Cashew Milk Recipe
Throughout the last few years or so, milk and I have developed somewhat of a fickle relationship. Although I spent my childhood dunking warm cookies into a cold glass of this creamy goodness, nowadays I can’t help but wonder if milk is secretly seeking to break free from our beloved ties, as so often it leaves me feeling bloated and uncomfortable. While I was never been technically diagnosed as lactose intolerant, somehow when I took the hint and stopped drinking milk, the bloating suddenly vanished. Thankfully, nut milks came to the rescue.
But one day, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to turn over the carton of store-bought almond milk only to become extremely disturbed. Just as with so many other foods and drinks, fillers and ingredients I couldn’t even pronounce took over the label.
So I tried making nut milk at home. My voyage began with almond milk since that’s what I was used to drinking, yet despite how easy the recipes seemed, let’s just say that was a complete mess. But then the stars aligned and I came across this recipe. This time, it was all about cashew milk.
The ratio of water to cashews (4:1) in this recipe yields milk that is somewhere between 2 percent and whole milk in terms of creaminess. Use less water for even creamier results.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Soak the cashews in water for at least four hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the cashews and rinse until the water runs clear. Add the cashews and two cups of water to a blender. Start on a low setting and increase the speed until the cashews are totally pulverized. This could take two minutes in a high-powered blender or longer in a regular blender.
Blend in two more cups of water, your sweetener of choice, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon (optional). If your blender can’t totally break down the cashews, strain the milk through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Store the milk in a covered container in the refrigerator. It should keep for three to four days.
INFORMATION
Category Drinks Yield 4 Cups Cook Time 5 Minutes
NUTRITION
Calories per serving 219