How To Make Almond Milk

Almond milk has become an important ingredient not only in the field of beauty, but also in cooking: smoothies, cocktails, desserts are made from it, and added to baked goods.

Almond milk has become an important ingredient not only in the field of beauty, but also in cooking: smoothies, cocktails, desserts are made from it, and added to baked goods. But you don't have to buy industrial almond milk with lots of additives - you can make it at home!

Benefits of almond milk

 

Almond milk is made from nuts, it is rich in vitamins, micro and macro elements. Here is just a small list of the health benefits of almond milk:

Potassium and magnesium contribute to the improvement of the digestive tract, strengthen blood vessels. The protein found in nuts is an alternative to animal proteins. Therefore, almond milk saturates the body with proteins and energy. Since almond milk does not contain lactose, allergy sufferers can safely drink it. Warm almond milk with honey strengthens the immune system, helps to overcome insomnia and restore strength after physical and psychological trauma. Activates appetite and is a mild diuretic. Helps control weight: Almond milk has half the calories of cow's milk. Contains fewer carbohydrates than cow's milk - hence less sugar. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system due to the absence of cholesterol in the composition.

 

Making almond milk at home

Even a child can cope with the preparation of nut milk - after all, it requires only two ingredients.

1. Pour a glass of unroasted almonds with cold water for 5-9 hours. Pre-almonds can be scalded and peeled off.

2. Drain the water from the soaked almonds, then add three glasses of clean boiled water.

3. Smash the nuts with a blender until smooth. If necessary, add more water or nuts to make the milk thicker or thinner.

4. Strain the finished milk through cheesecloth or a sieve, pour into a glass jar and leave in the refrigerator.

 

5. Optionally, add vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup to the finished milk for additional aroma and flavor.

6. You can add a little cloves or cinnamon to almond milk for flavor. If you make almond milk from unpeeled nuts, the drink will take on a beige color.

Pressed almonds, which are left after making milk, can be used in baked goods, desserts or salads.

Cooked milk can be stored in the refrigerator for about two weeks. Industrial almond milk does not have to be stored in the refrigerator - you can safely take it for a day to work or to nature.

 

Recipe for homemade ice cream with almond milk. You will need a couple of glasses of almond milk, a few tablespoons of honey or syrup, a spoonful of chia seeds and half a spoonful of matcha tea. We mix everything and send it to the ice cream maker or into molds and into the freezer. Freeze and enjoy.

Harm of almond milk

Nut milk is not able to replace cow's milk, and even more so human milk - so it is contraindicated for children. Also, industrial almond milk often contains a stabilizer - carrageenan - which can cause many diseases and disruption of the digestive tract. In order not to consume harmful additives, we advise you to prepare almond milk at home.