Carrageenan Free Vegan Hemp Milk
Most store-bought plant milks rely on carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer, which makes label-reading a constant chore for anyone avoiding it. Making your own at home sidesteps that problem entirely, and hemp seeds are one of the most effortless bases you can use — no soaking required, just blend and strain. The result is a creamy, subtly nutty milk that comes together in minutes with nothing but hemp hearts, cold water, and a pinch of salt. A touch of maple syrup and vanilla can round out the flavor beautifully, though the milk is genuinely pleasant even in its most minimal form. Because you control every ingredient, there are no hidden additives, gums, or stabilizers to worry about — just clean, whole-food goodness in a glass. It works wonderfully poured over granola, stirred into coffee, or sipped straight from the jar over ice.
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4 servings
- ½ cup raw hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the hemp seeds, cold water, salt, and maple syrup and vanilla extract if using to a high-speed blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60 seconds, until the mixture is uniformly white and slightly frothy.
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