It seems as though everyone is buying nondairy alternatives as a 'milk' beverage of choice! It is something that has been going on for awhile but it seems that more and more stores and restaurants are having nondairy milk alternatives. If you are someone who is buying and drinking nondairy milk, such as almond mylk I recommend you try making it on your own because it is super easy and cheaper.
To answer the mylk and not milk question before I move on...I spell milk when referring to a nondairy milk as mylk because it is a way to differentiate dairy v. nondairy...that's all...nothing more fancy or deeper meaning than that!
To make nut mylk (in this case lets work with almonds). I recommend buying raw almonds. That way they are pure, having been roasted, dried, salted, smoked, sugared, etc...
You can make any amount of nut mylk you want at a time, just keep in mind the ration of nuts to water will be 1:2 cups.
If you can I also recommend using alkaline water or reverse osmosis water...just to be more pure and balancing for the body.
****If you do not have a nut bag you will need to purchase one...or cheese clothe
1. First get your nuts. Lets just work with a simple 1 cup of raw almonds. First you need to soak your nuts for at least 4 hours. I recommend just soaking them in the frig the night before. To soak, place nuts in a bowl with enough water to cover the nuts.
2. After your nuts have been soaked rise them off.
3. (some people like to peel their nuts but I don't find it necessary)
4. In a blender place the 1 cups of nuts with 2 cups of water.
5. At the very minimum I suggest adding a pinch of stevia and a pinch of salt. If you want sweeter milk add in more stevia, or agave, maple syrup, molasses, honey etc (experiment with your taste preference).
6. Blend nuts on high for 1 minute.
7. Get container you will put your nut mylk in and cover the opening with the nut bag.
8. Pour nut mylk through nut bag to allow nut bag to catch the nut pulp.
9. Squeeze nut bag so make sure you get every last drop of goodness
10. Place nut mylk in frig and drink up.
Should last in frig for a few days. You will notice separation...this does not mean it is bad, just shake it up before serving. I find that mason jars work the best!
If you are someone who doesn't like to be wasteful there are plenty of recipes to use the nut pulp (aka almond flour) in...especially in healthy baked goods. Yum!
