Make This Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Milk in Minutes!
If you’re still buying your almond milk from the store, I challenge you to try making this Cinnamon Vanilla Almond milk just once at home… You might never go back to store bought again!
Anytime I have someone over, I make them this specific almond milk to try (first alone and then in a cup of coffee, latte, etc.) and every single time my guests are taken back by how good it tastes on its own. They also usually end up making it the next week at home themselves… Keep reading for tips on how to easily make your own almond milk at home, and grab the recipe for this delicious Cinnamon Vanilla Almond milk below!
What Tools You’ll Need To Make Almond Milk
The main thing that I was confused about when first making almond milk was… what tools do I need? I have seen social media ads for special pitchers that make almond milk for you, but I figured there has to be a more cost-effective way! After digging into it, I came across these nut milk bags and haven’t looked back! They make it super easy to strain almond milk, and you can use them to make juices as well if you don’t have a juicer.
If you don’t have a nut milk bag, you can use a thin towel or cheesecloth as well. If almond milk making becomes a weekly thing for you like it is for me, I definitely recommend investing in a nut milk bag because they’re reusable and less-messy than a cheese cloth or towel!
A blender and strainer are the other tools that you’ll need to make your own homemade almond milk! I prefer to use a stand-up blender because you can fill it more than a magic bullet (don’t get me wrong, I love my bullet, but for this recipe, it doesn’t quite cut it). Any strainer will do because you’ll only use it to strain the water from your almond after soaking them.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Milk:
- Almonds
- Water
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Milk Recipe:
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Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Milk
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 c Raw Almonds
3 c Fresh Drinking Water
1 tsp Cinnamon
3–4 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
Pre-Soak Your Almonds: Soak your almonds in a bowl of water for at least 3 hours or overnight if possible to soften them before blending.
Rinse Your Almonds: Once softened, rinse your almonds completely using a fine mesh strainer (water should run clear).
Add Your Ingredients to a Blender: Add your almonds, fresh drinking water, vanilla, honey, and cinnamon to a blender and blend until smooth (30-seconds to 1-minute usually does it!).
Strain Your Almond Milk and Enjoy: Place your nut milk bag or a cheesecloth over a clean bowl and pour your blended almond milk into it, then wring it out until you’ve separated the almond skins from the almond milk. Transfer your almond milk into a bottle with a lid and store in the fridge for 5-7 days!
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Blend and Strain Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Almond Milk
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