How to Make Almond Milk

5 from 38 votes

Almond milk is easily made from almonds and water. You can then add a sweetener, pinch of salt and vanilla extract if you'd like. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!

Prep Time: 8

Total Time: 8

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond milk, almond milk recipe, homemade almond milk, how to make almond milk

Servings: servings

Calories: 107.1kcal

Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds soaked overnight
4 cups cold filtered water plus more for soaking

Optional

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or 1 to 2 soaked and pitted dates
pinch of sea salt

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Instructions

After the almonds have soaked overnight, drain and rinse them. Then, place the almonds in your high-powered blender along with the water and any optional add-ins.
Blend the ingredients on high for 2 minutes, or until creamy.
Strain the almond milk through a nut-milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth into a bowl or large measuring cup.
Pour the almond milk into an airtight storage container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Video

Notes

These are my favorite glass jars for storing homemade nut milks and this is my favorite nut-milk bag. I also recommend this brand of raw, organic almonds.
When I'm straining the almond milk, I prefer to strain it into a large measuring bowl as it's easier to pour into a storage container without spilling.

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