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How To Make Almond Milk

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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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    1. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!!

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

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

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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!

    1. 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.

  10. 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.

    1. 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.

    1. 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

    1. 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.

    1. 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 🙂

  11. 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.

    1. 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!

  12. 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! 😀

  13. 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.

    1. 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.

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

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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??

    1. 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.

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

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

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

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    1. 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.

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