100% pure Homemade Almond Milk with Smoothie & Overnight oats recipe
Are you looking for a dairy free alternative that’s not only nutritious but also super versatile? Almond milk is the answer! Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, homemade almond milk is fantastic substitute for regular milk. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals and healthy fats and the best part – its incredibly easy to make at home!
Store brought almond milk often contains preservatives and addictive’s, but when you make it at home, you get fresh, creamy and 100% natural almond milk without any unwanted ingredients. With just two ingredients – almonds and water! you can create a delicious and healthy drink that you can use in smoothie, oatmeal, coffee or even on its own..
In this recipe, we’ll not only show you how to make almond milk but also how to use it to prepare a refreshing strawberry smoothie and healthy overnight oats. These recipes are perfect for a nutritious breakfast for snack, packed with protein, fiber and plenty of flavor!
Health benefits of Almond milk –
Almond milk is rich in vitamins, particularly Vitamin E, which is great for your skin, hair and immune system. It’s also good source of calcium, making it great option for those looking to improve bone health. Since it’s low in calories, and contains no cholesterol, it’s perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy weight. Plus, it’s lactose free, which makes it suitable for people with dairy allergies or intolerances.
BY using almond milk in your smoothie, overnight oats, and more, you can easily add a nutritious twist to your everyday meals. So, try making your own almond milk at home today and enjoy a fresh 100% homemade, and healthy alternative to store – brought milk!
Ingredient
1. For Almond milk
- Almonds – 1 cup
- Water – 5 cup
Method
- Start by soaking 1 cup of almonds in water. You can soak them overnight or for at least 8 -12 hours. The longer you soak, the creamier the almond milk will be.
- After soaking, you can easily peel off the skin of the almonds. This step is optional, but peeling the almonds gives the milk a smoother texture.
- Now, in a blender add the soaked almonds and 1 cup of water. Blend them until the almonds break down into a smooth, creamy mixture. Add the remaining 4 cups of water gradually and continue blending.
- If you prefer smoother milk, you can strain the mixture using a fine sieve or nut milk bag to separate the almond pulp. However, leaving the pulp in makes it even more nutritious.
- Finally pour the almond milk into a jar and refrigerate. it will stay fresh for up to 4 – 5 days. This homemade almond milk is perfect for smoothies, overnight oats, coffee, or even baking!!
- Now let’s prepare smoothie and overnight oats recipe.
2. Strawberry smoothie
- Almond milk – 1/2 cup
- Strawberries – 1/2 cup
- Banana – 1/2 cup
- Oats – 1 tbsp (roasted)
- Homemade protein powder – 1 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tsp
- Soaked chia seeds – 1 tbsp
Method
- In a blender, add 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup banana, 1 tbsp roasted oats, 1 tbsp homemade protein powder and 1 tsp honey. Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
- Now take a serving glass, add 1 tbsp soaked chia seeds at the bottom. Now pour the smoothie over the chia seeds.
- Finally garnish with some chopped strawberries for added texture and freshness. Our healthy, protein rich smoothie is ready to enjoy!
3. Overnight oats recipe
- Almond milk – 1/2 cup
- Rolled oats -1/3 cup
- Pumpkin seeds – 1 tbsp
- Raisins – 1 tbsp
- Curd – 1/2 tbsp
- Soaked chia seeds – 1 tbsp
- Chopped apple – 1 tbsp
- Bana slices – 2 tbsp
- Chopped dates – 1 tbsp
- Chopped strawberries – 1 tbsp
- Fresh pomegranates – 1 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tsp
Method
- In a jar or container combine 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 1 tbsp raisins, 1/2 tbsp curd and 1 tbsp soaked chia seeds. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Cover the jar and place in the refrigerator overnight. This allows the oats and seeds to soak up the almond milk and become soft and creamy by morning.
- In the next morning, add your favorite toppings. You can use 1 tbsp chopped apple, 2 tbsp banana slices, 1 tbsp chopped dates, 1 tbsp chopped strawberries and 1 tbsp fresh pomegranate seeds. Drizzle 1 tsp honey or maple syrup on top.
- Our nutritious overnight oats are ready to be serve! Enjoy
