HEAL 5 Day Spring Cleanse- Starts April 1
March 29, 2013
Produce of the Week Challenge
April 8, 2013
Almond Milk
A fresh alternative to store bought almond milk.
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extra optional
- 1 tsp raw cacao powder optional
Instructions
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Soak, 1 cup of raw almonds overnight in water
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Add 4 cups of water to blender along with the soaked almonds
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Puree/liquify for 2-3 minutes until well blended.
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Using a nut bag or a fine strainer, allow the liquid to pass through the strainer. Press out as much liquid as you can.
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Stores for 2-3 days in the fridge.
Recipe Notes
Save the almond pulp for toppings on salads or desserts, or in smoothies or baking.
For vanilla almond milk, add 1/2 tsp natural vanilla extract.
For chocolate almond milk, add 1 tsp raw cacao powder and 1 date or 1-3 drops stevia
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[…] For those of you who are lactose intolerant or simply want to sip on a nutritious drink, we’ve got a special treat! HEAL shares with us this tasty recipe for almond milk, a nutrient rich alternative milk. Make it from the comfort of your home, and try the vanilla and chocolate milk options. Read more. […]