Is almond milk vegan?

Yes, almond milk is vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and Whole30-friendly.

What is the best blender for making almond milk?

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Can you bake with almond milk?

Yes, you can use almond milk in baking in place of dairy milk.

Can you boil almond milk?

Yes, you can boil almond milk in recipes that need to be boiled or simmered.

Does almond milk have lectins?

Most brands of commercial almond milk or homemade recipes for almond milk will have lectins. But, if you take the extra step of removing the almond skins before blending them, then you will greatly reduce the amount of lectins in your almond milk. Or, you can also use blanched almonds (which don't have skins) to make your almond milk.

Vitamix Almond Milk

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Homemade Almond Milk (Vitamix Recipe)

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Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for making homemade Vitamix Almond Milk that is super creamy. This recipe is vegan and dairy-free, and perfect for a dairy substitute.

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup raw almonds
4 cups filtered water

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Instructions

Place your almonds in a large mixing bowl if you plan to peel them.
Add very hot water to your bowl with the almonds and let them soak for at least 15 minutes. This will help loosen the skins so that they are easier to peel.
After the almonds have soaked, give them a quick rinse in a colander with fresh water. Then, use your hands to manually remove the skin from each almond.
Combine the peeled almonds with the water in the base of your Vitamix or high-speed blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Pour the blended milk through a nut milk bag, squeezing from the top down into a large bowl.
Lastly, just pour your mixture into your storage container.

Equipment

Vitamix Explorian

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Notes

You don’t have to remove the skins from the almonds, but this will help make the almond milk super creamy.
Homemade almond milk will keep in the refrigerator in a tightly-sealed container for at least 5 days. If the milk starts to separate, just give the jar a quick shake before using it.
To make a sweeter version, add 2 pitted Medjool dates to the almonds and water. You can also add the seeds of one vanilla bean pod or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to make a vanilla version.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Beverages
Method: High-Speed Blender
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 39
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 186 mg
Fat: 2.9 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat:
Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-almond-milk/