How to Make Almond Milk (Unsweet / Sweet / Chocolate / Strawberry)

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Learn how to make almond milk with just 2 ingredients for unsweetened or add a few more for chocolate almond milk or strawberry almond milk! Better than store bought.

Whether you cannot find almond milk or you are looking to create your own to control what goes into your food, you have likely wondered how to make almond milk from scratch. 

We’re here to tell you that it’s literally one of the fastest and easiest things that you can create.  

In fact, it’s almost wrong to call this a recipe with how easy it is to make. 

When you learn how to make almond milk, it’s going to be one of those moments where you are like WHATTTTT. Why have I never done this before.  And then you never go back to buying store bought again. 

Now let me know you before you ask. 

Is there a cost benefit or does it cost more to make almond rather than buying it already made?

The answer isn’t clearly set in stone; however, the answer is yes, it can be. 

If you can find bulk almond for at or below $0.35 an ounce, then it is definitely cheaper to make, especially once you factor in that you are also getting almond flour the the almond milk as well.    

Tip: To make this the easiest way, use a nut milk bag.

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What ingredients do you need to make almond milk?

You only need 2 ingredients to make an unsweetened, unflavored almond milk. 

Those two ingredients are raw almonds and water. 

Salt is optional. 

And then if you want sweetened or flavored, you can add vanilla or another extract and maple syrup or cane sugar. 

Below, we’ll share how to do strawberry and chocolate too. 

How do you make almond milk?

The first thing that you want to do is soak the almonds overnight in cold water with salt (optional).  If you do not have that kind of time or just want it to go faster, then you can also soak the almonds in a pot of boiling water for 2 hours.

After the almonds are soaked, drain and rinse thoroughly the water from the almonds. 

Add the soaked almonds and new water to a high speed blender and blend until you almost can’t see any almonds (no large chucks remain). 

If you are adding other option ingredients, then you can do so at this post and just blend to combine. 

Once that is ready, then you need to pour the mixture through a nut milk bag, kitchen towel, or even a very fine mesh strainer (we prefer the first option). 

Squeeze until all the milk comes out. 

Once all the milk is squeezed out you can add in other flavors as desired. 

Save the pulp and make almond flour (see below). 

Can I reuse the water from the almonds soaking?

Listen, we are all about zero waste; however, you do not want to use the leftover water from the almonds soaking. 

The reason is because almonds, when soaked, release a high level of phytic acid which blocks the absorption of many ingredients. 

How do you make strawberry almond milk?

In order to make vegan strawberry almond milk, you are going to make your almond milk exactly as directed. 

Then, you are going to make a strawberry syrup.  Add your strawberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan and let cook on medium heat until the strawberries break down, pushing down as needed. 

Once the strawberries are broken down, about 7-10 minutes, strain It through a sieve. 

Then use that to mix into your almond milk. 

You can use the strawberry pulp leftover in muffins or on top of pancakes for zero waste.

How do you make chocolate almond milk?

In order to make vegan chocolate almond milk, you are going to make your almond milk exactly as directed. 

Then, you are going to make a chocolate syrup.  Add your chocolate powder, sugar, vanilla and water to a saucepan and let cook for about 3 minutes.  Then add in the powdered sugar. 

Whisk well and then let reduce by about half, about 7-10 minutes, and then strain it through a sieve. 

Then use that to mix into your almond milk. 

How do you make almond flour?

Once your milk is squeezed from the bag, you are going to take the pulp and crumble it onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Once you have all the pulp crumbled into small pieces, you are going to bake it, flipping, at every 30 minutes for the first 90 minutes.  Then, for the last 30 minutes, flip every 10 minutes, making sure that nothing gets burnt.

After that, add it to a food processor or high speed blender. Grind until small, flour granules have been formed. 

Once finally turned into almond flour, store or use in things like gluten free pancakes and more.

Can I make milk with other types of nuts?

Yes, you could repeat the process  with other similar types of nuts. 

How long will homemade almond milk last in the fridge?

When you store the milk properly,  homemade almond milk can last for 3-5. We recommend an air tight container

What are some recipes that I can use vegan almond milk in?

You may be wondering what are some ways to use the almond milk once you have it.  Any way that you would use store bought almond milk, you can use this almond milk. 

Whether that’s a glass by itself, in your cereal, or in a recipe, that possibilities are endless.  Here’s a few of our favorite recipes: 

• The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins 
• Glazed Vegan Donuts
• Try one of our delicious vegan smoothies
• 5 Ingredient Vegan Everything Dough (learn how to make 1 dough with 5 ingredients and turn it into over a dozen recipes)
• Or just use it to dip in some delicious Vegan Triple Chocolate Cookies

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