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almond milk

Almond milk is one of my favorite drinks. Rich and creamy, it’s easy to make and super nourishing. While almond milk is a good alternative beverage for those on a dairy-free kick or raw food plan, I think it’s just plain delicious, whatever your dietary predilection! My children drink it by the glassful, while I drink it in my tea and blend it up in smoothies.

I used my favorite nine-year-old hand model to take the pictures above and while he’s been a bit of a wild stallion of late, I have to say he was a model passenger for the almond milk photo shoot. Got milk? Yes, we do! He gulped this cupful down as soon as we were finished photographing.

Almond Milk
2 cups almonds
4 cups water
1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Got Milk?)

  1. Soak almonds and vanilla bean overnight
  2. Discard soaking water and rinse almonds in a deep bowl of water, repeat until water is clear
  3. Place soaked almonds, vanilla bean and 4 cups of water in blender Got Milk?
  4. Blend on highest speed for 90 seconds
  5. Strain milk through cheesecloth or a fine mesh paint strainer bag, discarding solids
  6. Serve

Serves 6

Making this almond milk is quick and dirty, you will definitely get your hands wet as you squeeze it through the paint bag. After you’re done, you can enjoy this rich gluten-free almond milk in chai with a splash of agave; perfect for fall.


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Posted on September 30, 2007 in beverages by Elana
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2 comments for the post “Got Milk?”

  1. Ruth said:
    Ruth


    Questions:
    Do you throw the vanilla bean in with the almonds when you grind? Or do you re-use the vanilla bean? As vanilla beans seem to run $2.50+ each, do you really use one vanilla bean per 5-6 cups of almond milk?

    Thanks!!

    I’ve been recently diagnosed with severe allergies to soy and dairy. This recipe has been a Godsend. Thank you!!


    May 31st, 2008 2:43 pm
  2. elana said:
    elana


    Hi Ruth,
    Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I throw the vanilla bean in with the almonds when I blend (see recipe above on line 3. where it states put almonds and vanilla bean in blender. You can get organic vanilla beans here for around $.20 –yes that’s 20 cents a piece.

    I am so glad that you are enjoying this recipe, being dairy-free myself I have used this one and the cashew milk quite a lot.
    Enjoy! Elana


    June 2nd, 2008 9:37 pm

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