Ditch store bought almond milk with this homemade recipe

For those that are lactose intolerant, vegan, or just looking for a delicious alternative to milk, you could try making almond milk.

You'll also discover that almonds create a rich, creamy, and sweet milk that you can use in countless ways.

From your cereals or granola, substitute it for milk when baking, or make it the cream base for savory or sweet sauces..

As for the leftover almond meal, don't throw it out; instead, try adding the leftover meal to muffin, pancake, or cookie recipes.

It will give your baked goods a crumbly, crunchy texture and a delicious almond flavor.

Just in case you plan to make nut milks regularly, try using a reusable Nut Milk Bag rather than disposable cheesecloth.

Here's how to DIY almond milk.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups blanched almonds3 cups filtered water2 tablespoons agave nectar or brown rice syrup

Equipment

BlenderCheeseclothFine mesh sieve

Preparation