Homemade Milk Alternative Recipes

Making plant-based milk at home is simple and saves 60-80% compared to store-bought versions. With basic ingredients and minimal equipment, you can create fresh, homemade milk alternatives that taste better and cost less.

Contents

• Benefits of Homemade Milk Alternatives

• Almond Milk

• Oat Milk

• Macadamia Milk

• Cashew Milk

• Conclusion

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Benefits of Homemade Milk Alternatives

Homemade milks alternatives give you complete control over ingredients while eliminating preservatives and excess sugars. A cup of almonds ($2) makes four cups of milk versus paying $3-5 per store carton. The process is simple: soak, blend, strain, enjoy.

Fresh homemade milk tastes cleaner and performs better in coffee, cereal, and baking than commercial alternatives.

Lactose Intolerance

DIY plant milks solve lactose intolerance without the premium price of commercial lactose-free options. They work perfectly in all culinary applications without curdling or altering flavors.

Calcium Fortification

If milk is your primary source of calcium, make sure you find an alternative source before you begin making homemade milk alternatives. Store-bought ones are fortified with calcium supplements to make up for the difference between dairy milk and plant milk. You can find easy to take calcium supplements on Amazon below.

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Almond Milk

The most popular DIY plant milk with naturally sweet, nutty flavor perfect for coffee and smoothies.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup raw almonds

• 4 cups filtered water

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1-2 dates or 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

Soak almonds for about 8-12 hours. Drain and rinse. Blend with filtered water and salt for 90 seconds until smooth. Strain through nut milk bag or fine strainer. Store refrigerate up to 5 days.

Additional Tips

Add different ingredients to create some variety and find what fits your tastes: vanilla extract for sweeter taste, cocoa powder for a chocolate version, or cinnamon for warming spice. You can use leftover almond pulp in smoothies, dehydrate for almond flour, or bake with honey and oats for granola.

Oat Milk

The most budget-friendly option with naturally creamy texture that's excellent in coffee drinks.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 4 cups cold water

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Soak oats in cold water for just 15 minutes. Add sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Blend 30-45 seconds only (over-blending creates gummy texture). Strain through fine mesh. Refrigerate up to 4 days.

Add-Ons

Again, experiment with your favorite flavors and find something that fits your tastes! Create coffee shop-style with extra maple syrup and cinnamon. Try matcha version with 1 tsp matcha powder, or add cocoa for chocolate oat milk.

Macadamia Milk

The luxury option with rich, buttery flavor that rivals premium commercial versions.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw macadamia nuts

• 4 cups filtered water

• Pinch of salt

• 2-3 dates or 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

Soak nuts 4-6 hours. Drain and rinse. Blend with fresh water, dates, vanilla, and salt for 60-90 seconds. Strain if desired (less straining needed due to soft texture). Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Cashew Milk

Perfect middle ground between affordability and luxury with incredibly smooth results.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews

• 4 cups filtered water

• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Soak cashews 2-4 hours (or 15 minutes in hot water). Drain and rinse. Blend with fresh water, sweetener, vanilla, and salt for 60-90 seconds. Straining optional due to smooth texture. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Conclusion

Start with any variety that appeals to you. The initial ingredient investment pays for itself within the first few batches. Buy in bulk or by the pound for even greater savings and experiment with flavors to create your perfect homemade milk.

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