Since switching from non-vegan instant hot chocolate to vegan not-instant-but-worth-the-tiny-extra-bit-of-time-it-takes-to-make-it (not its official slogan) Cadbury Hot Chocolate, I’ve been through a lot of soya milk. While I don’t believe the scare stories about soya being bad for you and if you eat or drink it you’ll grow an extra head or whatever the latest rumour is, I still like to make my own versions of shop-bought products when I can because a) they’re purer; b) I get to use my kitchen gadgets; and c) it gives me something to write about on this here blog.
Going back to ‘b’ for a moment, when I received my Optimum G2.1 high powered blender, one of the first things that came into my head to use it for was nut milk, especially as it came with a nut milk bag and the blender itself has a pre-programmed setting for nut milk.
I had a nose around the internet for an almond milk recipe and a lot of them involved dates and vanilla and stuff, so I decided to make my pure almond milk purely out of almonds and water – nut milk doesn’t get any simpler than this. As you’ll know, almonds aren’t cheap, so this almond milk isn’t as cheap as a carton of almond milk you can buy in the shops but you can keep the almond pulp to use in other ways, so there’s no wastage. And in case you’re thinking, ‘I bet the nut milk bag is a pain to clean’ – it’s not. I thought it would be but it’s not like muslin/cheesecloth and it rinsed clean in a bowl of soapy water in a few seconds and if you haven’t got a nut milk bag, you can get one on Amazon for a few quid.
- 1 cup almonds, soaked overnight
- 3 cups water
- Put the almonds and water in a high speed blender and process on high for 2 minutes (or if you have an Optimum G2.1, choose the 'nut milk' option in the menu.
- Strain through a nut milk bag, keeping the pulp for another use and store the milk in the fridge
This almond milk is lovely in hot chocolate – just be prepared to be asked ‘how do you milk an almond?’ if you tell your friends you made it.
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I really need to have a go at making this in my froothie. I don’t have a nut bag but will def get one now! I just wish nuts weren’t so expensive…
The cost is definitely a consideration but it’s just so nice to make something yourself.
That’s so cool the Optimum G2.1 has a nut milk setting! I’m glad the bag is easy to clean. How easy was it for you to strain and then to get the pulp out of the bag?
Very easy! Because the nut milk bag is a smooth mesh (not a fine-holed cloth like cheesecloth or muslin), the pulp comes out of it really easily and then it’s practically wipe-clean. A quick rinse in some warm soapy water and a rinse under the tap and it’s done.
Froothie blenders are seriously the best!! I have always wanted to make my own almond milk, but never got around to it.
I’ve wanted a high speed blender for years but always wondered if they were worth the money – now I know they are!
Now I’m convinced. I need a high speed blender! Your homemade almond milk looks wonderful!
I’m a convert, for sure. Just two ingredients!
I haven’t had a go at almond milk with my Froothie yet, it’s on ‘The List’ and your pic really makes me want to get on with it! I do love making stuff from scratch 🙂
Move it up your list – it’s definitely worth it, and so easy!
Can you use other nuts with this recipe?
I haven’t tried it myself but you could use cashews or hazelnuts instead. I don’t know about other nuts though. Macadamia sounds like it might be nice.
I’ll try it and let you know how it turns out.