How I love homemade nut milk, you can add it to porridge, smoothies, healthy desserts, soups and your favorite sauce! You only need 5 minutes to prepare nut milk.

If you know that you have a sensitivity to cow's milk or want to improve the condition of your facial skin, then I recommend that you replace regular milk for homemade nut milk. Start with the first step, add it to smoothies and morning porridge.

I noticed that many girls are afraid of the combination “nut milk”, imagining long hours in the kitchen. But in fact, nut milk is very simple to prepare, you will need a blender, nuts, a strainer (or cheesecloth), pure water and 5 minutes of time!

Nut milk very delicate in taste, it ideally complements smoothies, desserts, breakfasts, baked goods and other dishes. You can use it for cooking, and...

You can also drink milk on its own, sweeten it ground cinnamon, honey and, if desired, natural cocoa. Also try mixing nut milk with a ripe frozen banana in a blender for a dessert smoothie!

Total cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw or dried nuts (walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, hazelnuts, macadamia, Brazil nuts)
• 2.5 cups water for soaking nuts
• 3.5 cups water for preparing milk

Cooking method:

1. Soak the nuts in a container with 2.5 cups of water and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
2. The next day, drain the water from the nuts.
3. Grind the finished nuts with 3.5 glasses of water in a blender for 40-60 seconds.
4. Strain ready milk using a strainer or gauze.
5. Add nut milk to smoothies and healthy desserts! If you wish, you can sweeten the nut milk by mixing it in a blender with 1-2 teaspoons of honey or 2-3 dates until smooth.
6. Milk is stored in a glass bottle in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

P.S. From the remaining cake you can make healthy candies, granola or crackers! For example, to make candy, mix the nut cake with dates in a food processor or blender, then put it in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Have delicious milk!

I will be very glad if you share the result or recipes for the goodies you made from the cake.

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Animal origin leads in sales and popularity. The white sweet liquid made from nuts loses in several respects: high cost, minimal consumer awareness of the product, new unfamiliar taste. What you need to know about nut milk, why it needs to replace cow’s milk, and is the product worth the money claimed by the manufacturer?

What's wrong with animal milk?

From an early age we were instilled with the value of milk and its derivatives. Drinking a full glass of white liquid before lunch is a common practice that often results in acne, intestinal problems or abdominal pain. The average consumer did not consider dairy products to be a source of problems because they were extremely healthy. Why isn't this true?

The scientific community has long established the dangers of animal milk. The American nutritionist Walter Willett achieved maximum clarity and popularity of the theory. He is a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Willett conducted research food product for decades and, having collected all the necessary information, shared it with the public.

Willett proved that cow's milk does not strengthen the bone skeleton. On the contrary, the product washes out of the bones, making them brittle and weak.

For healthy bones and high-quality skeletal functionality, it is more important to consume calcium rather than calcium.

An abundance of dairy products in the diet leads to the development of cancer. In men who consume milk and its derivatives daily, the risk of developing prostate cancer increases by 30-50%.

Nutritionists also paid attention to lactose intolerance. Upon reaching the age of 3, our body stops producing lactase. Lactase is the only one that can qualitatively break down lactose (milk sugar).

More than 75% of the world's population suffers from lactose intolerance.

Manifestations of lactose intolerance: abdominal pain, allergic rash, severe forms of acne, itching, bowel movements, etc. In his work, Dr. Willett calls milk not a toxic product, but simply useless. A person can live healthy life without milk, without suffering from a deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Moreover, animal milk is very high in calories and contains a colossal percentage, which leads to heart and vascular diseases.

Harm cow's milk also revealed the China-Cornell-Oxford Study or China Project. Scientists from Asia and Europe studied not only milk, but also the human need for the animal. The results of the study confirmed Willett's ideas:

• Dairy products thin your bones. Animal protein provokes the accumulation of acid, and our body tries to neutralize it. To eliminate acid, calcium must be released from the bones, making them brittle and weak;
• Consuming more than 1 liter of dairy products per day increases the risk of developing cancer by 30%. This is due to the toxic compound dioxin, which makes a person more susceptible to disease;
• 1 glass of milk is fraught with flatulence, sharp abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and chronic constipation– all these are symptoms of lactose intolerance;
• milk worsens acne by stimulating insulin production. Dairy products increase steroid exposure skin covering and lead to imperfections;
• The modern market is teeming with low-quality milk. Control samples contained pathogenic bacteria, hormones, antibiotics and chemicals. They have a detrimental effect on hormonal background and gradually destroys a person from the inside.

What you need to know about nut milk

Nut milk is made from pureed nuts. While animal dairy products do more harm than good, the situation is different with plant-based ingredients. Nut liquid is rich in calcium, vitamins and vegetable protein, which is easily absorbed by our body.

There are definitely no antibiotics or various growth hormones in nut dairy products, because raising or is much cheaper, easier and more ergonomic than calf.

Find plant milk With ideal composition pretty hard. Manufacturers also add preservatives so that the product is definitely liked by the consumer and can be stored on the shelf for a long time. How to solve this problem? Make your own milk. Everything you need for home production – food processor, gauze and a little patience.

How is the product useful? Nut milk completely takes on the properties of the main ingredient - almonds. The water in which the nuts are soaked activates them and additionally saturates them with nutrients. The benefits of milk depend on its composition. In almond, rice and oat product there will be a completely different spectrum of action and set of vitamins/minerals. Seeds, superfoods and sweet fruits are often added to milk. They affect the taste of the liquid and replace the sweetener, but the main task is to enrich the composition, nutritional value, etc.

Nut milk will help reduce sugar cravings and is perfect as a healthy afternoon snack or addition to breakfast. Vary the composition, experiment with flavors and introduce real food into your body. vitamin bomb. The main thing is to monitor the quality of the products and observe the measure.

Alternative Product Applications

Nut milk is used not only in the gastronomic industry. The ingredient is popular in the field of cosmetology and home care behind the body. Nut milk is used to make nourishing, moisturizing baths, professional/folk serums, masks and tonics.

Milk extracts are most often added as a moisturizing component. It softens the skin, evens out tone, eliminates redness and fills the epithelium with moisture. It is important that the composition cosmetic product There were water-retaining components that help the skin retain moisture and protect against dryness and irritation. Tonics with lactic acids perform 2 functions at once: gentle acid cleansing and additional vitamin replenishment for the skin.

Skin care for the body and face should be selected by a specialist. Before using dairy products, you should consult a dermatologist to avoid unwanted skin reactions. Incorrectly selected care is fraught with acne, rashes, redness, peeling and itching.

How much does nut milk cost?

Price plant product 2-3 times higher than the cost of regular cow's milk. This is due to low demand and “exotic” production. In the post-Soviet space, cow's milk is in incredible demand. There are more and more industrial enterprises that are engaged in the full production cycle, so the cost of the final product is lower.

If the demand for plant-based dairy products increases and more competitive producers appear, then the price will change. The real way Save money by making nut milk in your own kitchen. This way you will save your budget, be able to choose your own ingredients and have full control over the entire cycle of creating the drink.

What nuts do you use to make milk from and what are they good for?

Its beneficial properties are revealed appearance– the product is similar to the hemispheres of the human brain. Even the ancient Greeks believed that the nut could stimulate brain activity and improve a person’s thinking abilities. In ancient times, the product could only be consumed by privileged people, but ordinary workers were denied access to brain stimulation. But was there any rational grain in the actions of the Greeks?

Many people associate the origin of the nut with its name, but this is a misconception. The birthplace of the walnut is not Greece, but Asia Minor (the territory of modern Iran).

In high nutritional value and the benefits of the product, the Greeks turned out to be right. It contains , and . Walnuts are rich in vegetable protein, which completely satisfies the nutrient requirement. Vegetable protein is much more efficiently and easily absorbed by the body, without causing discomfort or excessive stress on the organs.

Doctors recommend eating nuts for anemia. They contain an abundance of magnesium (Mg) and, which will help eliminate the problem and harmonize the functioning of the hematopoietic system. Iron also helps improve blood characteristics. The nutrient has a beneficial effect on blood composition, stabilizes transport function and has a wound-healing effect. Walnuts also help restore potency.

The daily dose of the product is 4-5 pieces.

Avoiding nuts and nut-based milk is necessary if:

• increased blood clotting;
• chronic colitis;
• stages of exacerbation of psoriasis/eczema/allergies.

The Romans did not call the product at all, but “κóρυς”, which translated means “helmet”. The walnut actually looks like a rounded military helmet, so the name is absolutely justified.

A miniature hazelnut seed contains 20% easily digestible vegetable protein and 60% healthy organic oils that will make your brain work better, your hair grow faster, and your skin become more radiant and hydrated. The composition of the nut is also rich in tocopherol. Minerals include zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron.

During the period of Antiquity, doctors advised eating hazelnuts for diseases respiratory tract and lungs. Any cold or infectious disease receded before healing properties nut Hazelnuts maintain and improve the elasticity of vascular walls and protect the body from cancer.

The daily dose of nuts should not exceed 50 grams. Side effects Overeating hazelnuts results in headaches, heaviness in the stomach and intestinal dysfunction.

People with individual intolerance and severe forms of diabetes will have to give up hazelnut milk.

Hazelnut milk has a specific structure, so it can be replaced. The liquid contains only 3.5 grams. The taste of milk is not sweet, with a pronounced nutty flavor.

Pistachio

Pistachio is the absolute leader in content and can easily compete with beef liver. Walnut kernels are rich in phenolic compounds, which slow down the aging process and preserve the youth of the entire human body.

Brown-green kernels replenish the balance of phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg). The product also contains zeaxanthin and lutein - these pigments improve vision and strengthen bones. Several pistachio kernels contain the same amount of magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P).

Contraindications for eating almonds:

• increased excitability;
• hyperactivity;
• tachycardia;
• individual intolerance to nuts.

The daily norm of almonds is 8-10 nuts. Can only be eaten sweet almonds. Bitter contains toxic components that can lead to serious poisoning and death.

Cashew

Brazil is considered the birthplace of cashews. The nut came to Europe in the 15th century, receiving genuine love and popularity. Cashews are always sold in their purified form without the kernel or husk. Why? A toxic, poisonous liquid is concentrated between the shell and the cashew nut itself. It can cause severe burns of mucous and soft tissues. Cashews are processed manually by specially trained peelers. From time to time, despite experience and safety precautions, workers are injured on the job.

Useful properties of the product:

• strengthens the protective function of the immune system;
• contains copper (Cu), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P);
• improves skin condition and partially eliminates acne, psoriasis, and other skin pathologies;
• accelerates metabolic processes;
• strengthens the nervous system, helps fight psycho-emotional disorders;
• protects human body from cancerous tumors.

Cashew milk has a specific creamy taste and characteristic bitterness. It can be used both as an independent drink and as a salad dressing or sauce without extra fat/lots of calories.

How to make nut milk

The preparation principle is identical for any type of nut milk drink.

The first step is to soak the nuts for a few hours. Soaking time depends on the variety. As soon as the nut has become soft and pliable, proceed to the next manipulations. Grind the finished nuts in a blender. At this stage, you can show your imagination and add whatever your heart desires to the drink - dates, berries, green buckwheat, flax or sesame seeds. Whisk all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Ready mass strain through cheesecloth.

Pour the milk into a container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. It is best to store the drink in glass containers to avoid interaction with toxic substances, foreign odors and the external environment.

This drink is much cheaper than a store-bought one, and you can change the composition and benefits at your own discretion. Approach nutrition with scientific point vision and stay healthy.

Hi all!

Nut milk from any nut or seed is easy and quick to make at home, and not only is it delicious and healthy for any age, but it also has many uses. Any nut milk is delicious on its own or when you add it to homemade granola and muesli, as a base for smoothies, ice cream, various soups, sauces, cakes, pastries, you can also drink a glass of milk with raw food cookies. Nut milk is lactose-free, gluten-free, non-genetically modified, and contains no saturated fat.

Raw nuts and raw seeds, respectively, and milk from them, have many beneficial properties and them regular use, as recent research shows, is an important part of a healthy diet. Although more recently nuts were considered unhealthy due to their relatively high content fat However, most of the fat in nuts is healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

But, more about that another time, and today we’re sharing tips on how to prepare one of the most delicious and healthy drinks at home - nut milk.

1. The most important thing about making nut milk at home is to use any raw, unroasted nuts or seeds.
2. If you do not trust the purity of the purchased raw nuts or seeds before making milk from them at home, For mold removal and bacteria, leave them for 20 minutes in water with the addition of 1 or 2 tablespoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide (per 1 cup of raw nuts). Then rinse well under running water several times. After this, the nuts/seeds can be soaked. Follow the table below.
   

   Name	Soaking Time for Nuts and Seeds
   almond	8-12 hours
   Brazilian nut	2 hours
   hazelnut	2 hours
   cashew nuts	2 hours
   walnuts	6-8 hours
   pecans	24 hours
   green buckwheat	6-8 hours
   flax seeds (flax seeds)	4-6 hours
   chia seeds	6-8 hours
   hulled hemp seeds (hemp seeds)	no need to soak
   unhulled hemp seeds	8-12 hours
   pumpkin seeds	4-6 hours
   sesame seeds (sesame seeds)	4-6 hours
   sunflower seeds	4-6 hours

3. When soaking, raw nuts/seeds must be completely covered with water because... They swell when they absorb water.
4. If you don't have time or can't use the soaked nuts/seeds right away, you can leave them in water in the refrigerator for a few days, but you need to change the water every day. This will keep them fresh and ready to use for several days.
5. After the soaking time is over, the nuts/seeds should be washed well and the water in which they were soaked should be discarded. Never use water in which nuts/seeds were soaked. It contains harmful enzymes that were “pulled out” from the nuts during the soaking process. Removing these enzymes reduces acidity and inherent bitterness, and makes the nuts/seeds easier to digest.
6. Be careful not to over-soak as... good and useful minerals will begin to wash out into the water. Follow the table above.
7. When soaking, add a pinch or two to the water sea ​​salt- will improve taste qualities nuts/seeds
8. Chia seeds And flax-seed when soaked they become jelly-like. Therefore, it is better to soak them immediately before use and NOT rinse them after soaking, because... The adhesive substance that forms when soaked is very useful.
9. To make nut milk, it is advisable to purchase a powerful blender. Place nuts/seeds in a blender along with water. Start the blender at low speed first and gradually increase to high speed. As a rule, the milk will be ready within 30-60 seconds. If you don't have a blender like a Vitamix or Blendec, you may have to wait 1-2 minutes until the nuts are completely ground. The more powerful your blender, the smoother your nut milk will be.
10. When making nut milk at home, instead of ordinary water can be used coconut water, Herb tea, or add cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla or lemon extract, coconut pulp paste ( coconut butter), stevia . This method will give a completely different taste to your milk. Don't use coconut oil. It hardens when cooled and can create small grains in the milk.
11. Can be sweetened or added flavorings already directly into the milk, after filtering and removing the pulp.
12. When you make nut milk, after straining through a sieve, gauze or special bag for nut milk, what remains is the nut pulp. Don't rush to throw it away! You can use the nut pulp for delicious cookies, bread, crispbread, if you don’t have time to make cookies, then you can add it to salads - extra fiber will never hurt anyone. Especially for diabetics! 😉
13. If you cannot use the raw nut pulp on the same day, it can be stored raw in the refrigerator, in a tightly sealed container, for up to two to three days. But, if you're making nut milks with any flavors, there's a good chance the pulp will ferment quickly. You can dry the nut pulp in a dehydrator and later use it as flour. Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place for several months. Or you can simply freeze the raw nut pulp.
14. Store homemade milk in an airtight glass container, jar, for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Always label the content and the date it was made.
    IN freezer Homemade nut milk can be stored for up to 3 months. Pour the nut milk into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. Frozen milk cubes are great for fruit cocktails on hot summer days.
15. In the summer, when it's hot, you can make nut milk by adding a little ice to the water to quickly cool it down, or chill it just before serving for 30 minutes to one hour in the refrigerator.

That's all. We hope these tips help you make nut milk at home using any nut or seed!

All the best and have a nice weekend everyone!
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Nut milk is a product for the production of which water and a variety of nuts are used. Thanks to prolonged whipping, the drink acquires a uniform consistency. For nut milk, you can take any nuts, but the most popular options are: almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts and pine nuts.

Nut milk stands out for its nutritional value and unusual taste. It's already great amount time used in monasteries as dietary food.

Benefits of nut milk and treatment

The benefits of nut milk are due to its rich composition of vitamins and minerals. This product contains B vitamins, which have a positive effect on the functioning of the whole body and, first of all, on activity nervous system. Thanks to this, you can get rid of insomnia, fatigue and stress. Nut milk contains vitamin PP, which is necessary for the normal course of redox processes, and it is also needed for fat metabolism in the body.

Given the presence of ascorbic acid, the immune system is strengthened, which allows the body to better resist negative influence viruses and infections. Walnut milk also contains vitamin A, which improves vision. It also contains magnesium and potassium, and these minerals are needed to normalize work of cardio-vascular system. In addition, this drink also contains iron, which is involved in hematopoiesis and intracellular metabolism. Thanks to the combined action of phosphorus and calcium, bone tissue is restored and strengthened. Nut milk also contains sulfur, which is necessary for the normal functioning of metabolic processes in the body.

This drink is easily absorbed by the body compared to other versions of this product. It is also worth noting that, unlike cow's milk, this drink can be combined with vegetables, with the exception of potatoes, as well as with fruits, but not with bananas.

Nut milk in cosmetology

Almond milk is very popular in cosmetology. It can be used to remove makeup and improve skin condition. Through regular use, you can improve metabolic processes, restore fluid balance in cells and soften the skin.

Use in cooking

Nut milk is a great drink on its own, although it can also be used in many cocktails. This product is also included in recipes different sauces And fermented milk products. In general, nut milk can be used in the same way as cow’s milk, which is more familiar to many.

How to make nut milk at home?

Since there are many varieties of this drink, let's consider the most popular and useful option – almond milk. Almost anyone can make it at home. To do this you need to take 1 tbsp. almonds, 2 tbsp. spoons of honey, 3 tbsp. water, a little cinnamon or vanilla. Almonds should be soaked overnight, peeled in the morning and then crushed using a blender, while gradually adding water. Then add honey and your chosen spice. After this, once the liquid is thoroughly mixed, it must be filtered through cheesecloth. That's it, the nut milk is ready.

Harm of nut milk and contraindications

Nut milk can be harmful to people with individual intolerance to the product.

Very often in culinary recipes you can read something fabulous, for example: “Now add a quarter glass of pine nut milk.” Wait... what kind of milk? Pine nut It’s not like it’s a cow and it’s not being milked. So what are we talking about?

And yet we are talking specifically about the milk of nuts - walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pine nuts. In cooking (and - let's add - in medicinal purposes too) is used milk drink the most different nuts- in essence, everything that nature is rich in. Each one can be “milked”, that is, prepared in a special way, tasty and healthy mixture nuts with water or milk. Try, for example, making almond milk - you will like it, you will want to repeat it.

How to make nut milk - instructions

How to make almond milk

Important! We can only talk about sweet almonds. Bitter, when mixed with water, forms poisonous hydrocyanic acid.

Soak the nuts overnight at the rate of 1 part nuts: 2 parts water. In the morning, remove the skin from the swollen almonds and dry the nuts with absorbent paper or a towel. Then grind the almonds with a blender to the consistency of porridge and add water (there should be 3 times more), mix and strain immediately. The result is a white liquid very similar to milk - almond milk.

How to make milk from walnuts

1) Grind the nuts thoroughly, adding cold water to them (you can, on the contrary, boiling water), stirring and bringing to a paste or soft puree. Leave for 2 hours and strain. If you leave it longer, the taste will become more sour and kefir-like. (So ​​you can get “kefir” from walnuts and any other nuts).

2) Soak overnight in cold water, in the morning, drain the water, crush the softened nuts and pour milk. Leave the mixture for 3 hours, then boil, stirring, over low heat for about half an hour. Strain and cool.

3) Roast the nut kernels and crush them. Add vanillin to this mass at the tip of a knife (you can use a teaspoon of honey) and pour in milk. Leave in a water bath or in warm oven half an hour.

How to make milk from pine nuts

Peeled nut kernels should be ground with a wooden pestle in a wooden mortar. Gradually, as you chop the nuts, add water until you obtain a homogeneous paste. Then this paste should be placed in a glass container and put on low heat. Bring to a boil, drain, cool and transfer to a clean container. You can strain the resulting nut milk through a fine sieve.

Milk is prepared in the same way from any other nuts and seeds. IN culinary purposes You can use either the liquid itself or the cake.

It is a very tasty and “culinary” ingredient in many recipes. In addition, prepared almond milk and the milk of other nuts are not consumed as a composition, but separately, on their own.