nut milk

Half way through last year I set out to decrease my dairy intake to see if it would help clear up my eczema. I love milk so I set out to find an alternative I was just as happy drinking. Even if you're not lactose intolerant, nut milk's are a fantastic, healthy addition to your diet. They are super easy to make and healthier than the bought versions as they contain no additives or preservatives. The bonus of making your own nut milk means you can make any flavor you like: almond, macadamia or walnut. You can also use up the left over pulp in smoothies, bliss balls or muffins/cakes. There's no need for wasting anything!

Nut Milk
Makes 1 Litre

INGREDIENTS
1 cup/ 140g raw nuts
1 Litre filtered water
fine sea salt/Himalayan salt
sweetner of choice: eg 2 medijool dates, 1-3 teaspoons raw honey or maple syrup

METHOD
Place nuts in a bowl and cover with filtered water and add the salt. Soak overnight.

Set a nut bag over a large bowl (alternatively you can use cheesecloth or an old tea towel).

Drain the nuts or seeds and rinse well. Combine nuts and sweetner in blender and blend for 1 minute on high. Strain mixture through nut bag and into container.

Funnel the strained milk into a sealable bottle and store in the fridge for 3-4 days