Nut Milks
Photo by Krys Lojek
When we think of nut milks, or dairy alternatives we often think of the tetra packs in the supermarkets. Of course these are fabulous when we transitioning to a dairy free lifestyle or wanting a quick alternative. Please choose the organic versions that don't have the harsh chemicals and additives.
But can I let you into a secret. When you have all the ingredients and tools on hand, making nut milks is easy. You just have to move past your mental block.
Here is the formula:
1 cup of nuts whether it be sunflowers, almonds, brazil. A combo works well using almonds as a base.
4 cups of filtered water
You need to have:
A nutr bullet or a high speed reliable blender
A nut bag (essential)
Method
Soak almonds and/or brazil nuts overnight in filtered water and a pinch of salt. Soak sunflower seeds for a couple of hours in the same way.
Add 1 cup of soaked nuts to 2 cups of filtered water.
Blend on high to a smooth consistency
Place nut bag over into a jug and pour nut mixture into bag and squeeze out excess milk.
Add remainder of water
Stir well and refrigerate.
Variations:
I like to keep everything simple, but if you would like a sweeter version add a medjool date and a dollop of vanilla paste or vanilla seeds to flavour.
I will often do an almond milk and add a tin of coconut milk mix well and use in coffee and teas as a dairy alternative.
But can I let you into a secret. When you have all the ingredients and tools on hand, making nut milks is easy. You just have to move past your mental block.
Here is the formula:
1 cup of nuts whether it be sunflowers, almonds, brazil. A combo works well using almonds as a base.
4 cups of filtered water
You need to have:
A nutr bullet or a high speed reliable blender
A nut bag (essential)
Method
Soak almonds and/or brazil nuts overnight in filtered water and a pinch of salt. Soak sunflower seeds for a couple of hours in the same way.
Add 1 cup of soaked nuts to 2 cups of filtered water.
Blend on high to a smooth consistency
Place nut bag over into a jug and pour nut mixture into bag and squeeze out excess milk.
Add remainder of water
Stir well and refrigerate.
Variations:
I like to keep everything simple, but if you would like a sweeter version add a medjool date and a dollop of vanilla paste or vanilla seeds to flavour.
I will often do an almond milk and add a tin of coconut milk mix well and use in coffee and teas as a dairy alternative.