How to Make Vanilla Almond Milk - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vanilla almond milk is a delicious and nutritious alternative to dairy milk. It is made from blending almonds with water and straining out the pulp, resulting in a smooth and creamy beverage that is perfect for those looking for a plant-based milk option. This homemade version is not only easy to make, but it also allows you to control the ingredients, sweetness, and flavor, making it a personalized and healthier option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 2 dates, pitted
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 4 cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 32 fluid ounces

  • Place almonds and vanilla bean in a bowl; add enough water to cover completely. Place dates in a separate bowl and add enough water to cover completely. Soak almonds and dates at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and discard soaking water from almonds and rinse almonds thoroughly. Drain water from dates and keep water to add to the almond milk, if desired.
  • Combine soaked almonds, vanilla bean, dates, and sea salt in a blender; pour in 3 cups water. Blend on high for 1 minute. Let sit to allow foam to subside, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1 cup water and some of the date water for extra sweetness; blend until almond milk is smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Place a nut milk bag in a quart-size measuring cup or large bowl. Pour almond milk into the bag and lift to drain. Gently squeeze the bag to extract as much milk as possible. Store almond milk in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 88mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 289mg