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Create your own creamy, fresh almond milk at home with this simple recipe. It's naturally free from the fortifications, thickeners, and preservatives found in store-bought versions, making it a perfect choice for special dietary needs.
Soak the almonds
Blend the almonds and water
Strain the almond milk
Create your own creamy, fresh almond milk at home with this simple recipe. It's naturally free from the fortifications, thickeners, and preservatives found in store-bought versions, making it a perfect choice for special dietary needs.
This american recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 220.28 calories per serving with 7.58g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for beverage or breakfast.
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Store the almond milk
If you're short on time, use 1 cup of blanched slivered almonds and soak them in hot water for just 30 minutes before blending.
This recipe is naturally low in phosphorus and potassium. To further adapt it, omit the optional salt and maple syrup to minimize sodium and sugar intake.
For a sugar-free version, sweeten the milk with 1-2 pitted Medjool dates instead of maple syrup. Blend them along with the almonds and water.
Unlike dairy milk, unfortified almond milk is naturally low in phosphorus and potassium, making it a safer and healthier choice for individuals with kidney disease.
This milk is entirely plant-based, making it suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.
By making it at home, you avoid the gums, thickeners, and preservatives commonly added to commercial almond milk, resulting in a cleaner product.
Almonds are a great source of Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells from oxidative damage.
Yes, homemade unfortified almond milk is very healthy. It's low in calories, naturally dairy-free and lactose-free, and contains no additives. It's an excellent choice for those on kidney-friendly diets as it's low in phosphorus and potassium.
One cup of homemade, unsweetened almond milk typically contains around 30-50 calories, making it a very light alternative to dairy milk.
Making almond milk at home gives you complete control over the ingredients. You can avoid the thickeners, gums, preservatives, and added sugars often found in commercial brands. It's also naturally unfortified.
It stays fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Since it has no preservatives, it has a shorter shelf life than store-bought versions.
The almond pulp is rich in fiber and can be used in many ways. Add it to oatmeal, blend it into smoothies, or dry it in the oven to make almond flour for baking.
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