Homemade Almond Milk

 Now I have to admit, I haven't had a glass of milk, regardless of its source for a long time now so this healthy alternative may or may not be for you if you take your milk in a long tall glass. I do however use milk in baking, in my coffee and as an alternative source of milk for my toddler. I either don't notice the difference or I prefer the flavour. So if you suffer from acne, eczema, asthma, sinus trouble, an autoimmune disease or are just looking to improve your all-round health I would strongly suggest a 3 week dairy free trial to see the benefits in your life and what better transition than to have some creamy almond milk in your fridge.


Ingredients (makes about 500ml)

• 1 cup raw organic almonds soaked for 24hrs
•  2 cups of filtered water

Instructions

• If you have the patience you can blanch the almonds by removing the skin, this makes for a creamier milk.
• Drain and rinse the soaked almonds.
• Add both the almonds and water to the blender and blend on high for a minute or two. You will notice the water go white with fine specks of almonds.
• Line a strainer with a fine muslin or cheese cloth and place over a large measuring glass.
• Pour the almond water mix into the lined strainer and allow the milk to seep through leaving the almond meal or pulp behind. 
• Feel free to squeeze the cloth to get as much milk as you can out of the pulp.
• Store in a glass jar and shake before us.

If you like sweeter milk, add a soaked date to the blender with the almonds and water.