Place 1 cup of almonds in a small mixing bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight or for at least 4 hours. This helps reduce phytic acid and makes blending easier.
1 Cup Organic Raw Almonds
Drain the soaking water and rinse the almonds thoroughly
Add soaked almonds and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, until completely smooth and milky.
4 Cups cold filtered water
Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag, nut bag, cheese cloth, or fine mesh strainer over a mixing bowl. Squeeze well to extract all liquid, leaving behind the leftover almond pulp.
For creamy almond milk with flavor, pour the strained milk back into the blender with vanilla extract, dates, cacao powder, or a pinch of sea salt. Blend again briefly.
pinch sea salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Transfer your smooth almond milk to a glass jar or mason jar. Refrigerate for 4–5 days and shake well before using.