Homemade Almond Milk
1 cup Almonds (raw, unsalted)
2 tbsps Pitted Dates
4 cups Water
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Soak almonds in water for 8-12 hours. Drain and rinse.
Combine almonds, dates and water in a blender, about 1 minute on high.
Over a large bowl or pot, strain the pulp out of the nut milk using cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
Add cinnamon and vanilla extract to the nut milk and whisk until combined.
Divide into glasses and enjoy!
Storage: Refrigerate in an air-tight glass container up to 3-4 days. Shake well before using. It is natural for the milk to separate.
No Dates: Use 1-2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup instead.
Leftover Almond Pulp: Add to oatmeal, smoothies or vegetable/bean dips. Use as a crumble in dessert, or crust for chicken, fish, pork or shrimp.
Make Almond Flour: Spread leftover nut pulp onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at lowest setting for about 3 hours or until completely dry. Add almond meal to food processor and blend into a fine powder. Use in any recipe that calls for almond flour.