So my dairy free Fall went a little off coarse when we went to Paris, because honestly I wanted to savor every single thing I could. I should write a whole post about how my view of food and life in general has been forever (I hope) altered, but that’s another day. Surprisingly, I didn’t have any cheese in France (what in the world?!!) but I did enjoy a cappuccino or two. Then we came home to Christmas…yeah not good. So where does that leave me today? I’ve found that my digestion is “disrupted” (don’t ask) when I regularly consume dairy. I can have some milk (like a small flat white or cappuccino) a couple times a week and I’m ok, but eating cheese everyday or consuming large lattes isn’t going to work.
I haven’t made any homemade almond milk in quite awhile, because I’ve just gotten used to drinking my coffee black and my afternoon Nespresso with just a tiny bit of foam. However, I recently came across a super simple alternative- Cashew Milk. I can’t believe I’ve never tried it before, it’s AWESOME!! It’s so much easier to make then almond milk and you can make it without any sweeteners. I also love how you can play with the consistency. If you prefer it more like 2% just add more water, if you want it creamier like whole milk just add slightly less water. You also don’t have to strain it-one of the biggest hassles of homemade almond milk.
Cashew Milk
1 Cup of Cashews, Soaked In Water For An Hour or Two. Cashew Pieces Are Often Cheaper Then Whole Cashews And They Would Work Great In This Recipe!
3.5-4 Cups of Water (Depending On The Final Consistency You Want)
1 Teaspoon Of Vanilla Extract
Pinch Of Good Salt
Drain the cashews and rinse them well. Place the cashews in a high powered blender with 1/2 the water and blend on high until they are totally pulverized. Then add the vanilla and additional water. Blend on high again until it’s completely smooth. No need to use a nut bag unless your blender can’t break it down completely.
The milk will last in your refrigerator for 4-5 days.
I might have to try this! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLet me know your thoughts. If you are transitioning from cows milk it might initially take some time to like the alternative. Are you guys trying Paleo?
DeleteAlrighty, its past time I get past my procrastination with this homemade almond/ cashew milk thing. I have heard too many times how much better it is than store bought, that I just need to do it. I think the thing that has always held me back is that I don't have a vitamix, only a little Nutribullet (and a food processor). Do you think one of these would work for the cashew milk? I really want to try it!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't hurt to try, right?! You might have to strain it but maybe not! Start with the Bullet.
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