Almond milk is so easy and good for you. If you live the milk-free lifestyle, but still love a cold creamy glass to go with your sweets, in your smoothies or even in your coffee then almonds milk is awesome. Although be aware that almond milk shouldn't be a substitute in regards to the calcium or protein you get from a source like cow's milk. When comparing the two researchers find that almond milk has 1 gram of protein vs. cow's milk having 8 grams. Milk made from almonds is very low in calories at 60 per cup, there is no cholesterol or saturated fats it's low sodium and has lots of Omega-3 fatty acids. There isn't as much calcium as they state milk has but it does have 30% of your daily requirement. Great news for your skin in terms of Vitamin E too:) almond milk has 50% of your daily intake. While I don't truly know if this is the best idea since we ALWAYS kept it refrigerated I read an article that states it can be left at room temperature safely. Always do your own research and always have fun in the kitchen!
Here is an easy three step process to have fresh almond milk in your kitchen in less than 10 minutes!
You will need:
Blender
Cheese cloth
Container with a lid
Prep time: 24 hrs (although I forgot to soak the almonds it still works but they release more protein and are easier to blend.)
"Cook" time: 5 minutes
Servings: approx. 9 cups
Ingredients:
2 cups of raw almonds
7 cups of water (we fill the blender to the 9th cup mark)
Directions:
1. Soak almonds overnight
2. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes
3. Strain in cheese cloth (pulp included) and store in the fridge!
To this mixture you can add a couple Tbs. of honey or agave to make it sweet. I prefer it plain, but The Hunebee likes hers with a hint of sweetness<3 We stored ours in large mason jars that have a screw on lid and put them in the fridge. This "milk" should keep for 2-3 days.
ENJOY!
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