How to Make Vanilla Hemp Milk

This recipe uses protein-rich hemp seeds which are also a nice source of omega-3 fatty acids. This dairy-free milk alternative works great on cereals or as a coffee creamer.

This homemade Vanilla Hemp Milk is my favorite non-dairy milk of the moment (see my almond milk and macadamia nut milk-making guides from the past).

This recipe is pretty awesome because it requires no straining which ensures that you get the full nutrition from the hemp seed, including fiber and omega-3 fatty acids:

I prefer to purchase the organic Vitacost.com brand of hemp seeds (I’m not an affiliate, but did receive the ingredients for this recipe from the company):

A peek inside the bag:

Making the milk is as easy as combining hemp seeds and dates in a high-speeed blender (see my review of my new Blendtec):

Plus, water and vanilla:

30 seconds later:

That’s it!

Hemp milk keeps easily for up to 5 days in a tightly sealed container stored in the refrigerator, and it doesn’t separate too badly…just give it a quick shake if need be:

I prefer to use hemp milk for raw recipes to preserve the healthy fats, a chia pudding with blueberries is one example:

Here’s the recipe, with links to the specific items on Vitacost.com:

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