10.17.2011

french press almond milk

image via immerwaschen (good source of raw food recipes in general)


Ingredients
  • water for soaking
  • 1 cup raw almonds 
  • 4 cups water 
  • pinch of sea salt 
  • .25 cup agave (optional) 
  • flavor options: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or contents of a vanilla bean), 2 Tbsp raw cacao nibs or unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp cinnamon & dash of nutmeg
Prep
  • Soak almonds in water, if you can, for eight hours (ideal); they're more easily digested when soaked first. An hour is better than none! (I put them to soak right before bed.)
  • Drain. Rinse until water runs clear.
  • Blend soaked almonds with 4 cups water, on high, while trying not to lust after a VitaMix. I use our immersion blender.
  • If you prefer a smooth texture, as we do, strain out the almond "grounds." Some use cheesecloth or a nut milk bag. I've opted for using our french press: effective & simple to clean. 
  • Strain milk into sterile glass container with airtight lid (mason jar works well). The first press will be white & creamy. The second press (if you choose to) will be more skim, so I like to blend the two presses together.
  • Add pinch of sea salt and sweetener of choice and stir and/or re-blend. Adjust to taste. 
  • Yields around 3 cups; lasts 2-3 days chilled.
  • Almond pulp can be dried & ground again to become almond meal, flour or nut butter.

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