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by Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutritionon
Mar 2, 2022 (updated: 10/18/23)
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Here’s a super easy and delicious Vanilla Hemp Milk Recipe that you can make at home in just a few minutes. This non-dairy milk is vegan, paleo, and nut-free. Skip the store-bought version and make your own instead!
Hemp milk is one of the best plant-based milk options you can make. It’s creamy, has a nice flavor, and doesn’t require straining through a nut milk bag.
Hemp seeds are very nutritious and sustainable. They are a great source of plant protein and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Best of all, this homemade dairy free recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make.
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1 Homemade Hemp Milk Benefits
2 Key Ingredients
3 Recipe Steps
5 Recipe FAQs
6 More Dairy-Free Milk Recipes You Might Like
7 Recipes Using Hemp Milk
8 Vanilla Hemp Milk Recipe
Homemade Hemp Milk Benefits
- Save money and make your own hemp milk instead of buying it in a box. This is a dairy-free and vegan recipe that tastes great.
- Hemp milk is nutritious and is great on granola, cereal, in smoothies, or in chia pudding. Hemp milk benefits include that it is works for people with nut allergies and is less allergenic than cow’s milk.
- This Vanilla Hemp Milk recipe uses vanilla bean or vanilla extract, plus Medjool dates to sweeten. It’s creamy and delicious!
Key Ingredients
Hemp hearts make the base of this hemp milk recipe. Look for organic hulled hemp seeds online or in most grocery stores.
Hemp seeds are a nice source of healthy fats, essential amino acids, and high-quality plant protein.
Filtered water gets blended with the hemp seeds to make the milk. Try to avoid unfiltered tap water as it may impart a chlorine flavor to your milk.
Vanilla adds a lovely flavor to the homemade milk. You can use the seeds of a vanilla bean or vanilla extract in this recipe.
Dates add sweetness. Feel free to leave out the dates or use whatever sweetener you like. Maple syrup would also be a nice option.
Recipe Steps
Step One
In the base of a high-speed blender like a Vitamix Explorian, combine the water, hemp seeds, vanilla, and dates.
Step Two
Put the lid on the blender and blend on high for 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Step Three
Pour your blended hemp milk into a Mason jar and serve immediately.
Or, store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The milk will be sweeter once it has chilled.
I hope you agree that this simple recipe is a great alternative to store-bought options. You get the health benefits of the whole hemp seeds and no preservatives or artificial ingredients.
You can use it just like other nut milks. Store your homemade hemp seed milk in a sealed container like a jar with a lid for up to 5 days.
I hope you agree that this is one of your new favorite milk alternatives and seed milks. It’s also a great plant-based milk alternative for a latte.
Recipes Tips & Substitutions
- You can use the seeds of a vanilla bean or vanilla extract in this recipe.
- If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you can still make this recipe. Your milk just won’t be as creamy and may separate after its blended.
- You can easily cut this recipe in half if you want to make a smaller batch.
- Store your blended Vanilla Hemp Milk in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Simply shake the jar before serving if you find the hemp milk separates.
- You can use hemp milk to replace dairy milk with cereal, Air Fryer Granola, or Whole30 Vanilla Chia Pudding.
Recipe FAQs
How long does hemp milk last in the fridge?
Your homemade hemp milk will last up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
What does hemp milk taste like?
It has a slight grassy flavor which is why I like to mix it with vanilla and dates. This recipe tastes neutral and slightly sweet.
Can you cook with hemp milk?
You can, but it tends to be thinner than other non-dairy milks including soy milk or coconut milk. I don’t generally recommend cooking with hemp milk.
Do I need to strain the hemp milk?
No you do not need to strain the milk. You can if you want to using a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer, but you really don’t need to. That’s the best part of this easy recipe!
More Dairy-Free Milk Recipes You Might Like
- Cashew Milk
- Homemade Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Oat Milk Creamer
- Vanilla Coconut Milk Beverage
Recipes Using Hemp Milk
Vanilla Hemp Milk Recipe
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Here’s a super easy and delicious Vanilla Hemp Milk Recipe that you can make at home in just a few minutes. This non-dairy milk is vegan, paleo, and nut-free. Skip the store-bought version and make your own instead!
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 3 1/4 cups filtered water
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 vanilla bean (just the seeds) or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the hemp seeds, filtered water, and pitted dates in the pitcher of a high-speed blender.
- Use a paring knife to cut off the ends of the vanilla bean. Then, hold the bean firmly against a cutting board and slice the bean lengthwise. Open the bean and scrape out the seeds, adding them to the pitcher. Discard the empty vanilla bean pod. Or, if you don’t have a vanilla bean, then just use vanilla extract.
- Put the lid on the blender and blend on high for about 30-45 seconds, or until the milk is thick and creamy. You do not need to strain the milk before serving.
Equipment
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- You can use the seeds of a vanilla bean or vanilla extract in this recipe.
- If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you can still make this recipe. Your milk just won’t be as creamy and may separate after its blended.
- You can easily cut this recipe in half if you want to make a smaller batch.
- Store your blended Vanilla Hemp Milk in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Simply shake the jar before serving if you find the hemp milk separates.
- You can use hemp milk to replace dairy milk with cereal, granola, or chia pudding.
- Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 4.2 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition — March 2, 2022 @ 3:36 pm Reply
This is my go-to recipe for non-dairy milk!
