Citrus Free Vegan Hemp Milk
Making your own plant-based milk at home is one of those small kitchen wins that genuinely changes your routine. Hemp seeds blend into a beautifully creamy, naturally neutral milk that works in smoothies, coffee, cereal, or just poured over ice on its own. Store-bought alternatives can be a minefield for anyone avoiding citrus, since many brands sneak in ascorbic acid or citrus-derived preservatives to extend shelf life — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just a handful of clean, whole ingredients. The process is almost absurdly simple: blend, strain, done. A touch of maple syrup and vanilla can round out the flavor if you like a slightly sweeter sip, but even the plain version is surprisingly satisfying. Hemp hearts are naturally rich and slightly earthy, giving this milk a fuller body than many other homemade alternatives without any soaking required. Seal it in a glass jar and keep it in the fridge for a fresh, worry-free pour whenever you need it.
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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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