Milk It for All Its Worth...

While researching the benefits of almond milk for my work blog, I came across something that I just couldn’t pass up posting to my personal blog...

To recap the work post:

Almonds are high in fiber, low in cholesterol, and nutrient-rich (in magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, and calcium - to name a few)......almond milk, in its purest form, consists of ground almonds and water - and in this form, almond milk contains less calories, carbohydrates, and cholesterol (and more fiber) than a comparable amount of [any type of] cow’s milk...

Regular, unsweetened almond milk can be drunk on its own, or used as a substitute for cow’s milk in many recipes - which, when combined with its health benefits, makes almond milk ideal for individuals who are lactose-intolerant, have soy allergies (and therefore cannot drink soy milk), or are interested in losing weight/making healthier choices.

BUT, here’s the thing - almonds are costly, so the actual amount used in milk production is small. Therefore, it is important to check the label for nutrient amounts, additives, and sweeteners before patting yourself on the back for making a healthy choice......or - you can make your own (yep, you read that right)!

Homemade Almond Milk

1/4 cup almonds (ground in coffee grinder)
1 cup water

Combine ground almonds and water in blender and blend for 2-3 minutes. Strain liquid using a sieve (optional). To make more, increase almonds and water proportionally and store excess in an air tight container in the refrigerator...

(I haven’t actually tried this one - although I fully intend to as soon as possible - but I would probably feel comfortable leaving the “leftovers” in the refrigerator for up to a week......)

~ Enjoy!