Homemade Almond Milk
Raw almonds are soaked, blended, and strained into a low-sugar plant milk with a rich, nutty flavor.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-04-09👁 54 views
Calories
80
kcal
Servings
2
Prep time
15
min
Diet
low-sugar
🧺 Ingredients
- Raw almonds60g
- Water500ml
- Vanilla extract1ml · Swap: Omit
- Cinnamon1g · Swap: Omit
- Salta pinch
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Soak the raw almonds for at least 8 hours beforehand.
- 2Drain, then add to a blender with fresh water.
- 3Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, and blend on high speed for 1 minute.
- 4Strain through a nut milk bag to extract the almond milk.
- 5Refrigerate, and shake well before drinking.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 3g |
| Iron | 0.8mg |
| Calcium | 40mg |
| Fiber | 2g |
Introduction
Raw almonds are soaked overnight until soft, then blended and strained to produce a smooth almond milk with a rich, nutty aroma. It's a plant milk that's long been popular in Europe and the US, and has been gaining popularity in China in recent years too. Almond milk is naturally low in calories and contains almost no sugar, making it a great milk substitute for latte lovers or anyone following a low-sugar diet — and making it at home guarantees there are no additives at all.
Nutrition Highlights
- Almonds are rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fats, which offer some antioxidant benefits
- Almond milk is naturally very low in sugar, making it a good drink choice for a low-sugar diet or during weight loss
- It's naturally lactose-free, making it a great milk alternative for people who are lactose intolerant
- Homemade almond milk contains no thickeners or preservatives, keeping the ingredients simple and natural
Tips
- Soak the raw almonds for at least 8 hours — once softened, they'll blend into a smoother, finer-textured milk
- Use an almond-to-water ratio of about 1:4, and reduce the water slightly if you prefer a richer milk
- Don't throw away the leftover almond pulp after straining — dry it out and use it in baking or stirred into oatmeal
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
