Vegan Vanilla Milk
Upgrade your dairy-free beverage game with this creamy and indulgent Vegan Vanilla Milk recipe! Made with soaked raw almonds, filtered water, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this homemade almond milk is infused with pure vanilla extract for a delightful hint of aromatic sweetness. Perfect for those following plant-based diets, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes after the almonds are soaked. Strain the blended mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth for a silky-smooth texture, and savor it chilled on its own, poured over your favorite cereal, added to coffee, or blended into smoothies. With no preservatives or artificial ingredients, this versatile vegan milk is guaranteed to be a wholesome and delicious addition to your everyday recipes. Try this easy Vegan Vanilla Milk today for a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought almond milk!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Place the raw almonds in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 6 hours or overnight to soften.
Drain and rinse the soaked almonds thoroughly under cold water.
Add the almonds and 4 cups of filtered water to a high-speed blender.
Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the almonds are completely broken down and the mixture appears creamy.
Place a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth over a large bowl. Slowly pour the blended almond mixture into the bag or strainer to strain out the pulp.
Gently squeeze the bag or cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the almond pulp or save it for another use, such as baking or making energy balls.
Return the strained almond milk to the blender. Add the vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend briefly to combine.
Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla flavor as desired, adding more maple syrup or vanilla extract if needed.
Transfer the vegan vanilla milk to a glass jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving, as natural separation may occur.
Enjoy chilled on its own, with cereal, in coffee, or in smoothies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.4 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1042 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
