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Nut Milk

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Soak time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 162.75 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw almonds or raw cashews
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp agave nectar optional
  • Water for soaking

Instructions
 

  • Place the almonds in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak for 4-5 hours or until softened. Drain.
  • Pour the 4 cups of water into a blender. Add the almonds and blend on high until a smooth consistency.
  • Strain the mixture through a piece of cheesecloth. After straining, place in a bowl.
  • By hand, mix in the salt, vanilla, and agave. Adjust to taste.

Notes

ALERT!!!! This recipe should only be used by people on the 1800 or 2000 calorie plan, and by those that are just eating a plant-based diet, and not on a weight-loss plan.

My Notes

Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids

Nutrition Facts
Nut Milk
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 162.75 Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.47g21%
Saturated Fat 1.02g6%
Sodium 291.05mg13%
Potassium 198.48mg6%
Carbohydrates 7.16g2%
Fiber 3.37g14%
Sugar 2.35g3%
Protein 5.7g11%
Vitamin A 3.25IU0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg18%
Vitamin B3 0.97mg5%
Vitamin B5 0.12mg1%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Vitamin E 6.95mg46%
Calcium 72.65mg7%
Copper 0.27mg14%
Folate 12.4µg3%
Iron 1mg6%
Manganese 0.6mg30%
Magnesium 72.92mg18%
Phosphorus 130.01mg13%
Selenium 1.25µg2%
Zinc 0.85mg6%
Ess-Methionine 42.5mg
Ess-Tryptophan 57mg
Ess-Threonine 162.25mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 305.75mg
Ess-Arginine 665.5mg
Ess-Lysine 153.25mg
Ess-Leucine 397.75mg
Ess-Isoleucine 202.75mg
Ess-Histidine 145.5mg
Ess-Valine 230.75mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Some amino acids levels are estimated, some product manufacturers do not supply amino acid values. The value source usda.gov.