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How to Make Almond Milk

Published: Aug 24, 2021 · Modified: Jan 31, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Homemade Almond Milk is so fresh and delicious. This creamy nut milk will leave you asking why it took you so long to switch. Learn how to make it in just 10 minutes.

squeezing the bag to filter the almond milk into a glass bowl.
This is a Super Simple Process to Make Your Own Almond Milk at Home
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1 🥤 Why This Recipe Works
2 🥛 Ingredients
3 🥄 Instructions
4 What to do with the Pulp?
5 ❔ What is a Nut Bag?
6 📌 Storage
7 Recipe FAQ
8 How to Make Almond Milk

Have you jumped on the Almond Milk or any nut or seed milk campaign yet? While many folks move off of dairy due to allergies or sensitivities, we did it because we love the creaminess of it in our overnight oats recipes.

Regular 2% milk worked fine, but the almond milk took it over the top. We also love how easy it is to make at home!

🥤 Why This Recipe Works

10 Minute Recipe | This is a super fast recipe that won’t eat up the whole day. Since it is so quick and easy, you can carve out a few minutes to try it to see if it works for you.

Fresh Flavor | Once you have the first taste of this, you are going to be shocked how fresh and clean it is. We all forget the amount of unnatural additives put into our everyday food.

Dairy Free Milk Alternative | Whether you are allergic to dairy or just looking to add more clean eating to your diet, this one is for you.

Simple Ingredients | These ingredients are not hard to find in your local grocery store. You shouldn’t struggle to go shopping right now and bring home everything you need to whip this up this afternoon.

Creamy and Delicious Flavor | Even those this has a fresh flavor, it also has a creamy one as well. It is unexpected deliciousness

🥛 Ingredients

This has become so popular over the years. You can eat it with cereal, use it in baked goods, or drink it just like you would any other ordinary milk.

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Only One Ingredient and No Additives!

Almonds: Naturally, almonds are the main ingredients. Use raw almonds that don’t have any flavors or seasonings.

Agave Syrup (optional): Agave syrup will give you the best results every time you make this. It is a natural sweetener.

Vanilla Extract (optional): It’s amazing how a little bit of vanilla can take an ordinary recipe and turn it into something extraordinary.

🥄 Instructions

six process photos showing adding the almonds to a blender, processing them, filtering the milk, and serving in a jar.
Super Simple Instructions!

Step One: Soak a cup of raw almonds in water overnight. There isn’t anything special here. Use a small bowl and cover the almonds with water.  Let them sit overnight to soften them up.

Pro Tip: If you forgot to soak them overnight, add them to hot water or put them in the Instant Pot for a couple of minutes.  Both of these techniques will work in a pinch.

Step Two: In the morning, drain the water in a colander and rinse them off.

Step Three: Add the almonds to a high speed blender. We use our Vitamix constantly, so it was an investment for us as we can blow through appliances if they are not up to an almost-industrial grade. 😀

Most blenders work great. When you start to use it daily, you’ll want a work-horse like a Vitamix.

Step Four: Add the water, agave syrup (you can substitute honey), and vanilla extract. I made vanilla extract at home that is super easy to do.

Step Five: Blend on high speed for a solid two minutes. You will see the almond bits become smaller and smaller.

After two minutes, turn off the blender and prepare for straining.

Step Six: You will need a nut bag or a thin kitchen towel to strain the milk. We used a nut bag in the photo above.

Place a large bowl in front of you. Slowly pour the milk from the blender into a nut bag placed inside the bowl. You’ll want the almond milk to drip through the bag and into the bowl as you squeeze.

Squeeze, squeeze and squeeze again.  Your hands will get tired, but you will feel when the only thing left inside the bag is the pulp.

What to do with the Pulp?

Don’t throw it away.  It is a delicious and nutritious mixture of ground almonds and flavorings. I keep it in a small container in the refrigerator and add it to smoothies and overnight oats recipes.

The flavor is highly concentrated, but when added to those recipes, it really makes a big difference!

❔ What is a Nut Bag?

The nut bag was a new purchase for us.  I know we will be making more nut milk in the future and thought it was worth the couple of bucks. It is a finely woven fabric that was easy to rinse and throw in the washing machine.

I think you could hand wash these in the sink with success but I tested the washing machine and it was fantastic!

📌 Storage

Not sure how to store fresh almond milk? All you have to do is store it in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

You will find since this is a fresh homemade version there are no preservatives in the milk. So you will not want to store the milk for longer than that.

Recipe FAQ

How long do I have to soak the almonds?

Soak a cup of raw almonds in water overnight. There isn’t anything special here. Use a small bowl and cover the almonds with water.  Let them sit overnight to soften them up.

Can I use lightly salted almonds?

No, you will need to use natural raw almonds for this recipe.

How long does this last in the refrigerator?

The milk will only last 3 days in the fridge, so this is not the time to “meal prep” for the week and go crazy! Only make what you can drink or use in a few days so you don’t waste it.

Do I have to use Agave?

We had it on hand and have incorporated it into several recipes. If you don’t have it, please don’t run out to buy it. Use honey as a substitute instead. At some point, it is a great item to have on hand.

⏲️ Related Recipes

  • How to Make Coconut Milk
  • How to Make Homemade Butter in the Food Processor
  • Homemade Pistachio Butter

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How to Make Almond Milk

Learn the easy steps to making homemade almond milk.  This is an extremely healthy and easy alternative milk that tastes amazing! {WW 2 Points, Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Ginny

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almonds raw
  • 5 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Agave Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Soak almonds in water overnight. 
  • Drain almonds. Add all ingredients to a sturdy blender. Blend on high speed for 1-2 full minutes. You will see the milk begin to change colors as the almonds become mixed in
  • Pour the almond milk into a nut bag over a large bowl. 
  • Squeeze out all the milk into the bowl until there is only pulp left in the bag. 
  • Store in refrigerator for 3-5 days. There are no preservatives, so don’t store longer. 

Notes

Leftover Pulp: Almond pulp leftover can be used in overnight oats, smoothies or energy bars. Don’t throw it away when it can be used for other recipes. 
Storage: The milk will only last three days in the fridge, so this is not the time to “meal prep” for the week and go crazy! Only make what you can drink or use in a few days so you don’t waste.
Soaking Time: Soak a cup of raw almonds in water overnight. There isn’t anything special here. Use a small bowl and cover the almonds with water.  Let them sit overnight to soften them up.
Agave Substitution: Use honey if you don’t have agave. I wouldn’t recommend going out and buying agave if you already have the honey at home. 
Almonds: Make sure you are buying RAW almonds and not lightly salted. It will clearly say RAW on the outside. You will find them right in the nut section of your grocery store. 
Nut Filter Bag: If you plan to do a lot of nut milks, I suggest you buy this. If you aren’t sure and want to try this out first, use a cheesecloth, which most of us have or is very easy to pick up at your local grocery store. 

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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