Almond milk is a milky drink made from ground almonds. Unlike cow milk (or other animal milk), almond milk contains no lactose, making it a good alternative for the lactose intolerant (those who are allergic to milk). It also contains no cholesterol, and is lower in calories than both cow milk and soy milk. Almond milk can be used in place of milk in most recipes.
You can make your own almond milk, or you can purchase almond milk at health food stores. To make your own almond milk, soak one cup of raw almonds in a bowl of water in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, drain the almonds. Blend almonds with three cups water in a blender or food processor until smooth. Then strain through a cheesecloth over a large bowl. Some like to add a little vanilla and/or a little sweetener to their almond milk. Almond milk can be stored in the refrigerator for three to five days.
Almond milk makes excellent smoothies. Blend with your choice of fruits and other ingredients for delicious, nutritious beverages. Try out the recipes here, or create your own.
Strawberry-Almond Smoothie
one cup almond milk
½ cup silken tofu
10 frozen strawberries
one tablespoon sweetener
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Banana-Berry Smoothie
one cup almond milk
one small banana
½ cup frozen mixed berries
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
one tablespoon honey
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Peaches and Cream Smoothie
one cup almond milk
½ cup diced peaches, frozen
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
one tablespoon honey
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Blueberry-Pineapple Smoothie
one cup almond milk
½ cup frozen pineapple
¼ cup blueberries
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Vanilla-Almond Smoothie
one cup almond milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 – 5 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Chocolate-Almond Smoothie
one cup almond milk
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
3 – 5 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Chocolate-Banana Smoothie
one cup almond milk
one small banana, cut into slices and frozen
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Raspberry-Almond Smoothie
one cup almond milk
½ cup frozen raspberries
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Blackberry-Peach Smoothie
one cup almond milk
½ cup diced peaches, frozen
¼ cup frozen blackberries
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Orange Crème Smoothie
¾.
Sunshine Smoothie
¾ cup almond milk
½.
Pineapple-Banana-Berry Smoothie
¾ cup almond milk
¼ cup frozen pineapple
¼ cup frozen strawberries (or other berries)
½ small banana
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until frothy and smooth.
Sources:
Living and Raw Foods. http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/almondmilk.html.
