Homemade Almond Milk

It's easy to make your own almond milk and here is how!  Almond milk is a healthier alternative to soy and dairy milk.  I will never go back to buying it from the store again!  This tastes so good and creamy, it is hard to believe that it so simple to make. 

.Place almonds in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak at least 12 hours.

Drain water.

Blend almonds and 3 cups water in a blender on low speed for 10 seconds. Turn blender off for 5 seconds. Blend almonds and water on high speed for 60 seconds.

Pour mixture through cheesecloth or a nut bag into a bowl. 

Discard the pulp or save for another use.

Clean the blender and return milk to blender; add agave nectar (or substitute honey) and salt. Blend milk until smooth.   Enjoy this healthy and delicious almond milk.  

                                  
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 Printable Recipe

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup raw almonds
water to cover
3 cups water
1 tablespoon agave nectar, or more to taste ( you can also substitute honey)
1 pinch sea salt

Directions:
1 .Place almonds in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak at least 12 hours. Drain water.
2. Blend almonds and 3 cups water in a blender on low speed for 10 seconds. Turn blender off for 5 seconds. Blend almonds and water on high speed for 60 seconds. Pour mixture through cheesecloth or a nut bag into a bowl. Discard the pulp or save for another use.
3. Clean the blender and return milk to blender; add agave nectar and salt. Blend milk until smooth.