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Nut MilksThese are wonderful dairy-free healthy drinks (unless you're allergic to nuts, of course!) It is sometimes wise to avoid pasteurized milk (many people are sensitive to it and it therefore detracts from, rather than enhances, their health), so milks made from nuts make a nutritious option for those that must, or choose to, avoid milk (see-"Is milk healthy?" for more information. Any type of raw nuts (or seeds) can be used. Almonds are great, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find truly raw almonds (all almonds that come from California are now supposed to be pasteurized). If you are able to find raw almonds, then by all means go ahead and use them; otherwise, choose from walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. You can feel free to play around with the amounts until you get it just how you like it.
Use fewer almonds and add some banana or pitted dates for a sweeter drink or
add more almonds and less water for a creamier one. Feel free to add a some cinnamon, vanilla, a different sweetener, fruit, etc.
You can use this as the base for a smoothie, serve it with breakfast, or just drink it plain as nourishing and refreshing drink any time of the day!
Nut-based milks will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.
Basic Nut Milk
1 cup almonds (or other nuts/seeds), soaked 4-8 hours or overnight, and then drained (see nuts and seeds for the recommended minimum and maximum soaking times for most nuts and seeds 4 cups water 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup or stevia to taste Pinch Himalayan or sea salt Directions:Blend nuts and water in a Blendtec or Vita-Mix high speed blender for several minutes (to ensure the nuts are completely pulverized). Strain through a "nut milk bag" or several layers of cheesecloth if you want it to be very smooth. Clean the blender and then put the strained drink back in with the other ingredients, and then blend again. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.If you don't have time for soaking and straining, you can use the following recipe: Quick Nut Milk 1/2 cup raw almond butter, cashew butter, sesame butter or other nut/seed butter 4 cups water 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup or stevia to taste Pinch Himalayan or sea salt Directions:Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. |
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