Almond Milk

Remember how I said I didn't want to buy groceries because we're moving? Well, we ran out of milk on Monday and used up the powdered milk yesterday. I thought I should use up the almonds today.

I don't know about you, but I'd happily give up milk for almond milk for the rest of my life. I love the nutty flavor it lends to everything. And the chocolate. YUM! This stuff is a dreamy in your coffee. You can scale this recipe accordingly, or add a couple tbsp of cocoa for a chocolate version.

Almond Milk

soak overnight

10 minutes blending & straining time

makes 8 cups

2 cups unsalted almonds

1/3 cup dates

8 cups water

2 tsp vanilla

Add the almonds to a medium bowl, cover them with water and soak overnight. Once soaked, strain the almonds, add them to a blender with the water. Blend for about two minutes. It'll start to froth like milk. Add the vanilla and dates. Blend for another minute. Using a small mesh strainer pour your almond mixture into pitcher. 

Refrigerate and enjoy. This can be used immediately.

Btw, the leftover almonds from when you stain can still be used. I plan on using mine to encrust some fish for dinner.