After traumatizing you all with poop stories, I’ll try to make it up by offering you my favorite staple of a raw diet, almond milk. Sure, you can buy it in a shelf stable package. Great for storing long-term, but not really raw. And in my quest for a decent dairy substitute for my morning cup of joe (I know, not raw either), I can’t tell you how many packages of almond milk I’ve opened that didn’t smell quite right. So frustrating.
With coffee.
I’ve made almond milk from many different recipes, but I find that my all time favorite is made from simply almonds and water, nothing else. If I want to sweeten it later, I’ll add some honey, stevia or agave later, depending on what I mix it with.
Mix with cantaloupe for a creamy smoothie.
It makes the best Chai Mate Latte. Steep Chai Mate. Add fresh almond milk and honey or agave.
Chai Mate Latte
Almond Milk
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 8 hours |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 8 hours, 10 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Beverage |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Almonds
- 4 cups Water
Optional
- 4 Medjool Dates
- 2 tablespoons Agave
- 2 tablespoons Honey ((not vegan))
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Note
Most of the ingredients are optional. I typically prefer a simple milk made with just almonds and water. If I'm craving a more decadent drink, I'll add a sweetener along with some coconut oil and vanilla. Don't forget to save the pulp to stock your pantry with homemade almond flour.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Soak almonds in spring or filtered water about 6-8 hours. I like to start soaking them just before going to bed and make a fresh batch of milk first thing in the morning to serve with my tea or mate. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Rinse soaked nuts. Add to Vita Mix or high speed blender with 4 cups water. All of the other add-ins are optional. For a sweet milk, add dates, agave or honey. Add coconut oil for a rich, creamy texture. Add vanilla, freshly scraped or extract for, well, because vanilla tastes wonderful. Most often, I make my almond milk with simply almonds and milk because I like to save the pulp for other recipes. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Blend on high for a few minutes. The mixture will be somewhat grainy. Some folks like that, and if you're one of them, drink up and enjoy. If not, move on to the next step. | |
| Step 4 | |
| With a bowl or pitcher underneath, pour milk through a nut milk bag. Hold the top closed and twist and squeeze milk through the bag. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Drink the milk. Refrigerate the leftovers. Save the pulp (refrigerate, freeze or dehydrate) for some delicious raw recipes like macaroons or almond crackers. | |
Try it. Besides planning ahead a little for the soak time, it’s really quick and easy.
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