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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)

  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 Vita-mix
  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
you might also like: Thai Iced Tea or Cashew Milk


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  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
  3. Halima said:
    Halima

    I am addicted to the milk recipes you have here (almond and cashew). Thank you! Where can I find the vanilla bean? I am having trouble with the link.


    July 28th, 2008 7:33 pm
  4. Elana said:
    Elana

    Halima,

    Thank you for your nice comment! I’m addicted as well…

    I just tried the vanilla bean link and it’s working fine. What happens when you click on it?

    Try it here: http://www.organic-vanilla.com/servlet/Detail?no=78

    Elana


    July 28th, 2008 9:11 pm
  5. joey said:
    joey

    I am doing a 21 day, gluten, sugar, caffeine free cleanse starting Sept 2, 2008.
    I just want to make sure almond milk is gluten free. please advise best wishes, Joey


    August 28th, 2008 7:20 pm
  6. Paul D'Souza said:
    Paul D'Souza

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    September 3rd, 2008 12:34 am
  7. elana said:
    elana

    Joey -The almond milk featured above does not contain gluten; all the recipes on my blog are gluten free. Good luck with your cleanse.


    September 4th, 2008 1:30 pm
  8. Sigrid said:
    Sigrid

    Hi Elana,

    I just discovered and am enjoying your website and all the recipes (especially since I recently started converting my family to SCD).

    I have just made almond milk for the first time using this recipe, and I’m impressed! Being of a frugal nature, I am wondering: have you ever tried to do anything with the almond/vanilla pulp that is left over after you’ve squeezed out the milk? Is it good for, say, baking into almond cookies like you would with almond flour? Or is all the good stuff squeezed out of it?

    Thanks,
    – Sigrid


    October 2nd, 2008 10:09 am
  9. elana said:
    elana

    Sigrid,

    I know someone mentioned to me that they use the almond pulp leftovers from this recipe for something…I just can’t remember what!

    Maybe if you post this question on the forums you will get some feedback. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

    Elana


    October 2nd, 2008 5:20 pm

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