My new favourite: Home made nut milk

Almond nut milk is a great non-dairy, non-soy alternative and it’s super healthy and tasty! Almonds are a good source of vitamin E, B complex and calcium. They are about 20 percent protein, so they’re also very filling..

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup almonds, soaked for 8 hours or over night
• 3 1/2 – 4 cups purified water,
  
• 3 Medjool dates or 2-3 Tbsp raw honey
• Pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt
  
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract (optional)

“Edgar Cayce stated that eating 4 to 5 almonds a day can prevent cancer!”

Directions:

• Place almonds, dates, vanilla and water in a blender and blend on high speed.
• Strain mixture through a nut milk bag, cheese cloth or fine sieve into a bowl.

Preparing the seeds or nuts for best nutritional value before blending: 

Soaking nuts before blending is an important step. It makes them easier to blend and also releases enzyme inhibitors(phytic acid) which will make them more digestible. Most nuts require 8 to 12 hours of soaking for optimal digestion. Almonds are commonly used for making nut milk as they taste great and are alkalizing. Nut milks usually keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 days. If you freeze them they can keep longer. Yummy additions include raw cacao, cinnamon or rice bran solubles.

Brazil Nut Milk

Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium. They have about 2500 times the amount of selenium than any other nut. Brazil Nut Milk Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against disease. Selenium also slows down the aging process and boosts the immune system.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw Brazil nuts, soaked for 4 hours or more, ideally over night
• 4 cups purified water
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 2 Tbsp coconut butter
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract OR 2 vanilla pods
• 2 packets of stevia (optional)
  
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

Directions:

• Place nuts and water in a blender and blend on high speed.
• Strain mixture into a bowl.
• Rinse blender and add back in the strained liquid.
• Add remaining ingredients. Blend.

Pecan Milk

Pecans are a good source of fiber and contain calcium, iron, vitamins A, B, and C, phosphorous and potassium.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw pecans, soaked for 4 hours or more, ideally over night
• 4 cups purified water
• 1/2 cup raw honey or to taste
• 2 Tbsp coconut butter (optional)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract OR 1 vanilla pod
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

• Place pecans and water in a blender and blend on high speed.
• Add remaining ingredients and blend.

Macadamia Milk

Macadamia nuts are high in fiber, taste great, and have no cholesteral. They also have a very high proportion of monounsaturated fats (which are the good fats).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw macadamia nuts, soaked for 1 hour or more, ideally over night
• 3 cups purified water
• 1/8 cup raw honey
• 2 Tbsp coconut butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract OR 1 vanilla pod
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

Directions:

• Place nuts and water in a blender and blend on high speed.
• Add remaining ingredients and blend.

Source: www.raw-food-living.com/