Homemade nutty milks

Store bought almond milk or rice milk is full of guard gum or carrageenan. Try making these milk at home. 

Almond milk
​Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 cup raw almonds
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons of honey
1 pinch of salt
6 cups of water

PREPARATION
1. In a medium bowl, soak 1 cup of raw almonds in 2 cups of water overnight.
2. Drain the bowl of water and place the almonds in a blender.
3. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 pinch of salt, and 4 cups of water to the blender.
4. Blend the mixture on high for 90 seconds. 
5. Use a cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a pouring container.
6. (Optional) refrigerate 1-2 hours or serve immediately.
7. Enjoy!


Pistachio milk
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons honey
1 pinch salt 
4 cups water
PREPARATION
1. Place 1 cup of cracked pistachios into a blender.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 pinch of salt, and 4 cups water to the blender.
3. Blend the mixture on high for 90 seconds. 
4. Use a cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a pouring container.
5. (Optional) refrigerate 1-2 hours or serve immediately.
6. Enjoy!

Chocolate hazelnut milk
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 cup raw hazelnuts
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch of salt
6 cups of water
PREPARATION
1. In a medium bowl, soak 1 cup of raw hazelnuts in 2 cups of water overnight.
2. Drain the bowl of water and place the almonds in a blender.
3. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 pinch of salt, and 4 cups of water to the blender.
4. Blend the mixture on high for 90 seconds. 
5. Use a cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a pouring container.
6. (Optional) refrigerate 1-2 hours or serve immediately.
7. Enjoy!

Chocolate pecan milk
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 cup raw pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of honey
1 pinch of salt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
6 cups of water
PREPARATION
1. In a medium bowl, soak 1 cup of raw pecans in 2 cups of water overnight
2. Drain the bowl of water and place the almonds in a blender.
3. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 4 cups of water to the blender.
4. Blend the mixture on high for 90 seconds. 
5. Use a cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a pouring container.
6. (Optional) refrigerate 1-2 hours or serve immediately.
7. Enjoy!