Organic Almond Milk

Organic Almond Milk

This is a basic drink that will not only save you money, but ensure you aren’t getting the additives that come in commercial almond milks. You can make it to your own liking by experimenting with adding other nuts or seeds to the almonds, for example adding some cashews is good for a creamier milk. For variety you can add vanilla, cinnamon, sweeteners and other flavours.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of raw, organic almonds

4 cups pure, filtered water for blending, plus enough for soaking

1/2 tsp salt of your choice

METHOD

1. Soak almonds for at least 12 hours in pure water with ½ tsp sea salt. This breaks down the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors and cultures beneficial enzymes in the almonds, making their goodness more bio-available.
2. Rinse almonds well. Mix almonds with pure water in blender or Vitamix. Blend several minutes until smooth and creamy.
3. Strain mixture into a large bowl through a sieve, sprout bag, cheesecloth or kitchen towel.
4. At this point if you want to add any flavours, add them and the milk back into the blender and blend until smooth.

EXTRA TIP

If pressed for time, you can simply blend nut butters, such as Artisana Organics Raw Almond Butter, in a blender with water. Add the water slowly and taste test to get the consistency you like.