There is something so satisfying about drinking homemade nut and seed milks. You may not realize how easy a nut or seed milk is to make until you finally do it. If you have a blender, nuts or seeds, water, and a few extra ingredients for flavoring, you are in business! Just make sure you have some cheesecloth, a nut milk bag, or fine mesh sieve to strain your non-dairy milk. We do highly encourage you to purchase a nut milk bag because it makes the process so much easier.
Why make your own non-dairy milks when there are so many varieties available in grocery stores? First off, there are many promising store bought versions made by reputable brands. However, there are many varieties that have problems that begin in production. There are various preservatives, additives, and flavorings given to otherwise neutral-tasting non-dairy milks to make them more appealing. Carrageenan is the most problematic ingredient because it is a common thickener and emulsifier.
Derived from seaweed and considered a “natural” ingredient, carrageenan can cause inflammation and gut irritation. Upon entering the gut, carrageenan signals the body to react in the same way as if it were to encounter dangerous bacteria. That results in gastrointestinal inflammation, which is not something you want to experience when enjoying something as simple as non-dairy milk.
To help you avoid all of that, here are 10 of our favorite non-dairy milk recipes. We hope you love them!
Homemade Chocolate Almond Milk
Satisfy your craving for chocolate in the healthiest way by drinking this homemade chocolate almond milk. Great on its own or in smoothies!
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Healthy Homemade Hazelnut Milk
Get ready to become obsessed with this homemade hazelnut milk recipe. It’s 100% natural and free of preservatives, gums, and added sugars.
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Raw Vegan Brazil Nut Milk
Brazil nut milk offers incredible flavor and is loaded with selenium and other nutrients, making for a unique change from regular nut milk.
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Homemade Cinnamon Date Cashew Milk
Brazil nut milk offers incredible flavor and is loaded with selenium and other nutrients, making for a unique change from regular nut milk.
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The Best Creamy Hemp Milk
Super rich and creamy, this hemp milk is everything you want from a plant-based milk. The best part? No straining required!
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Homemade Flax Seed Milk
Flax seed milk is a great dairy alternative if you have nut allergies. It’s rich in B vitamins, protein, and essential fatty acids.
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Raw Vegan Pumpkin Seed Milk
Get a healthy dose of protein and zinc when you load up on this non-dairy seed milk. It’s perfect for smoothies, desserts, or granola.
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Raw Vegan Pistachio Milk
Learn to make your own raw vegan pistachio milk that only contains 4 ingredients. It has a distinctive flavor and luscious, creamy texture.
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Raw Macadamia Nut Milk
Non-dairy milks are taking the world by storm! This homemade macadamia nut milk is rich, delicious, rich in fiber, and incredibly easy to make.
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Raw Almond Milk
Get ready to say goodbye to the store bought almond milk in your fridge! This recipe is easy to make from scratch and a real raw treat!
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
