Whoa, so this is where almond and coconut milk come from, who would have thought?
Oh, let’s get some almond milk.
Wait a second, this can’t be right.
There must be a way to get almond and coconut milk without coming all the way to the farm,
let’s find out.
Hey fit fam, I know that was a little bit crazy and I don’t have any almond and coconut
cows.
So today I’m going to show you how to make your own almond and coconut milk in your kitchen.
What ingredients will you need?
Almonds and coconut of course, let’s get milking.
The night before soak your almonds in water.
The next morning, drain the water and rinse off the almonds.
They’ll feel a little squishy.
Place the almonds in your food processor and add water.
Pulse a few times to break those babies up and then let it run for about three to four
minutes.
Time may vary with the blender.
Place your strainer over a large mixing bowl, lay on a couple of layers of cheese cloth
and pour in the processed almond milk.
You may also use a nut bag if you prefer.
Allow to strain and then squeeze the cheese cloth around the meal to drain any excess
milk.
Feel free to save the almond meal for baking.
Pour your strained milk into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Bring water to a boil in a pot and then turn off the heat.
Allow to cool for one minute.
Pour your dried shredded coconut into your food processor and add your hot water.
Let the hot water and coconut sit for a few minutes to allow the coconut to soften.
Pulse in the food processor a couple of times and then let it run for about two minutes.
Same as with the almond milk, place your strainer over a large mixing bowl.
Lay on a couple of layers of cheese cloth and pour in the milk.
It should pass more easily through the cloth.
Again, allow to strain and then squeeze the coconut and the cheese cloth to drain any
excess milk.
If you’ve got a dehydrator, dry your coconut pulp for coconut flour.
Pour your strained milk into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator for up to four days
or in the freezer for up to three months.
So what exactly are the benefits to making your own almond and coconut milk versus buying
them in the store?
Well if you’re like me, you like your food simple and the more ingredients I can pronounce,
the better.
So when I make my own almond and coconut milk, I know exactly what’s going in without any
additives or preservatives.
Just almonds and coconuts, woo hoo.
And there you have it, homemade coconut and almond milk right from the comfort of your
own kitchen.
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Take one.
Let’s milk these nuts.
Let’s get to milking.
Have some milk for me?
Let’s find the udders.
Christian: You can’t say that, it’s too creepy.
Whoaaaa.
So good…
I’m sorry.
Who would have thought?
I don’t know what to say.
Christian: Maybe say like, oh ha…hello there.
Who would have thought?
Let’s milk this almond.
It feels so disconnected, I’m missing something.