Creamy milk featuring a blend of raw nuts and fresh coconut flakes, boasting fiber and omegas! This creamy plant-based milk can be enjoyed as a delicious fresh plant-based beverage without any fillers or gums. Can be used in cereal, smoothies, and cooking.
Soak raw nuts and coconut in water for 6-9 hours in the refrigerator.***
Place the soaked nuts and coconut, 4 cups of water, sunflower lecithin, and salt in a high-speed blender.
Blend on high speed for 40-50 seconds, or until very smooth.
Place a large bowl on the counter or sink and hang your nut milk bag on a cabinet knob or window hanger.
Slowly pour your milk into the nut milk bag and allow the milk to drain into the bowl. The pulp will remain in the nut milk bag.
When the majority of milk has drained through the nut milk bag, gently squeeze out the remaining milk.
Use your milk immediately or pour into an air-tight sterilized bottle.
Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Shake slightly before enjoying.
Almond Cow (plant milk maker) Instructions
Soak the raw nuts and coconut flakes in water for 6-9 hours in the refrigerator.*
Transfer the nuts, coconut flakes, and sunflower lecithin (if using) in the metal filter basket.
Attach the filter basket to the top of the Almond Cow and twist closed.
Fill the Almond Cow base to the MIN line (~5 cups) with filtered water.
Plug in the Almond Cow and press the cow start button. It will run through 3 automatic stages. Your milk is ready when the green light stops flashing and becomes steady green.
Use your milk immediately or pour into an air-tight sterilized bottle and refrigerate.
Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Shake slightly before enjoying.
Notes
* You can use any raw nuts you prefer – roasted nuts are not as creamy and are not good for milk making. I primarily use almonds bought in bulk; but also like adding a blend of macadamia nuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews. Aldi sells small bags of raw nut blends.
** Shake gently before using your milk as the particles do tend to settle a little. The soy lecithin does aid in emulsification; but nut and coconut particles weigh more than water and tend to settle.
*** For a quicker soak, soak the raw nuts and coconut flakes in steaming hot water for 30-60 minutes. You can use the soaking water in your milk. Just be sure to refrigerate your milk before serving.Important Note: Soaked nuts can go rancid very quickly. Keep them in the refrigerator to avoid this.Feel free to soak 1-2 dates with your nuts and coconut if you want to add a natural sweetener. You can also add a dash of vanilla if you prefer.