Recipe Directions
- 1. Dump almonds into high-speed blender. Add 4 cups water. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- 2. Almond milk must be strained because it is pulpy (gritty). Pulp is very fine. Strain through a nut-milk bag (mesh/nylon/cheesecloth bag) to remove pulp. Almond milk is now ready.
- 3. There will be some fine almond bits ("almond pulp") leftover in the nut milk bag. Squeeze any excess liquid from almond pulp. Store almond pulp in freezer for use later in other raw recipes.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian I used to be terrified of making raw almond milk recipes. Instead, I made cashew milk as an alternative because raw cashew milk seemed easier since no straining was required.
However, now that I'm more price-conscious with my grocery bill, I've decided to make the switch from cashew milk to almond milk since almonds are much less expensive. And now I'm wondering why I didn't make the switch sooner!
For me, the thought of "straining" with a nut milk bag was overwhelming. And a lot of almond milk instructions seem to be overly complex and way too detailed. However, it's really just a 2-step process: blend and strain!
I hope that you find my pared down instructions on how to make a basic raw almond milk recipe helpful.
Raw almond milk can be stored in the fridge for a few days (3-4) in a sealed container. It might separate. Just shake or stir and it'll look normal again. If it smells funky, throw it out. If you need to use it up before it goes bad, add it to a smoothie.
Q. Do you really need a "nut milk bag"?
Answer:
Yes!! Because I am cheap I thought I could Just use cheesecloth - which is super thin mesh material. However, it was a total disaster and basically didn't work because it was impossible to handle since the cheesecloth gets clogged up immediately and there is nowhere for the pulp to go. Thus, you need a nut-milk bag, which is basically similar to cheesecloth but because it is shaped like a sac it can hold all the excess pulp.
Other Batch Sizes
| Almonds | Water |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup almonds | 2 cups water |
| 1 cup almonds | 4 cups water |
| 1 1/2 cups almonds | 6 1/2 cups water |
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Riboflavin.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
Amounts per 271 g (10 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 | 8 % |
| Protein | 7 g | 13 % |
| Fat | 18 g | 23 % |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 12 % |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10 % |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 10 % |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
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The Rawtarian
Dec 05, 2013
Hi Caity,
Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
Sometimes I soak my almonds overnight in a bowl in the fridge and then rinse before blending. But most of the time I don't soak because it takes too long
Hope this helps!
Alison
Nov 04, 2013
Alison's Review
Raw almond milk recipe
The best water to almond ratio i have tried - great milk and my son who has a problem with dairy has even deigned to use it on his cereal.
I use it on cereal and in shakes - yum.
Thanks for sharing another great recipe.
The Rawtarian
Nov 06, 2013
My pleasure Alison. And I'm glad you were able to use the pulp and make little treats with them too!
Karen H
Oct 21, 2013
Hi there - you do you soak your almonds prior to making almond milk? If so, is this true of other nuts and grains as well?
Thanks! Looking forward to trying my own almond milk. I can drink this stuff all day long.
The Rawtarian
Oct 21, 2013
Hi Karen,
In my recipes, I do not soak unless it specifically states to do so. In the case of almond milk, sometimes I soak and sometimes I don't. Mostly it depends on how busy I am :)
RawLove
Sep 09, 2013
RawLove's Review
Raw almond milk recipe
Has anyone else noticed how store bought almond milk tastes, well, too almondy? Lol. But the homemade version tastes just simply creamy and not overpowering. I froth mine with a hand milk frother and the results are very delicious.
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Hi!
I suppose that me being "The Rawtarian" I should know this, but what's a frother? Like, a little submersible blender thingy? sounds interesting. :)
Totally agree about the store-bought almond milk taste. Homemade almond milk doesn't really taste almondy to me. It tastes kind of neutral.
RawLove
Sep 16, 2013
Hi Rawtarian, you hit the nail on the head, it's exactly a submersible blender thingy! I have attached a URL for the one that I bought. It was a very happy day for me when I realised that it frothed homemade almond milk with milkshake like qualities! As a result I was able to give up dairy milk without hesitation.
http://www.aerolatte.com/
I love almond milk mixed with Maqui Pomegranate Goji Powder and a little honey all frothed up. It doesn't get better than that!!
Thank you for keeping me on track
Brooke x
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2013
Brooke, that thing looks awesome. I want! I used to love "steamers" back in the old days, so I could definitely enjoy having a submersible blender thingy in my kitchen arsenal. ;)
And with Pomegranate Goji Powder? Sounds yummy!
LoneK
Sep 07, 2013
LoneK's Review
Raw almond milk recipe
I love almond milk!! and I love the ratio of 4:1 !! I've tried other ratios but this one is just right! .. I also have tried adding raisins and dates, and vanilla, but in the milk department I guess I'm a plain Jane!! LOL I like it with just water.
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2013
More power to the Plain Janes! I like it simple too. It seems more versatile to me that way. More like.... milk!
Judene
Sep 05, 2013
I use my chinois strainer and it is awesome!!
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Judene, this thing looks brilliant!!! Me want.
Connie Graves
Aug 31, 2013
cgraves's Review
Raw almond milk recipe
Love the nut Milks....they are SO FAST ~
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Connie, so glad you are enjoying. I find that once you get into the groove of making them they're so easy, but if you don't know how to do it and have never made them then it's really overwhelming to think about. Kind of like riding a bike I guess :)
Mel Bonthuys
Aug 12, 2013
Which is the least sweet?
Cashew milk or almond milk?
RawLove
Sep 09, 2013
Hi Mel, I think homemade cashew milk is sweeter than homemade almond milk.
Mel Bonthuys
Sep 17, 2013
Thanks RawLove
I don't like things that are sweet, so the Almond would probably be a better bet for me :)
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Good question Mel! I am not too sure, I'd say they're pretty similar. But... if I had to lean one way or the other I agree with Brooke - cashew milk has got a leg up on almond milk in the sweetness factor.
But if you want it to be sweet you could always add some sweetener or dates or vanilla or a combo thereof
Terry
Aug 12, 2013
I think no need for a mesh/muslin cloth. I have just used my grinding juicer to make almond milk ....straining through a cheap stainless steel sieve available in every department store...the fine mesh one strains out the almond milk from the white paste and you also get the almond meal from the other out spout.
Mix some honey and a few drops of vanilla essence...nice milk.
The almond meal I mixed with some cherries, honey and banana and baked some cakes....the overnight soaked and washed leftover almond
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The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Hi Terry,
Strainer idea is a nice one. Those cherry cakes sound yummy!
JLo
Jul 09, 2013
can u share the brand of the shopping bags u used on this video please, thanks
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Hi JLo - the one that I used to use has been discontinued. But this is a good one to start with: http://tinyurl.com/b5vocdj
Sara
Jun 12, 2013
Hi Laura-Jane, Thanks a mill for your great website, I have been making almond milk recently but I notice how quickly it seems to go off (get a fizzy taste to it), I have been adding dates to it to sweeten it slightly and find it also gives a creamier consistancy, which is a double bonus, but do you have any suggestions for helping to keep it fresher for longer, it's arduous enough to make without having to throw it down the sink after a day or two, it's enough to make me cry!
Thanks, Sara
The Rawtarian
Jun 16, 2013
Hi Sara! Are you soaking your nuts? If yes, they should be soaked IN THE FRIDGE prior to being blender.
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