Homemade Plant-Based Milk

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This full-bodied, unsweetened vegan beverage is perfect for all your baking and cooking needs. It replaces any animal milk and the pulp can be used too. It's also delicious on cereal, coffee, or heated and frothed for your cappuccino, or anywhere you want a healthy, no-sugar-added, creamy beverage.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
9 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • cup rolled oats

  • cup raw, skin-on almonds

  • cup cashews

  • 4 cups filtered water, divided

  • 1 tablespoon whole flax seeds

Directions

  1. Combine oats, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl and cover with 2 cups filtered water. Allow to soak in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.

  2. Remove from the refrigerator and add flax seeds. Let stand so flax seeds react with the water and mixture comes to room temperature, about 1 hour.

  3. Transfer to a blender and blend until creamy. Let rest for 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups filtered water. Blend until well combined, smooth, and creamy. Strain the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve. Enjoy right away or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before use.

Cook's Note:

Do not discard the pulp. It can be used in your favorite smoothie recipes or even in baking. Use the pulp in place of the equal amount of flour in muffins, waffles, or pancakes, for example.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
13g Fat
12g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 11%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 202mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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