Chestnut Free Vegan Hemp Milk
Making your own plant-based milk at home is one of those small kitchen wins that feels surprisingly satisfying, and this hemp version is one of the easiest you'll ever try. Hemp hearts blend up into a creamy, subtly nutty milk in under a minute, and a touch of maple syrup and vanilla can take it from simple to genuinely delicious. Store-bought alternatives often come with long ingredient lists and the nagging question of what else was processed on the same line — blending your own sidesteps all of that completely. Hemp seeds are naturally free from tree nuts, including chestnuts, so this recipe is a clean, worry-free choice for anyone navigating that restriction. The straining step is quick and leaves you with a smooth, lightly frothy milk that's gorgeous poured over ice or stirred into your morning coffee. It keeps well in a sealed jar in the fridge, making it easy to prep ahead for the week.
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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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