it's a High Raw Life #70 I finally make Almond Milk!

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Comment by Betty Scott on December 16, 2010 at 5:53pm

I can't wait to try this!  I went to the store today to get the almonds, but I forgot the dates... I wonder how it would taste with about a half of a banana? hmmm... I think I'll give it a try.  I love your videos!  You are a blessing.

 

Shine Bright!

Betty

Comment by Michelle K on May 23, 2010 at 7:41pm

Really Jodi? I don't think I am brave enough to try that.

Comment by Jodi is Purely Nourished on May 23, 2010 at 4:12pm

I hear you can run almonds through the Hurom to make milk with no straining! Then just blend in the flavor enhancers in the vitamix. What do you think?

Comment by smallangie on May 21, 2010 at 8:28pm

I have been thinking about making my first almond milk but not sure how good it will taste comparing to the store-bought almond milk. If it's not worth it, I really don't want to do the cleanup. But thank you though, after watching your video, I am going to try it tomorrow.

Comment by kathleen on May 3, 2010 at 6:33pm

Hi Michelle...Liked your video! I love almond milk. I use the recipe from Matthew Kenney's everydayraw. He adds coconut oil, lecithin, and vanilla, along with agave and sea salt. Sometimes I add 2 dates or honey instead of the agave. Actually, my favorite nut milk is Brazil Nut Milk, using the same ratios and that recipe is in his book also. I also enjoy the nut milks with chia seeds, cinnamon, shredded coconut and raisens...let sit in frig covered overnight to thicken...absolutely delicious!

Comment by Marty Schumacher on May 3, 2010 at 6:01pm

Hi Michelle,
I am so glad you made that almond milk. I KNEW you would love it! It was one of the very first raw things I did and everyone that tried it was impressed!! I am so glad you are !!:))
I just LOVE watching your videos. You are so full of energy and sweetness! Thanks for sharing all your fun experiments with us and seeing you take care of yourself and your family. Zoe is so lucky to have such a healthy happy Mom! BTW I have tried several of your recipes and they are all very good. I have made so many things I did not like even when I doctored them!! So far all yours are winners. Looking forward to more from you:) Marty

Comment by Jean on May 2, 2010 at 5:47pm

I would use the almond milk with chia seeds some maple syrup or other sweetner. Add some rasiens and pie spices to create a rice pudding OR use cocoa chia and sweetner for chocolate pudding (add some vanilla to both recipes)
Rory has many recipes in his ebook with almond pulp

Comment by Janis Billings on April 30, 2010 at 10:31pm

Yeah, Michelle! Your homemade almond milk is not only free from carageenan (questionable) and other unnecessary ingredients, it's LIVE and unpasturized!! I do add some vanilla powder to mine also - YUM! I sometimes add a bit of almond extract too.
A few of my favorite ways to use the milk: When I make my morning smoothie into "porridge" as you showed us, I put a splash of the almond milk on it as well as a dollop of some coconut yogurt. Don'tcha love my technical terms for measurements?! My favorite "treat" is almond milk, frozen bananas, chocolate/cacao and a pinch of stevia. OMGoodness, it's like ice cream! I also use the almond milk as part of the base for my smooties sometimes. I alternate that with a recipe for chia milk that is wonderful.
As for where to get truly raw, unpasturized almonds.........I ordered some through Green Smoothie Girl's site. She does a group buy each fall. I DID have to buy the minimum of 100 pounds! I know........I saved up for that, then have shared with/sold to others. Think about who you might share with in your area! I have frozen a huge portion of them so they don't go bad on me. I use them often, so this was a good deal for me even though it was a huge hunk of money up front.
I, too would like some tasty recipes for the almond pulp because I sure hate to waste it.

Comment by Michelle K on April 30, 2010 at 9:12pm

hey G, first let me say; I am in love with this almond milk. My dinner of cereal was amazing. I ordered my very expensive almonds from Raw Food World when they were having a sale and I had a coupon on top of that. I gotta tell ya, I decided not to make cookies. I am going to do a sort of refried bean thing I think. I will let you know.

Comment by Genevieve on April 30, 2010 at 7:21pm

Oh please please please show us what you do with the almond pulp!! I have so much and the last time I tried to make cookies, they turned out na-hasty! Made your recipe for almond milk this afternoon and I really like the ratio you used. Usually, I do 3 cups water to 1/2 cup almonds because I'm pretty cheapo when it comes to almonds (notwithstanding the fact that they are pasteurized and not raw thanks to the CA Almond Board). Where do you get your almonds?