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Homemade Almond Milk + Almond Pulp Granola

  • Author: Natalie
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Category: beverages
  • Method: blended
  • Cuisine: american

Description

Easy and versatile Homemade Almond Milk in the Vitamix – step-by-step instructions and video tutorial. Plus a delicious snack idea to not waste the pulp!


Ingredients

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Homemade Almond Milk

Chocolate Almond Milk

  • 1 cup (150g) raw almonds
  • 4 cups water
  • 12 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (20g) cacao powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Grain-Free Almond Pulp Granola

  • Pulp from one batch of almond milk (about 1 cup or 110g)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (30g) hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup (35g) flax seeds
  • 1 cup (45g) coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup (80g) liquid sweetener (I really like molasses! but honey, maple syrup, or agave work too)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (or runny nut/seed butter)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Homemade Almond Milk

  1. Soak the almonds for 4 hours or ideally overnight. Or if you are in a hurry, soak in hot water for 1-2 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse.
  3. Add almonds to the Vitamix with 4 cups water.
  4. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until creamy and frothy.
  5. Strain through a cheese cloth or nut milk bag.
  6. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate.
  7. It will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Shake before using.

Chocolate Almond Milk

  1. Follow above steps.
  2. After straining, pour the milk back into the blender. Add the cacao powder, sweetener, and salt.
  3. Blend again.
  4. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate.
  5. It will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Shake before using.

Almond Pulp Granola

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Toss to evenly coat.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes at 350F. Stir. Then bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and cool completely. It will become crispy as it cools.
  6. Enjoy with almond milk, on top of smoothie bowls, by the handful, etc.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Keywords: vegan, dairy free, paleo, diy, snack, breakfast