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Here’s how to make Vanilla Hemp Milk for a delicious, creamy dairy free option that is vegan and paleo. Use this recipe for smoothies, chia puddings, or on your cereal.
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Hemp Milk
This homemade Vanilla Hemp Milk is my favorite non-dairy milk of the moment. This recipe is pretty awesome because it requires no straining through a nut milk bag, which ensures that you get the full nutrition from the hemp seed, including fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. It also means that it is super easy and fast to make, taking all of 10 minutes from start to finish.
Of course, you’ll need to start with hemp seeds, also called hemp hearts. I like to buy organic hemp seeds online or at any natural foods stores. I’ve even found them at Costco. If you’ve never had hemp seeds, they are fairly neutral in flavor, tender, with just a little bit of crunch. I think they are just delightful when eaten in their raw form.
All you really need to make creamy, delicious hemp milk is hemp seeds, water, dates, and a vanilla bean. If you don’t have a vanilla bean, you can always use vanilla extract or just leave it out.
Hemp Milk Recipe
Then, you literally just combine the ingredients, blend them for 30 seconds in a high-speed blender, and then pour into a glass container for storage. The hemp milk will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. If it separates before you use it, just give it a quick shake.
How to Use Hemp Milk
I prefer to use hemp milk for raw (non-cooked) recipes to preserve the healthy fats, a chia pudding with blueberries is one example. To make the pudding, just combine 1/2 cup of the hemp milk with 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and top with fresh blueberries.
Other Dairy-Free Milk Recipes
If you like this recipe, you might like my other vegan, plant-based milk recipes. You might also like my article with the six health reasons why you should consider going dairy-free.
- Cashew Milk
Homemade Unsweetened Almond Milk
Macadamia Nut Milk
Oat Milk Creamer
Vanilla Coconut Milk Beverage
Here’s the recipe for how to make homemade Vanilla Hemp Milk:
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How to Make Vanilla Hemp Milk
Prep Time: 5 minutes- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: vegan, dairy free, paleo
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Vanilla hemp milk is a delicious dairy-free milk that can be made in minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 3 1/2 cups filtered water
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 vanilla bean or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the hemp seeds, filtered water, and pitted dates in the pitcher of a high-speed blender.
- Use a paring knife to cut off the ends of the vanilla bean. Then, hold the bean firmly against a cutting board and slice the bean lengthwise. Open the bean and scrape out the seeds, adding them to the pitcher. Discard the empty vanilla bean pod.
- Process the contents in the pitcher on high for about 30 seconds. You do not need to strain the milk, and it will stay fresh for up to 5 day in the refrigerator.
Notes
Give the hemp milk a shake before using if you find that it separates.
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kimmythevegan says
I luuuuuuurrrrvvve hemp milk! I especially need to be making it right now since I feel guilty about buying almonds with the drought issues :/
And hemp is my favourite to make, as you say – no straining!
Sounds sweet & delicious =)
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
I remember you telling me how much you love hemp milk, Kimmy, so you were in the back of my mind when I made it again. You’re the good angel on my shoulder! :0)
Casey says
I made a unsweetened and unflavored hemp milk and am using it in my smoothies. So amazing! I will have to try a sweetened and flavored version now!
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
Oh yay, Casey, happy to find someone who loves hemp milk as much as I do! :0)
Cathy says
I will definitely be trying this! I’m always interested in dairy alternatives. I also like your nice simple chia pudding recipe, as I’ve been planning to try to incorporate more chia into my menus. This is perfect timing for me!
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Lindsey Dietz says
Love how simple this is! Making my own dairy-free milks is definitely a money-saver and is better for me, too!
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Jean says
Hemp milk is one of my favorite dairy free milks! Love your sweet vanilla variation.
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Joni Gomes says
So easy to make! Love having hemp milk in my fridge for my coffee, tea or oats.
Tessa Simpson says
I have been wanting to try making my own hemp milk…the store bought has WAY too much sugar!! thanks you!
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Amanda Mason says
I am dairy free so this recipe is right up my alley! I would never have fathomed to make a recipe such as this but you make it sounds so easy! i’m going to have to give it a go!
Kate says
This sounds so good. I need to get a high speed blender! I love my immersion blender, but it just doesn’t cut it for lots of things. I really want to start making my own milks, too. Can’t wait to try your hemp milk!
Megan Stevens says
Totally delicious. Those dates. And how the porridge looks. LOVE this, so yummy!
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linda spiker says
Oh yum! I have never made hemp milk. I love the tutorial 🙂
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Christina Shoemaker says
I’m sold!! I had no idea it was that easy and I don’t turn down anything made with dates! Plus no straining?!? Yes please!
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Right?! Couldn’t be easier. 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
on that note, i need a new blender to make these yummy nut milks!
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says
The hemp milk sounds so good and nutritious. I think my husband would like this with his breakfast. He is a big almond milk fan too. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
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Sharon says
This hemp milk looks so easy and delicious. I love the big bowl of oatmeal, it looks fabulous! I didn’t know it was so easy to make.
Molly Kumar says
WoW, I’ve always wanted to make hemp milk at home and this is so easy. I’m going to try this soon and loving the addition of vanilla.
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Raia Todd says
Homemade milks are so much better than store-bough! I usually just make coconut, but I want to try hemp now!
Marisa Franca says
I’ve never tried hemp milk but would love to. You do make it seem very simple and I like that it’s so nutritious. I’d like it with my oatmeal or cereal for breakfast. Will be pinning .
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Paige says
Wow…looks creamy and awesome. I love the idea of this on a bowl of warm grains. Nice job!
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Sara says
Oh my yum! I can’t wait to try your recipe! I have never made hemp milk!
lauren says
Yum! I’ve never tried hemp milk before but we are frequent almond milk users, I’m definitely interested in finding out the difference. I love using it to make chia pudding so your recipe would be great!
Sues says
I’ve been wanting to make hemp milk and this recipe looks perfect. I love that it’s vanilla!
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Matt Kearns says
I’ve never tried hemp milk, but this recipe looks super easy to make. And I’m a big fan of vanilla so this is a win for me!
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Julie says
I’ve used hemp seeds before in baking, but never for hemp milk. Do you have to include the dates? Is it too bitter or bland without them?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Hi Julia, you can leave the dates out. The hemp milk might have a “grassy” taste, but it’s not that bad. 🙂
Katie Mae @ Nourishing Simplicity says
I tried hemp milk at a coffee shop when I visited a friend in Oregon. It was so good!
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Eileen Kelly says
I absolutely love hemp milk and so does my family. I have never made it and I cannot wait to make your recipe. It is super easy and full of natural great flavors!
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Tatiana says
I love the frothy look of that milk, i almost can taste it through the photo! Dates are the best sweetener too
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Meredith says
I am so excited to try this hemp milk recipe! I love that it doesn’t contain any thickeners like the store-bought versions!
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Ellen says
Yay! It really is easy. I halved the recipe because I wasn’t sure that I’d use 4 cups
within 5 days. It came out great: frothy and creamy-looking. Thank you!
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I make hemp milk as the base of my green smoothies!
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Deborah Listman Ward says
I will have to attempt this not only for me but my one nephew who has been diagnosed with lots of food allergies one being dairy! thanks for this Carrie!
Azu says
I have been looking for homemade dairy beverage alternatives. You hemp milk recipe looks amazing! I will try it and let you know
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Great, thanks Azu! I’m anxious to know how you like my hemp milk recipe.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
One of my favorite recipes!
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