How to Make Almond Milk (Recipe + Variations) (2024)

FAQs

How do you jazz up almond milk? ›

Sweeten almond milk with maple syrup, honey, agave nectar or granulated sugar. Stir in 1 tbsp. (12 g or 14.8 ml) of the sweetener for every 4 cups (0.95 l) of unsweetened almond milk. Stir very well, until the granules dissolve.

Almond milk is also terrific in place of dairy milk in French toast, bread pudding, mashed potatoes, creamy bisques or curries, ice cream (churned), baked goods and, of course, smoothies and milkshakes.

If you're purely looking at numbers, the answer is clear: It's mostly cheaper to buy packaged milk than to DIY. This is likely because non-dairy milk producers buy massive quantities of nuts in bulk, which reduces cost significantly.

But consider this: Dairy milk has naturally-occurring sweet and salty flavors. Without them, nut milk tastes flat and one-note. Add a pinch of salt and a little agave, honey, or maple syrup to the mix after blending. Or, do as Music does and soak the nuts with a cinnamon stick, a pinch of salt, and a date.

Compared to animal milk, unsweetened almond milk – but not the sweetened kind – is low in sugars and carbohydrates. It has 50% to 80% fewer calories than dairy milk. It's considered a low glycemic index food. This means it's less likely to cause blood sugar spikes.

Uses of almond milk

as a nutritious, refreshing drink. in cereal, muesli, or oats. in your tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. in smoothies.

Almond milk: Almond milk is a popular choice for smoothies, cereal, and other cold drinks, but it can be a bit trickier to use in cooking and baking. While it can be heated, it has a tendency to separate and curdle at high temperatures, so it's best to use it in recipes that don't require a lot of heat.

The short answers is that this recipe is based off of 1 cup of almonds. You can blend that 1 cup of almonds to make about 3 cups of milk or up to 5 cups of milk. The lesser amount makes a more full-flavored milk, and of course the higher amount of water added makes a thinner almond milk.

How long does homemade almond milk last? ›

Homemade almond milk stored in the refrigerator will last about five days. Almond milk bought from the refrigerated section of your market will last in your fridge for about seven to 10 days. Shelf-stable almond milk will last one to two months in your pantry and up to 10 days in the fridge after opening.

Some people drink almond milk because they have lactose intolerance, meaning their body can't break down lactose—the natural sugar in dairy milk. Almond milk is lactose-free, making it a simple solution for those who want to drink milk but don't want to experience bloating and gas after drinking it.

Soaking roasted nuts brings out their bitterness, and because they're drier to begin with, they yield a gritty milk.

For any nut milk, you only need nuts and water. But I love a touch of sweetness which is why I add real maple syrup. You can also use agave or honey. Salt is added to naturally preserve the milk.

The only way almond milk thick like heavy cream would be to use a thickener. If you don't want to use heat and cornstarch, rice flower or arrowroot you can use xanthan gum (zan than gum).

Tip: It's best to add hint of sweetener when using almond milk in coffee, even if you don't typically sweeten your coffee drinks. Almond milk has an almost bitter flavor compared to milk, which is lighter and sweeter.

Almond milk can be drunk as it is available without adding anything to it. As it is a plant-based milk alternative, it can be used in all the ways that milk can be used. For example, it can be used for making your daily tea and coffee. You can also replace the milk in your cereal with almond milk.

Almond milk can go bad or rancid. “Signs of spoilage include discoloration or foul odor. It can get lumpy or develop specs of mold,” White says. “Bottom line: when in doubt, toss it!”