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Creamy 5-Min Pumpkin Seed Milk

Pumpkin Seed Milk is so simple to make in 5 minutes or less! It’s the perfect homemade dairy free alternative to traditional nut milks!

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Prep: 5 minCook: 0 minTotal: 5 min
Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar (you can also use dates, honey or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the raw pumpkin seeds in a blender. 
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  2. Pour the water into the blender along with the sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt.
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  3. Blend until smooth! Start blending the mixture on high speed until the pumpkin seeds are completely ground and the mixture appears smooth and creamy. This usually takes around 1-2 minutes, but the time may vary depending on the power of your blender.
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  4. After blending, taste the pumpkin seed milk and adjust the flavor as desired. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sweetener. If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, add a little more vanilla extract. Adjust the salt level if needed.

  5. Pour the pumpkin seed milk into a glass or container. You can drink it as is, or if you prefer a smoother texture, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining solids. Straining is optional, and you can skip this step if you prefer a slightly thicker milk with more fiber.
    This is a horizontal image looking at a glass pitcher from the side. The pitcher sits on a white marble surface and a blender is coming into frame from the top left corner and pouring a light green liquid into the pitcher.

  6. Storage: If you have leftover pumpkin seed milk, refrigerate it in a sealed container. It will typically stay fresh for up to 3-4 days. Before drinking, give it a good shake as natural separation may occur.

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Food photography by Dalya Rubin.

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup
  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 12.5g
  • Sodium: 159mg
  • Fat: 15.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.3g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 8.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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