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Homemade almond milk is one of the most popular variants of the plant-based alternative, and it has not gained its popularity out of nowhere. Almonds are the nut with the highest protein content after peanuts and are a source of nutrients, including calcium, which plays a very important role in bone health.<\/p>\n

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Vegetable homemade almond milk – Hazlo Vegan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Its flavour, while not my favourite, is quite pleasant and very versatile in sweet preparations and very much appreciated for use in hot beverages, such as coffee and spiced tea.<\/p>\n

We must pay close attention to the nutritional content of commercial almond milk<\/strong>, as it does not rescue practically none of the properties of this nut. Brands promote it as a “low calorie” drink but omit that it is also seriously low in protein and nutrients and cannot be considered a valid nutritional replacement for milk. It is basically opaque water, with added flavours, which do not even resemble the actual taste obtained by preparing it at home.<\/p>\n

Equally troubling is the lack of accuracy in the information found in the top google results when searching for almond milk nutrition. I came across results that were way off the mark and that’s why I decided to write this recipe. The only way to ensure you are consuming a reliable amount of nutrients from almond milk is to make it homemade and when possible fortify it and blend it with other nutritious ingredients, such as oats, flaxseed and chia, vegetable protein and fruit, in smoothies. This is advice from a person who wants you to stick to veganism and be responsible with your diet and nutrition.<\/p>\n

Cow’s milk has harmful effects on our health, our body only processes lactose correctly at the stage when it needs it, breastfeeding. After that, supplying our calcium requirements with milk from another living being is, to say the least, absurd. Let us never forget that the cow obtains all the nutrients present in her milk by eating exclusively plants<\/strong> and that these high-quality nutrients are intended exclusively for her calf, which is cruelly taken away from her at birth, causing her terrible pain and anguish. If you want to know more about how harmful and aggressive the milk industry is, you can read it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is it worth making homemade almond milk?<\/h3>\n

Absolutely, yes, you will get all the nutrients back and it is quite easy to prepare like most plant milks. It is cheaper than cashew nut milk as it is a more common nut. It is preferable to look for local almonds, they have the least environmental impact and their cultivation is usually more natural and less harmful than the mass production present in the United States. If you live there, I’m sure it’s possible to find organically grown almonds, but when that’s not possible, using what’s on hand is fine. Don’t forget that you are making a difference, however small it may seem.<\/p>\n

That’s one of the reasons why I’ve decided that I’m never going to buy plant-based milks again, I’m going to make them at home and make them better, richer and more nutritious, without generating a single drop of waste and certainly much cheaper.<\/p>\n

In this version of almond milk, you will get approximately 9 to 10 litres of milk from one kilo of almonds.<\/p>\n

Let’s get to know the ingredients to prepare this tasty milk at home:<\/p>\n