In case you missed the memo, almond milk ain't almond milk! In fact, although it is pinned as a healthy alternative to dairy many commercially-bought almond milks contain nasty additives that may even cause cancer!
Luckily there's an alternative. Pull out the blender and go homemade. You just need a nut milk bag. Also, for best results, soak your almonds for 6-12 hours before the blend.
Almond Milk Recipe
- Takes 5 minutes (not including the almond soak)
- Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- Activated* almonds - 150g
- Pitted dates - 80g
- Vanilla - 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt - pinch
- Filtered water - 1L
Method
- *Activate your almonds by placing them in an air tight container, with a pinch of salt and 200ml water, letting sit in a fridge for 6-8 hours
TIP: Water level should reach double the height of the almonds and if any nuts float to the top then throw them out - Rinse with fresh cold water
- Combine your activated almonds and the rest of the ingredients in a blender
- Blend on high for 1-2 minutes
- Strain the mixture through a fine-meshed ‘cheese cloth’ or nut milk bag with a wide rimmed bowl or jug below
- Store in an airtight jar or bottle in the fridge to keep fresh
- If stored correctly, this will last 4-5 days
image credit: Soulful Skin