Home Made Nut Milk

I've been making nutritious, delicious nut milks for a while now, so I thought I'd share a simple recipe. The finished milk can be stored for up to three days in the fridge.

Ingredients:
1 cup Raw Nuts (Hazelnuts make the sweetest milk, but any raw nuts would do)
40 oz Water
1 tsp Maple Syrup (or more if you'd like sweeter milk)
1/2 tsp Salt



Directions:

1. Wash and soak the nuts in pure water anywhere from 5 min to a few hours. Wash again after soaking.
2. Add the nuts and a splash of water to a blender and chop as smooth as possible.
3. Add the rest of the water, maple syrup and salt and blend.
4. Strain into a glass jar to remove the chopped nuts, which can later be used in baking recipes.

The home made nut milks are a great way to eat your cereal or add to hot oatmeal, or just drink it straight up. This type of milk can be made out of any nuts, as long as they are raw. It's a great way to save money - a cup of nuts gives you 40 oz of milk, which is fresh and free of preservatives, unlike the expensive store bought varieties.