23. Patty Gale says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks so simple! I LOVE almond milk, too, but I guess I never thought to make my own like this. Thank you, Colleen!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      Your welcome Patty! I’ve tried so many dairy free alternatives and my fav is home made almond milk!

      Reply
  24. James Donovan says

    March 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Looks yummy

    Reply
  25. pumpkinsfan76 says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe, I have been wanting one of these blenders for a while.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Refurbished models are on sale now for $275! CHEAP with warranty. Great way to get into a Blendtec.

      Reply
  26. Usman Khalid says

    March 14, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I think Coconut is also good for lactose intolerent

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Yes Usman Khalid coconut is a good replacement for baking..but too rich for me to just drink. I love almond milk to drink and use for cereal and also in baking.

      Reply
  27. lana simanovicki says

    March 12, 2015 at 11:16 am

    love this after you make it and refridgerate it how long can you keep it in the fridge till it goes bad

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      Depends on how much you use it. Double batch lasts about 4 days for me in the refridg. I’ve never had any go bad cause I’ve always used it before that Lana 🙂

      Reply
  28. Pam V H says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I’ve made really good almond milk in a blender, but never tried any other kinds of nuts. I think I’ll try cashews next.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Pam V. Cashews are fabulous to use as a dairy substitute and adding nutritional yeast to it will make it cheesy flavored 🙂 I use it a lot for stroganoff sauce!

      Reply
  29. jazzymiranda12 says

    March 10, 2015 at 4:23 am

    wow this actually looks quite simple i might have to try it

    Reply
  30. punkin0001 says

    March 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    My son was talking about making milk. No one believed him and I see you can definitely do it! I will have to let him see this post for sure! 😀

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      Absolutely punkin0001! You can make milks from almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, seeds…you name it.

      Reply
  31. lisa says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I have heard of but never tasted nut milk. Can you drink it straight, or is it best used in cooking? I’m going to pin this and try it.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:11 pm

      Lisa…it is delicious straight like milk! I use it cold for chocolate milk or heat it for cocoa. It’s great in cereal. I use it in place of milk for baking. But if I also use coconut milk/cream from can for baking when a thicker, richer milk is needed.

      Reply
  32. syed daniyal says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    almond milk its a delight for skin as well as almond is rich in vitamin e so getting glowing skin can be achieved too

    Reply
  33. krysprincess says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:26 am

    great post

    Reply
  34. krysprincess says

    June 16, 2013 at 2:50 am

    wowo never knew you can do that i have to try that

    Reply
  35. Kyaw Sein says

    May 25, 2013 at 1:08 am

    Thanks so much for sharing. Its only needs to have a Blendtec to make it at home. Must try it.

    Reply
  36. Bianca Mcneace says

    May 24, 2013 at 3:43 am

    Thanks for this! I didn’t realize I could make this at home!!!

    Reply
  37. Maria says

    May 21, 2013 at 2:54 am

    Cool! Now if only I had a Blendtec!

    Reply
  38. Chantal H. says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:09 am

    looks super yummy!

    Reply
  39. Sunnymay says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    You make it look easy and I have a few Gluten Free friends who love Almond Milk, so now they can DIY and be thrifty at the same time.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      May 20, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Sunnymay, I don’t have to make it look easy…it IS easy with the right equipment:)

      Reply
  40. Heather M. says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I love almond milk and I have seen the “soaking” way before but this is nice because you can make it on a whim. Now could you use a regular blender that has liquify?? If so, how long does it normally take to get the almonds to where you need them to be before straining??

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    • Colleen says

      May 19, 2013 at 3:22 am

      Heather…I have burned out every type of blender that has not been a VitaMix or Blendtec making nut milks … You could try it on another type of blender but it is not my recommendation. You would want the almonds to be so finely ground they feel finer than sand.

      Reply
  41. carla bonesteel says

    May 17, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    OMG! This looks so cool! I’ve never thought of making my own nut milk. Now, I want a Blendtec!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      May 20, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Carla..put a Blendtec on your xmas wish list…maybe a couple of family could split the cost 🙂

      Reply
  42. Maria Iemma says

    May 16, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Wow – I learn something new every day by reading this blog. All I need is a blendtec and I will be set.

    Reply
  43. Kelly Fuselier Thompson says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:11 am

    this is absolutely phenominal….ok, so if you want to skip the milk, can you leave the water out and let it make nut butter or is it only for milk etc- either way , this is awesome

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      May 16, 2013 at 2:59 am

      Hi Kelly…of course you can make nut butters with the Blendtec!

      Reply
  44. Kathy Idol says

    March 22, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Never heard or thought of this. Sounds good for baking. Thanks

    Reply
    • bella says

      May 27, 2013 at 12:06 am

      I love almonds this sounds good,but I need a good blender to make it.

      Reply
  45. md kennedy says

    March 14, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Awesome! Now if I could just win a Vitamix! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Holly Robinson says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing! I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  47. Jenn B says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:04 am

    After you make a ‘batch’ of this, how long does it keep?

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 26, 2012 at 4:07 am

      Hi Jenn..mine is usually all gone by 3 days. I think the longest I’ve had it is maybe 5..because we use it so fast 🙂
      You just stir it before use because the almond pulp falls to the bottom.

      Reply

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