No ingredient gets used as much in our house as any plant-based milk we have on hand. Between smoothies, baking, oatmeal, chia seed pudding, and more, it seems to be a staple for a lot of our go-to breakfasts and snacks. And if you’ve been reading for a while you probably know how much we love our Almond Cow since it makes so many different types of plant milk quickly and easily (not to mention cheaply!).
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Also, since we do use plant-based milk so often, I like knowing that what we’re using doesn’t have added thickeners, fillers, and whiteners (yes, they even add that!). Another reason this has been a hit for us is my son’s allergies. Since he’s allergic to most nuts, besides almonds and peanuts, it can be challenging finding nut milk that hasn’t been made on the same equipment as nuts he’s allergic too. I’m sure cashew milk is delicious, but even just a trace amount leftover on shared equipment would cause a major problem for Carson, so making it at home ensures we get to try a variety of milks that are all safe for him.
After experimenting with it for a couple of years now we have some standout favorites that we make on the regular and I wanted to share some of our favorites! Below I have some of the ones we make most often and you can also check out some of the fun creations I’ve made before: Homemade Horchata & Iced Matcha Latte. I certainly have more recipes that I’d like to try, like peanut milk (yes, you can even make that!), so maybe this spring I’ll see if I can get my helpers to help me experiment and make a demo video!
Coconut Oat Milk
Serves about 3. Coconut oat milk will last for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Add to Almond Cow basket:
- 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut that’s been soaked for 20 minutes
- 1/2 cup rolled oats soaked for 20 minutes but discard water before adding.
- 3 pitted dates
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
- seeds from 1/2 of a vanilla bean
Add water to the minimum fill line on your Almond Cow pitcher and attach the blender basket to the lid and press the start button. It will stop when it’s finished blending. Remove the basket and your milk will be ready to go in the pitcher!
OR to make it without an Almond Cow add 3 1/2 cups of water to your blender and blend for 2-3 minutes. Pour mixture through cheesecloth or a sieve and press or squeeze the mixture over a large container with firm pressure until most of the liquid is collected.
Almond Milk (of course!)
Almond Milk will last about 4 days in the fridge
Add to Almond Cow basket:
- 1 cup soaked almonds ( you can also use dry. I usually soak for 4 to 8 hours)
- 3 pitted dates
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
- seeds from 1/2 of a vanilla bean
Add water to the minimum fill line on your Almond Cow pitcher and attach the blender basket to the lid and press the start button. It will stop when it’s finished blending. Remove the basket and your milk will be ready to go in the pitcher! For creamier almond milk, after the first run add 1/4 cup more soaked almond to the basket keeping the same liquid in the bottom pitcher and run the machine again.
Chocolate Almond Milk
For a chocolate version, use the recipe above and also add 2 more dates and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the basket along with the other ingredients!
Coconut Milk
This lasts 3-4 days in the fridge. You may see some separation, just shake to combine.
Add to Almond Cow basket:
- 1-1 1/2 cup soaked coconut flakes or shreds (I like mine extra creamy and usually use 1 1/2)
- 4 pitted dates
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
- seeds from 1/2 of a vanilla bean
Add water to the minimum fill line on your Almond Cow pitcher and attach the blender basket to the lid and press the start button. It will stop when it’s finished blending. Remove the basket and your milk will be ready to go in the pitcher!
Cinnamon Oat Milk
A favorite of the kids! I think it reminds them of breakfast oatmeal. This lasts 3-4 days in the fridge.
Add to Almond Cow basket:
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats- they do best if only soaked for 20 minutes or just rinsed.
- 5 pitted dates
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
- seeds from 1/2 of a vanilla bean
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (or more for taste)
- (optional) a couple of dashes of nutmeg
Add water to the minimum fill line on your Almond Cow pitcher and attach the blender basket to the lid and press the start button. It will stop when it’s finished blending. Remove the basket and your milk will be ready to go in the pitcher!
Blue Majik Milk
A fun blue milk packed with antioxidants!
Add to Almond Cow Basket:
- 1 Cup Soaked Almonds
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- 1 tsp. Blue Majik (blue spirulina powder)
- 2-3 pitted dates
- Pinch of Himalayan salt
Add water to the minimum fill line on your Almond Cow pitcher and attach the blender basket to the lid and press the start button. It will stop when it’s finished blending. Remove the basket and your milk will be ready to go in the pitcher!
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