How to Make Your Own Non-Dairy Milk

Making non-dairy milk at home is easy with these recipes.

People have many reasons for avoiding traditional cow’s milk. More and more people are embracing different eating lifestyles, like vegan or paleo. Some seek milk alternatives because of a lactose intolerance.

It can be surprising when making the switch to non-dairy milk just how often it is needed during everyday life. From drinking coffee with milk to using it in many recipes, it can be a challenge to omit milk. Instead of relying on commercially produced types of milk, make them at home with these easy recipes.

Almond Milk Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw almonds soaked in water for six hours
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 Tbs. raw agave

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Strain through a strainer or chinois.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours.

Cashew Milk Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup raw cashew nuts soaked in water for four hours
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup ice
• 1 Medjool date, pitted, or 1 tsp. raw agave
• 2 frozen bananas, peeled
• 2 Tbs. raw cacao powder (optional)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch of Celtic sea salt

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
2. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours.

Hemp Milk Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup hemp seeds
• 1 Tbs. raw agave, or 2 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon or orange zest

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
2. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours.