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VANILLA-CINNAMON ALMOND MILK

VANILLA-CINNAMON ALMOND MILK

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages, Soft Drinks
Servings 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almonds raw, soaked
  • 3 1/2 cups filtered water
  • 2 to 4 medjool dates pitted, to taste
  • 1 whole vanilla bean or 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • a small pinch of sea salt fine

Instructions
 

  • Place almonds in a bowl and cover with a couple inches of water. Soak the almonds in water overnight (about 8 to 10 hours). For a quick-soak method, soak the almonds in boiled water for 1 hour. Rinse and drain well.
  • Place drained almonds into a blender along with the filtered water, pitted dates, and chopped vanilla bean.
  • Blend on the highest speed for 1 minute. Place a nut milk bag over a large bowl and slowly pour the almond milk mixture into the bag. Gently squeeze the bottom of the bag to release the milk. This process can take a few minutes so be patient!
  • Rinse out blender and pour the milk back in. Whisk in the cinnamon and sea salt.
  • Using a funnel, pour into a large glass jar and secure lid. Store in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. I recommend storing in the coldest spot in the fridge (typically the back) rather than on a door. Shake the jar very well before drinking as the mixture separates when sitting.
  • Tips: * If your dates or vanilla bean are dry/stiff, soak in very hot water for 30 minutes before using. Drain well.

Notes

Creamy, lightly sweet, and so satisfying—homemade almond milk is a true luxury! My favourite flavour combo is a whole vanilla bean, a couple Medjool dates, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. The secret to an intense vanilla flavour is blending the entire vanilla bean; just chop it up and toss the whole bean into the blender. Not to worry if you don't have one on hand though: a half a teaspoon of vanilla extract will work just fine in a pinch. This milk is delicious served with cookies, cereal, in a smoothie, or simply on its own.
The secret to an intense vanilla flavour is blending the entire vanilla bean; just chop it up and toss the whole bean into the blender. Not to worry if you don't have one on hand though: a half a teaspoon of vanilla extract will work just fine in a pinch. This milk is delicious served with cookies, cereal, in a smoothie, or simply on its own.
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