BHA & BHT Free Homemade Almond Milk
Store-bought almond milk often contains preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, which makes it a frustrating option for anyone avoiding those additives. Making your own at home sidesteps all of that — you control every single ingredient from start to finish. The process starts with a long soak that softens raw almonds until they're plump and ready to blend into something genuinely creamy and fresh-tasting. A high-speed blend followed by a good squeeze through a nut milk bag gives you a silky, clean liquid that tastes nothing like the carton version. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavor, and a touch of maple syrup or vanilla can be added if you want something a little sweeter and more aromatic. It keeps beautifully in a sealed glass jar in the fridge — just give it a shake before pouring, since natural separation is part of what makes this the real deal.
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4 servings
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 4 cups cold water, plus more for soaking
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the almonds in a bowl and cover with at least 2 inches of cold water. Soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight, until the almonds are plump and the skins have softened slightly.
- 2
Drain and rinse the soaked almonds under cold running water, then discard the soaking water.
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