As a family we go through a ton of almond, hemp and coconut milk – it adds up!  I decided to pull out the Almond Milk recipe from my Just Good Energy book and give it a whirl (it has been a few years).  There are 5 simple steps to making this creamy raw almond milk.  You can also use the recipe to make hemp or coconut milk!  Fresh is best

You don’t have to soak the almonds in water first, however, if you don’t you will have to boil the almonds in order to remove the skin.  So why not take the time to soak them in water for 6-8 hours allowing the skins to pop right off.  Plus, the nutrients, enzymes and protein increases while the fat decreases.

Feel free to experiment with this recipe using different nuts and spices.  This could easily be your base for a raw holiday eggnog.  I love to add pumpkin pie spices and a bit of chai, creating a deelish holiday blend!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw soaked (6-8 hours in water)
• 4 cups water (alkaline is best)
• 2 Tbsp agave or raw honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions:

1. Remove the almond skins: If they have been soaked previously in water for 6-8 hours you can squeeze the almond and they will literally pop out of their skin.  If using unsoaked raw almonds then cover the almonds with boiling water.  Let sit for a couple of minutes until the skins are loose and separate easily from the nuts.
2. Put the almonds in a blender with 1/4 cup of water and blend to a paste on high for about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of water, sweetener and vanilla and continue blending for another minute until creamy.
4. While the blender is still running pour in the remaining water and continue blending for 1 to 2 minutes more.
5. Place and secure a cheesecloth or strainer over a large bowl.  Slowly pour the almond milk, small amounts at a time, through the strainer or cheesecloth into the bowl.
6. Press or squeeze all of the liquid out of the almond paste that is caught in the cheese cloth or strainer into the bowl.

*Refrigerate the almond milk in a covered glass container.

**Makes about 5 cups.

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