Nut and Seed Milks: Made Easy

Nut and Seed Milks can be made by soaking and or sprouting the nuts or seeds of your choice. Almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios. This method requires blending the nuts or seeds of choice with warm water, straining with a sieve or cheese cloth. Time consuming, but delicious!

These days just don't have the time for that, so I buy nut milk from the store and use it for a base to build my own nut milk creations.

​I start with organic unsweetened Almond milk from Costco. It's the cleanest and better tasting than other brands I have tried. Most have lots of additives, thickeners and sugar. Nearly all of them have added gums and thickeners...not good for your gut!

I have devised a compromise that I can live with. Since I used to make all my own nut milk from scratch and I don't care for the packaged varieties, I created this recipe!

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• Pour the starter "milk" into your Bullet or blender.

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• Add to that base a few tablespoons of pre-made nut butters such as almond, tahini, sunflower seed, cashew, walnut or even peanut butter.

• You make make larger batches and freeze some it for later use.*

• If you use whole nuts you will have a thicker mixture which can be served this way or strained for more of milk like consistency. Use more almond milk base or add warm water to the blender in this case.

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On your first try - blend, taste and check the consistency. Some may like it thicker, some thinner. By using the almond milk as a base and boosting it with the nut/seed butter of your choice, you will have a richer and more satisfying food. Thicker blend is creamier, thinner more milk like.

It's important when adding healthier options to your diet, that they TASTE GOOD! There's no point in eating anything just for the sake of ones health, it has to taste good and bring pleasure to truly benefit us!

​With that in mind the addition of powdered spices such as giner, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, etc. are a great flavor boost.

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Boosting the nutritional value of your nut/seed milk! My favorite additive is this Pure C-8 MCT Oil from Keto Kari. C-8 instantly converts to ketones for smooth and sustained energy in the body without raising blood glucose and with a much lower insulin response than other fuels such as glucose, sugar, protein, coconut oil, other MCT oils. It also controls blood sugar spikes and reduces cravings for junk food.
MCTs has benefits you won’t find in other fatty acids. 

• Antibacterial, antiviral properties balance gut flora & support immunity
• Easier to digest than most other fats
• Help you lose unwanted fat 
• Can suppress hunger 
• Provide quick, clean energy, especially brain energy​

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I'm a person who likes sweet things. As a Vata constitution, sweetness balances my body type. Isn't that nice! Follow the link to earn more about Ayurvedic Constitutional Types 

In order to keep my sweetness balanced I look for opportunities to use powdered stevia as a sweetener. I love the Bixa brand of whole powered stevia. Learn more about stevia. A word about liquid stevia extracts. They taste terrible! Like artificial sweetener which really put me off stevia for years. The powder is better and it's a whole food. It doesn't take much, about 1/8 teas. +/- depending on the amount of milk you are making.

​Raw honey is also a good choice. Some nut milks benefit from adding just a pinch of whole salt.

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Here's my breakfast of choice most days!
Fresh or frozen berries with a hearty splash of nut milk. Notice, I've made enough nut milk for at least one or two more servings.
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Nut milk can also be used to add to smoothies for that "milkshake" like texture and taste. They can also be used to make salad dressings and sauces. Using peanuts as milk is a great start to a spicy peanut sauce. 

Making a large batch allows you to freeze and save which is a benefit for those with busy work schedules and/or a family!

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​Your nut milk stored in the frig will last three to four days. If you decide you may not consume it within that time frame, just stick it in the freezer for later!

When freezing anything liquid; juice, soup, broth, nut milk, etc. I always recommend using the 16 or 24 ounce Mason Freezer jars. Designed especially for freezing these jars won't crack when frozen.

They are available from multiple sources on-line through Amazon or at most Ace Hardware stores and, dare I say....Walmart!