Making Fresh Almond Milk (2024)

FAQs

How many almonds make 1 cup of almond milk? ›

Commercial almond milks have about 5 almonds per cup. You can figure that based on either the protein or the fat content. There's a gram of protein, almonds are about 20% protein by weight, and an almond weighs about a gram.

Store the almond milk in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. As the almond milk sits, the fat from the nuts will separator from the water. Just give the bottle a quick shake before pouring.

Another reminder: Nuts are full of oil and can go rancid at room temperature; unsurprisingly, rancid almonds will make sour almond milk. Before you put the effort in, do yourself a favor and taste one to ensure the nuts are fresh, especially if they've been in your pantry for a while.

Plan ahead: Raw nuts need to soak for at least 12 hours before blending. This saturates the nut from the inside-out, resulting in a smoother, creamier texture. It also yields more liquid, because fully saturated nuts blend better and leave less "pulp" behind.

Instead of paying for expensive water or low percentage of almonds, when you make your own you know you're drinking quality. By making your own you also avoid all of the additives, preservatives and thickeners and guarantee you are drinking it at its purest state.

The healthiest milk alternative is soy milk because it's nutritionally comparable to dairy milk, says registered dietitian Jamie Nadeau.

Unlike refrigerated or shelf-stable versions, homemade almond milk doesn't go through the pasteurization process, so any bacteria found in any of your ingredients aren't killed. It also isn't immediately sealed in a sterilized container, so oxygen gets in right away to create the perfect playground for more bacteria.

There's no need to strain this dairy-free milk, so it's ready to use right away. Or, pour it into a mason jar with a lid and store it in the fridge to chill. It will separate overnight, so be sure to give it a good shake before using it again.

Lastly, you will want to store the milk in an airtight container. You can use any glass container as long as it seals. If you don't have the extra money or kitchen space, you can use the jars you used to soak the ingredients. But if you love to be creative, there are tons of glass jugs and containers out there.

Flavor boosters: if you love vanilla almond milk like I do, you'll want to add some vanilla extract, honey and a pinch of sea salt. You don't need much but it gives the almond milk such a delicious flavor.

How to thicken homemade almond milk? ›

As you'll see in the video, your base recipe for making almond milk at home is 1 cups of almonds, to 3 cups of water. If you want a thicker and more creamy almond milk, you can use 2 cups of almonds to 3 cup of water. If you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix, it will be able to blend this no problem.

Unopened and shelf-safe: 1-2 months. Unopened and refrigerated: Til the printed expiry date. Opened: 7-10 days in fridge. Made at home: 3-7 days in fridge.

Soaked almonds also help with digestion. It releases the enzyme lipase, which is beneficial for fat digestion. If eaten without soaking, they can aggravate Pitta in the blood. The best way to prepare them is to soak them overnight and peel the skin off in the morning.

Do you need to drain the water after soaking nuts and seeds? Yes, it's generally a good idea to drain the water after soaking nuts and seeds. Soaking helps remove enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, making them easier to digest and increasing nutrient availability.

Like dairy milk, almond milk will score if cooked at too high a temperature (you'll know because it will form a skin when boiling).

Many brands of almond milk may contain as little as two percent almonds, (which is the equivalent of three to four whole almonds in each 8-ounce glass) as calculated from data from the USDA Nutrient Database.

Use the highest setting and pulse in 10 second bursts, shaking the blender each time. If you go too far it will become almond butter, so as soon as it shows signs of clumping; stop! 2 cups of almonds will yield 1 cup almond meal or flour.

Apparently, not much. In a new class-action lawsuit filed in southern New York, Tracy Albert and Dimitrios Malaxianis argued that the company Blue Diamond Growers falsely advertised its Almond Breeze drink as being primarily made from almonds, when in reality, the milk most likely contains only two percent almonds.

Almond milk, unsweetened, chocolate weigh(s) 258 grams per metric cup or 8.6 ounces per US cup, and contain(s) 21 calories per 100 grams (≈3.53 ounces) [ weight to volume | volume to weight | price | density ]