How to Make Nut Milk At Home

Whether you’re dairy intolerant, vegan, or simply fancy a change, homemade nut milks are one of the best dairy-free milk alternatives to cow’s milk. From almond milk to cashew, hazelnut, and more, these plant-based milk recipes are nourishing, versatile, and easy to make at home. With just two ingredients and a nut milk bag, you can whip up a naturally sweet and creamy dairy-free drink that’s perfect for smoothies, granola, baking, or everyday sipping.

Follow our recipe below to make your own nut milk:

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE NUT MILK

1. Soak 1 cup of your desired nuts (raw almonds, cashews or hazelnuts are popular choices) overnight.

2. In the morning, rinse and drain your soaked nuts and blend on high speed with ¾ cup of filtered water. At this stage, feel free to add any flavour additions to customise your nut milk. 

3. Finally, strain the liquid through your nut milk bag for a silky, smooth plant-based milk. No pasteurising, additives, preservatives, or nasties necessary!  

HOW TO USE THE LEFTOVER NUT MILK PULP

Do you enjoy making nut milk but aren't sure what to do with the leftover pulp? It’s such a shame to toss out all that goodness, so to help you make the most of your nut milk pulp, we have created a list of our favourite ways to use it all up. From wheat-free flour, to crackers and bliss balls... the possibilities are endless!  Find our list here.

PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVES

Want to try something different? Try these other plant-based alternatives in place of nuts: 

Oat Milk: Use 1 cup of organic steel-cut oats (soaked). 

Soy Milk: Use 1 cup of organic soya beans (soaked) - remove outer skins before blending with water 

Pumpkin Seed Milk: Use 1 cup of organic pepitas (soaked). 

Hemp Milk: Use 1/2 cup of Australian hemp seeds. 

Coconut Milk: Use 2 cups of organic shredded coconut.

Rice Milk: Use 1 cup cooked organic brown rice.

Quinoa Milk: Use 1 cup cooked organic quinoa.