Name: Vanilla Almond Milk
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 h 10 min
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds; 4 cups filtered water; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean powder (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract); 2 tablespoons agave nectar; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Vanilla Almond Milk

Non-dairy milk has been all the rage lately. From oat milk to seed milks, there is a whole new world of dairy-free alternatives.

While store-bought almond milk is super convenient, making your own is actually super simple and cheaper!

almonds soaking in water in a glass macon jar with a lid, white, marble background

Almond Milk Ingredients:

almonds (soaked overnight)
water
favorite sweetener (optional)

The ingredients are pretty straightforward! For a basic recipe all you need is water and almonds and you’re good to go. If you want to add some sweetness, add a couple tablespoons of agave or honey or maple syrup. You can also use granular sweeteners as well! I’m adding some agave nectar in this recipe, but feel free to customize it with your favorite sweetener!

Almond Milk Flavor Ideas:

vanilla
chocolate
banana
peanut butter
strawberry
matcha

blender with water, almonds, agave nectar, vanilla, and salt baking almond milk

Today I’m using vanilla bean powder to add some flavor to the almond milk. Add some cocoa or half a banana, or some strawberries to the blender to switch it up and try different flavors! My main tip here is after your almond milk chills in the fridge, just make sure to shake it before you pour yourself a glass to drink.

How to make some vanilla almond milk:

Soak your almonds in a jar with cold water overnight. If you forget to do this the night before but have 1 – 2 hours to spare, soak your almonds in very hot water for 1 – 2 hours. Hot water expedites the soaking process so if you’re in a pinch use hot water.

blender with blended almond milk on white background

When you’re ready to make the almond milk, drain the water and discard it. Rinse the almonds and place them in your blender.

Add the fresh, filtered water, the vanilla bean powder, and agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works too). Blend it for about 1 minute until completely combined.

Place a nut milk bag or cheese cloth in a bowl or pitcher. Pour the almond milk through a nut milk bag or cheese cloth and squeeze it to strain the pulp.

Store the milk in the fridge and enjoy!!

Discard the pulp, or make some yummy treats with it like these chocolate bliss balls using almond milk pulp!

hands squeezing almond milk through a cheese cloth into a bowl on a white counter and white background

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Recipe

DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian