I’ve always wanted to make my own nut milk but I’ve been intimidated by the process. The straining and nut milk bags, plus the clean up after seemed like such a process and a mess. I got the push I needed to make the leap when I couldn’t drink store bought plant based milk while breastfeeding my son with multiple food protein allergies. Store bought plant based milks have all sorts of added ingredients and preservatives. I’m so lucky I got the push I needed to jump into the homemade nut milk world. This cashew milk is so much healthier and tastier then the store bought!
Consider finding this post to be your sign to give a homemade plant based milk a try! This easy to make cashew milk recipe contains as little as two ingredients and very little effort. Bonus there’s no waste and you get the full nutritional benefits of all those amazing nuts!
Nutritional Benefits of Cashew Milk
Cashew milk contains heart healthy unsaturated fats, potassium and magnesium. All of which may help prevent heart disease.
It contains antioxidents that may lower your risk of retinal damage, macular degeneration and cataracts.
Cashews are rich in vitamin K.
It is high in copper. It can improve skin health by boosting collagen production in your body.
Antioxidents and zinc in cashew milk can fight inflammation and boost natural immunity.
Cashews are high in iron.
Cashew Milk Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Raw Cashews (I order mine in bulk here.)
- 4 Cups Filtered water
- Additional water for soaking
Optional Add-ins:
- 2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Himalayan Salt
Directions
Soak cashews in a bowl or jar with filtered water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse cashews. Place cashews, 4 cups of filtered water, and any add-ins into a high speed blender. This is the one I use. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass jar and store in the fridge for up to four days.
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