Homemade Nut Milk Recipes

Want to make fresh, delicious, and all-natural nut milks at home? These easy recipes for almond milk, coconut milk, and more are quick, versatile, and free of preservatives. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create creamy, dairy-free options perfect for coffee, smoothies, and baking. Ditch the processed store-bought stuff and say hello to fresh, homemade goodness!

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Homemade Nut Milk Recipe

Yields approximately 3 cups

1. Place 1 cup of nuts in a carafe and cover completely with water.
2. Soak for 12 hours, then drain and rinse the nuts.
3. Add 3 cups of cold water and ½ teaspoon of salt to the rinsed nuts.
4. In a blender, blend on high for 1 minute.
5. Pour the blended mixture into the filter. Filter times vary between nut types.
6. Use a flat surface (e.g., the bottom of a glass) to gently press out all the milk from the filter.

Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe

Yields approximately 3 cups

1. Combine 3 cups of hot water and 1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut in a carafe.
2. Let sit for 2–3 minutes.
3. In a blender, blend on high for 30–60 seconds.
4. Pour the blended mixture into the filter. Coconut milk filters in about 3 minutes.
5. Use a flat surface (e.g., the bottom of a glass) to gently press out all the milk from the filter.

Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

Yields approximately 3 cups

1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and pour over 1 cup of almonds.
2. Soak for 1 hour, then drain and rinse the almonds.
3. Add 3 cups of cold water and ½ teaspoon of salt to the rinsed almonds.
4. In a blender, blend on high for 1 minute.
5. Pour the blended mixture into the filter. Almond milk filters in about 10 minutes.
6. Use a flat surface (e.g., the bottom of a glass) to gently press out all the milk from the filter.

Add-in Ideas

• Flavoring:  Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Vanilla, Cocoa Powder, Strawberries, Mango, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Vanilla Bean
• Sweetener:  Maple Syrup, Honey, Agave Nectar, Granulated Sugar
• Unique Flavor Ideas:  Mint, Rose Petals, Earl Grey Tea