Learning how to make hemp milk and nut milk recipes at home is easy, and we’ll show you how to do it. These dairy free milk drinks are SO good and can be made sweet or unsweetened. Plus, we’ll show you how to add flavorings for dairy free, kid-friendly drinks!

 

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How to make Nut and SEED MILK!

Do you know that the almond milk or cashew milk you’re drinking might have unwanted sugar and artificial ingredients in it? It may be dairy free, but that doesn’t mean that it’s 100 percent healthy or all natural!

Because of this, learning how to make nut milk is becoming a priority for some people. And because I know that some of you may need a nut free and dairy free drink, I also want to show you  how to make hemp milk at home. It’s really easy to do, and it’s fun, too!

By making your own dairy free milk at home, you can avoid added sugars, additives, and thickeners that add to stomach distress. Plus, you can add flavoring to the milk!

If you grew up drinking strawberry milk or chocolate milk, I can help you recreate those childhood memories, but you’ll have a healthier version of flavored milk!

How to make hemp milk and nut milk

Because it’s a more popular option, we’ll start by making homemade nut milk.

You can use the same method to make any type of nut milk or seed milk that you want.

All you’ll need are the following ingredients:

• raw nuts of your choice (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
• filtered or purified water – If possible, avoid using water straight from the tap. It has chlorine, rust, and impurities in it that can alter the taste of the milk.
• sea salt
• optional sweetener – You can use any type of sweetener you like. I use maple syrup, but honey, agave syrup, or monk fruit sweetener all work well too.
• optional flavoring – I like to add a tiny bit of vanilla extract, but there are plenty of other flavoring options too. Scroll down for some ideas!

 

HEMP MILK INGREDIENTS

You’ll need the same ingredients to make hemp milk. The only difference is that you’ll use hemp seed or hemp hearts rather than raw nuts.

For a creamier consistency, use 1 part hemp seed to 3 parts filtered water.

DAIRY FREE MILK FLAVOR IDEAS

There are plenty of ways to add flavor to your homemade milk, and because they involve using all-natural ingredients, they are healthy options, too. Your kids will love these flavor ideas!

• banana slices
• fresh blueberries
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• fresh strawberries
• nut butter or coconut butter – using a creamy spread will give the milk a creamier texture
• flavor extracts (vanilla, mint, almond, etc.)

Hemp and nut milk recipes

There are three simple steps involved… soak the nuts, blend them with water, and strain the milk to remove the pulp. That’s it!

1. SOAK THE RAW NUTS.

You’ll want to soak the nuts in a bowl of filtered water for at least 12 hours, and up to 24 hours. There are a couple of reasons for this.

First of all, using soaked nuts will give the milk a creamier texture. This makes it the perfect consistency to use as a creamer in bulletproof coffee latte, tea, or to use in things like overnight oats.

The other reason to soak the nuts is because it will break down the phytic acid. Phytic acid is a natural substance found in nuts and some seeds that can inhibit iron absorption and prevent proper digestion.

So, for good GUT HEALTH, it’s important to break down the acid.

NOTE: It is not necessary to soak hemp seeds before making hemp milk.

 

2. BLEND

After soaking the nuts, you’ll drain off the water and place the nuts into your blender with the filtered water.

 

 

 

3. STRAIN AND ADD FLAVORING (if desired).

Once everything is well blended, place a fine mesh strainer or double layer of cheesecloth over a large bowl. Strain the milk through it to remove any pulp.

After straining it, you can refrigerate it as-is, or add any sweeteners or flavorings that you want.

Personally, I like to separate the milk into a few different mason jars. This way, I can leave some of it unsweetened and sweeten and/or flavor others.

NOTE – Hemp milk DOES NOT need to be strained, that being said, if you’re still finding seeds in the blended milk, then you can strain through a small tightly knit mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

 

Storing

All of the milk (regardless of whether it is hemp milk or nut milk) must be kept in a refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 5 days.

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Alright my friends, time to get nutty! Let me know if you try making your own nut or seed milk! And as always, feel free to email or comment below if you have questions. Mwah!

Cheers,

LC