It turns out that this unique dietary product is very useful for the human body and it is especially important to keep it on hand for the fair sex. After all, almond milk allows a woman to prolong her youth and always surprise her home with delicious treats.

How to make almond milk at home?

You can make almond milk yourself in many ways. The first is the basic recipe - the easiest. Having mastered it, you can move on to the next, more interesting and original.

Basic recipe

Composition of products: a whole glass with a slide of almonds, 4 such glasses of filtered very cold water, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 tbsp. l liquid honey.

  1. Raw nuts are poured with ordinary water (it should completely cover the product) and left overnight. At least they should spend in the liquid for 6-7 hours. Next, the liquid from the bowl is drained - it will not be used in the future.
  2. Almonds are poured into a blender bowl and poured with the amount of cold filtered water indicated in the recipe.
  3. The ingredients are processed at high speed devices. When foam does not appear on the surface of the liquid, honey and vanilla extract can be added. Further mixing continues for about half a minute at minimum speed.

The resulting mass is filtered through folded in a couple of layers of cheesecloth and milk is completely ready. The resulting cake can be further used in baking.

With chocolate

Ingredients: half a glass of nuts, 1 tsp. cocoa, a pinch of ground ginger, cardamom, ground cinnamon and nutmeg, 2 tbsp. filtered water.

  1. Nuts are filled with cold water all night.
  2. In the morning, liquid is drained from them and fresh water is poured in the amount indicated in the recipe.
  3. The mass is sent to the blender bowl, cocoa and all the spices are added to it. Instead of powder, you can take 2 cubes of finely broken dark chocolate.
  4. Depending on the power of the device, the mixture is beaten for 4-9 minutes.
  5. The finished drink is filtered.

You can store a treat even in the refrigerator for no longer than 3 days.

Strawberry Almond Milk

Ingredients: 2 cups of fresh strawberries, a glass with a slide of almonds, 4 cups of purified cold water.

How to prepare milk with a delicate berry taste, we will analyze in more detail below.

  1. Nuts are soaked in water all night, after which liquid is drained from them.
  2. Almonds are transferred to a blender bowl. Fresh water is poured there and washed and peeled berries and twigs are added.
  3. The ingredients are whipped together for 8-9 minutes at an average speed of the device.

The shelf life of such a drink is reduced to 24 hours.

How to make with cinnamon?

Ingredients: 250 ml ready-made almond milk, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon.

  1. The drink is prepared according to a basic recipe.
  2. Lastly, cinnamon is poured into the blender and whipping continues for another half a minute.

It is advisable to drink the finished drink right away.

What to cook with almond milk?

The discussed milk can not only be used in its pure form, but also added to various dishes. So, tea, coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, and even cereals, and pastries acquire a completely unique taste with this component. The product can safely become an excellent substitute for the usual cow's milk.

Almond milk oatmeal

Composition of products: 1 tbsp. almond milk, 30 ml of maple syrup, a handful of fresh blueberries or other berries, half a banana, a pinch of salt, 60 g of oatmeal, 20 g of almond paste.

  1. Flakes are poured into the stewpan. Slices of banana and salt are added to them.
  2. Ready milk is poured on top.
  3. Porridge is cooked for 8-9 minutes over medium heat, and then another 3-4 at minimum under the lid.

Other declared ingredients are added to the treat, after which it can be served.

Jelly

Ingredients: half a glass of raw almonds, 25 g coconut flakes, 380 ml purified water, 60-70 g granulated sugar, 90 ml medium-fat cream, 20 g high-quality gelatin.

  1. The nuts are soaked in cold water and left for 6-7 hours, after which the liquid is drained from them.
  2. Almonds are transferred to the blender bowl, sugar, ground into powder, and coconut flakes are also sent there.
  3. Gelatin is dissolved in cream. The dairy product should be cold. The mixture will be infused for 40-45 minutes.
  4. Cream is heated, but not brought to a boil. In the process, they need to be constantly stirred.
  5. Two liquid mixtures are combined and poured into molds.

As soon as the dessert hardens, it can immediately be served to guests. This is an excellent low-calorie Panacotta replacement.

Useful properties of almond milk for the body

The enormous benefits of almond milk for the human body are undeniable. This is primarily due to the unique composition of the product. It has no lactose and cholesterol, it contains a lot of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, various vitamins, as well as omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Thanks to this composition, almond milk:

  • improves eyesight;
  • prevents the development of rickets, osteoporosis;
  • strengthens bones, improves the condition of nails and teeth;
  • improves blood quality.

This list suggests that consuming almond milk is good for all adults, without exception.

It can be drunk even to people with an allergy to milk protein.

As for children, it is prohibited only for babies under one year of age.For crumbs up to 3 years, such a drink should be used with caution.

  1. The presence of almond milk in the diet has a positive effect on the skin condition, since it contains a large amount of vitamin E, which protects the skin from the negative effects of sunlight. Regular use of the drink in question helps to prolong the youth of the skin for a long time and maintain its healthy and radiant appearance.
  2. The product favorably affects the condition of the heart and blood vessels, since it does not contain saturated fats or cholesterol. In addition, with a high concentration of omega fatty acids, the drink contains a minimum of sodium. Such features of it normalize blood pressure, and in addition, prevent the development of various heart ailments.
  3. Almond milk helps maintain normal weight. One cup of the drink contains only 60 calories, and this is more than two times less than the same amount of usual cow's milk. In addition, the product does not affect the level of sugar in the blood, which allows even diabetics to safely use it.
  4. Due to its high fiber content, the drink improves digestion and overall gastrointestinal tract function.

Can I use during pregnancy and lactation?

If the future mother does not have allergic reactions to almonds, then she can safely eat milk from these nuts. The main thing is not to get carried away - just 1 cup of healthy and tasty drink per day is enough.

Homemade almond milk will help a pregnant woman take good care of her skin without using harmful chemicals.

For example, it is suitable for evening cleansing of the face instead of store milk and will prevent stretch marks during daily wiping of potentially problematic areas.

There is an opinion that such a product increases the fat content of breast milk. This is actually just a myth. To use almond milk during lactation is allowed in small quantities only if the newborn is not allergic to nuts.

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