Vegan Hemp Milk
Making your own plant-based milk at home is one of those small kitchen wins that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. Hemp seeds blend into a naturally creamy, subtly nutty milk in just about a minute, and unlike some other homemade milks, there's no soaking required — just blend, strain, and you're done. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavor, and a splash of vanilla or a drizzle of maple syrup can take it in a lightly sweet direction if that's your thing. Store-bought alternatives often come loaded with additives, gums, and stabilizers, so knowing exactly what's in your glass is a genuinely satisfying bonus. The straining step is quick and easy with either a fine-mesh strainer or a nut milk bag, and the result is a clean, smooth milk that works beautifully over ice, stirred into coffee, or poured over cereal. This recipe makes 4 servings, so it's worth keeping a jar sealed in the fridge for the week ahead.
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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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