How to Make Homemade Plant-Based Milk - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade plant-based milk is a delicious and nutritious alternative to dairy milk. Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply looking to reduce your consumption of animal products, making your own plant-based milk at home is a great way to ensure you're getting a high-quality, natural product without any added preservatives or sweeteners.

There are many different types of plant-based milks to choose from, including almond, cashew, oat, coconut, and hemp. Each type of plant-ba...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup raw, skin-on almonds
  • ⅓ cup cashews
  • 4 cups filtered water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon whole flax seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine oats, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl and cover with 2 cups filtered water. Allow to soak in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and add flax seeds. Let stand so flax seeds react with the water and mixture comes to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a blender and blend until creamy. Let rest for 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups filtered water. Blend until well combined, smooth, and creamy. Strain the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve. Enjoy right away or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before use.
  • Nutrition

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 202mg