Friends! There is a cleaner, easier, more hassle-free way to make nut and seed milk at home and I’m here to tell you all about it. For anyone who has tried their hand at homemade nut milk, you know it’s a labor of love. Soak, Blend, squeeze, make a mess, clean. But really… mess… mess… clean. But, turns out, it doesn’t have to be this way.  🙌🏽  Whether you’re a seasoned pro at making homemade nut milk or you’ve never tried before, the Almond Cow can make it easier. Let us rejoice!

As for me, I am a seasoned pro, but I still don’t make my nut milk at home as often as I should because with three kids, lots of “helping” hands, and a neverending pile of dishes I just cannot be bothered with the mess. In fact, as much as we like to incorporate nut milk into our life, we often opt for organic lactose-free milk for ease; or store-bought almond milk. But there are many reasons to skip the store-bought stuff, which is why, when all the stars align I prefer to make my nut milk from scratch.

I like that with the Almond Cow, I don’t have to wait for the stars to align. It’s just that easy.

You know the deal: I reached out, and Almond Cow graciously sent me a  machine to try, but all opinions are my own. Also, because sharing is caring, use code KIMBERLYFELIX for $15 off + FREE U.S. Shipping.

Why make homemade nut milk?

Still on the fence? Here are all of the reasons why making your own nut milk at home is a good idea: In a word, ingredients. Unless you are really mindful to choose a good store-bought plant milk you will likely find that the ingredients list is less than stellar. Fillers, preservatives, and additives exist to make these products shelf stable and are just all around no Bueno. Typical offenders include carrageenan, binders, and artificial colors. And that’s before we even talk about the excess sugar.

When you make your own nut milk, you’ll also do a little something special for mother earth. Making your own nut milk can save on packaging, CO2, and reduce your water footprint if you are selective about which nuts and seeds you use. Ultimately, you have all the control. And for me, that’s the number one reason to make your own. But sure, you’ll also save some coin, and can use the pulp for baking, so each nut (which are hella expensive) goes a little further.

Almond Cow

So, you may be thinking, why do I need some fancy machine to make homemade nut + seed milk. And the answer would be you don’t. Just like you don’t need a crockpot, or a waffle iron, or a baby food maker. But they sure can make life easier because they are tools designed for a specific task at hand. And when done well they address difficulties that might otherwise limit how frequently you make certain items. The Almond Cow machine is certainly not a machine you need, but if you’re interested in incorporating plant milk into your daily life, but are easily deterred by the process, this might be for you.

With the Almond Cow, not only can you control the ingredients, but there is no straining, less waste, and the cleanup took less than 3mins (I timed it!). Additionally, the Almond Cow does not heat the ingredients, so all nutrients are preserved. There isn’t much heating with making milk in the Vitamix… but there is some. Cleanup is as easy as dumping the pulp and giving everything a good rinse. Easy Peasy!

After using the Almond Cow for a few weeks I’d definitely recommend it, especially to those who drink nut milk daily. I’ve already made more nut milk in the last few weeks than I had in the previous few months; lame, I know, but I’m just keeping it real. As a mama, I need real food, fast! and Almond Cow helps me do just that.

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3 Plant Milk Recipes⠀

Pantry Staples

With these on hand, you can whip up delicious plant milk in no time. Nuts require soaking, but oats and seeds can typically be whipped up on the fly.

1. Filtered Water
2. Raw nuts (cashew, almond, pecan), oats, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, etc.
3. Dates
4. Vanilla
5. Organic pink salt
6. Extras: cinnamon, matcha powder, cacao powder, maple syrup

Maple + Pecan Nut Milk

This one was a hit with the whole family. I frothed it for “lattes” and the kids loved it. I added it to my morning espresso and caught all the Fall Vibes. This one is a winner.

1. Soak 1cup raw pecans for 4hrs
2. Add filtered water to the MIN line of the Almond Cow (or approx. 5 cups to your blender)
3. Add 2tbsp Maple Syrup + 1tsp Vanilla (+/- 1 pitted Date-extra sweet ) + pinch of salt to the water
4. Add the nuts (+/- dates) to the filter basket and hit the Almond Cow Button🐮
5. Wait a few mins and pour & enjoy.

Vanilla Coconut Oat Milk

Another hit! You could make this w/out the coconut flakes just fill water to the MIN line instead of the MAX line. The coconut flakes don’t add a ton of flavor, but they do make the milk creamier with a bit more body, which my children prefer when drinking plant milk.

1.  1cup rinsed old-fashion oats + 1cup unsweetened coconut flakes (no soaking necessary)
2. Fill with filtered water to the MAX line of the Almond Cow
3. Add 1tsp Vanilla + pinch of salt + pinch of cinnamon to the water
4. Add oats + 3 dates (for sweetness) to the filter basket and hit the Almond Cow Button 🐮
5. Wait a few mins and pour & enjoy.

Plain old Almond Milk

Obviously, if you want to keep it vanilla, you can’t go wrong with good old fashion almond milk. No frills never tasted so good.

1. Soak 1cup raw almonds for 6+hrs
2. Add filtered water to the MIN line of the Almond Cow (or approx. 5 cups to your blender)
3. Add 1tsp Vanilla + pinch of salt to the water
4. Add nuts + 3 dates (for sweetness) to the filter basket and hit the Almond Cow Button 🐮
5. Wait a few mins and pour & enjoy.

Don’t have an Almond Cow?

No problem, for any of these recipes:

1. You’ll need: High-Speed Blender, Nut Milk Bags (like this organic cotton one), a bowl to collect milk
2. Gather all Ingredients
3. Add it all to the blender & whiz it up
4. Pour it into a nut milk bag (over the collection bowl) and squeeze baby squeeze
5. Discard, compost, or keep pulp for recipes.

Also, I have an older almond milk recipe using my Vitamix here.

Storage?

I like these VARDAGEN glass carafes (w/lid) from IKEA, they are like $2.99/ea and look sleek in the fridge. Your nut or seed milk should last about 3-5 days in the fridge if you add the pinch of salt (natural preservative). Also, shake it up before you pour yourself a glass because separation is normal.

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What’s your favorite Nut to Milk? A few weeks ago was my first time using pecans and my whole world is changed. Sooooo good.

Xo, Kimberly Fe'Lix