Almond Milk

(from chanale’s recipe box)

Delicious! This simple recipe is my favorite from this book and is best served on the rocks. I didn’t have almond extract, but hazelnut extract did the trick.

Source: Raw Food/Real World (57)

Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 3 people

Categories: almonds, drinks, nut milk, nuts, raw, vegan, vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 c. almonds (raw), soaked 4 h. or more
  • 4 c. spring (or filtered) water
  • 1/4 c. agave nectar (or raw honey)
  • 1 Tbsp. lecithin (opt.)
  • pinch of sea salt
  • a few drops of almond extract (opt.)

Directions

  1. In a Vita-Mix or high-speed blender, blend the nuts and water on high speed for about 2 minutes, to make sure the nuts are thoroughly blended.

  2. Strain the milk through a nut milk bag or multiple layers of cheesecloth twice for smoothness.

  3. Rinse the blender cup and place the milk back in it with the remaining ingredients.

  4. Blend to combine thoroughly and taste for sweetness.

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