Say “hello” to the easiest homemade almond milk recipe that you’ll ever find. This is my 1-Minute Almond Milk, and as the name suggests, it truly comes together in just one minute. Plus, it doesn’t involve any straining, which means that making this almond milk truly couldn’t be easier. No more spending $8 on a carton of almond milk from the store. With this recipe, you can have delicious, creamy, homemade almond milk ready in seconds!
Friends, do you have a favorite non-dairy milk? While some people love oat milk, and others are all about the soy milk, for me, my go-to has always been almond milk. I love how silky smooth and creamy it is, and the mild flavor that it adds to any recipe. Whether I’m using it in a creamy smoothie, blending it into a soup, or adding a splash of it to my morning coffee, almond milk is one of the most frequently-purchased ingredients in my kitchen. It’s one of the best dairy-free milk alternatives!
But, if there’s one thing that I don’t love about almond milk… it’s the cost. Here in San Francisco, a single carton of organic almond milk can cost as much as $8. And for someone who cooks as frequently as I do, that price is truly unsustainable. Luckily, there’s another way, and that’s where this recipe comes in.
This is truly the simplest and easiest way to make homemade almond milk in a pinch. The secret to making this recipe is to use slivered almonds, rather than whole almonds. Why is that? Well, slivered almonds already have the skins removed from them, which means that the blend smoothly and easily. No more spending precious time removing the skins, straining them out at the end. This recipe takes the most “annoying” step of making almond milk out of the process, so that you can have the most delicious milk in a fraction of the time.
The 4 Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Almond Milk
- Slivered Almonds: The key to making this almond milk is to use slivered almonds, rather than whole almonds. Slivered almonds already have the skins removed from them, which means that they’ll blend really easily. It’s perfect!
- Water: A little water is essential to helping this almond milk reach the perfect, milky texture.
- Vanilla Extract: A pinch of vanilla extract adds the perfect vanilla flavor to this milk! If you want to make a plain or unflavored almond milk, you can always omit the vanilla.
- Maple Syrup: I love adding a touch of maple syrup to this almond milk, to make it slightly sweet without the refined sugars. Again, if you prefer a plain milk, you can always omit this!
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk in Less Than One Minute
To make this almond milk, add all of the ingredients (the slivered almonds, water, vanilla extract, and maple syrup) to a blender. Blend on high-speed until the milk is perfectly smooth and creamy.
Transfer the milk into a jar and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it. Add it to your favorite recipes and enjoy!
My Favorite Ways to Use This Almond Milk
Looking for more ways to use this almond milk? Here are a few of my favorite ways to incorporate this homemade almond milk into your favorite recipes!
- Add it to your morning coffee: This almond milk tastes delicious when added to your morning coffee, or incorporated into your favorite latte recipes (like my Apple Crisp Cold Brew Latte or my Easy Iced Matcha Latte!)
- Use it in smoothies: A splash of almond milk adds the perfect milky addition to any of your favorite smoothies, such as my Copycat Erewhon Maca Bomb Smoothie or my Gut Healthy Bananas Foster Smoothie.
- Use it in savory dishes: I love to swap in this almond milk (sans the vanilla or maple syrup) for traditional dairy milk in any of my favorite savory recipes, such as my One-Pan “Marry Me” Chicken Orzo or my Creamy Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese.
- Drink it plain: This milk is so delicicious that you can easily drink it on its own! If you’re looking for a cool and refreshing beverage, this almond milk certainly fits the bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
The slivered almonds are what make this milk come together in just a few minutes. If you use traditional whole almonds, you will need to take the extra step of straining the milk.
Yes! Make this almond milk and store it in the fridge. It should stay good for up to one week!
Yes! Use this almond milk in place of either dairy or non-dairy milk in your favorite recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Instructions
- To make this almond milk, add all of the ingredients (the slivered almonds, water, vanilla extract, and maple syrup) to a blender.
- Blend on high-speed until the milk is perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the milk into a jar and store it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
- Add it to your favorite recipes and enjoy!
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