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Almond Milk

by | Sep 14, 2013

Almond milk is one of my favorite dairy-free milk alternatives. When buying almond milk at the store, I always look for organic and unsweetened.

However, the best Almond Milk is the kind you make yourself! If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out! Homemade almond milk is creamier, nuttier, and just overall more delicious than store bought.

This almond milk is delicious on it’s own, but I also use it in smoothies, or with granola.

Ingredients:

Makes about 4 cups of almond milk

2 cup almonds (soaked overnight)
4 cups water
seeds from 1 vanilla bean or ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2 dates

Directions:

Drain and rinse the almonds. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Drain entire mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth.
Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed glass jar.
Play with the amounts of vanilla, cinnamon and dates if you want a little more flavor!

Recipe inspired by Jenny Sansouci

Benefits of Almond Milk:
Almond milk’s protein content is comparable to regular cow’s milk. Protein is essential for growth and development. It is a necessary part of every living cell in the body.

Aside from protein, almond milk is also packed with several vitamins and minerals. Almond milk has great cholesterol-lowering effects. It is also effective in reducing the risk of various heart diseases. All these health benefits can be largely attributed to the presence of vitamin E (an excellent antioxidant), magnesium and monounsaturated fats.

Almond milk also contains manganese, copper and ribloflavin. These are nutrients that play an important role in energy production.

Enjoy!!