If you can’t have alliteration in your recipe title, is the recipe even good? We understand that words have no bearing over flavor, which this recipe doesn’t lack. Hazelnut milk is downright delicious, which explains why most people enjoy it as a coffee creamer flavor. Aside from being wonderfully nutty and nutritious, hazelnuts may also help to lower cholesterol levels and improve insulin resistance. They are naturally rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, dietary fiber, and protein.

Studies found that the fiber in hazelnuts helps to reduce constipation by moving food through the digestive tract. Hazelnuts also contain antioxidants that work to protect against cellular oxidation. That means that hazelnuts work to keep your cells safe and healthy. The vitamin E in hazelnuts also shields your cells from harmful bacteria. Lastly, hazelnuts may also reduce your risk of inflammation. One study found that people who ate hazelnuts actually reduced inflammatory markers.

Does eating hazelnuts have the same effect as drinking hazelnut milk? Yes, provided there are no additional preservatives, thickeners, emulsifiers, and gums in it. Homemade hazelnut milk, like this recipe, offers the same benefits. Additionally, feel free to add your desired amount of sweetener (raw agave nectar works best) or alcohol-free vanilla extract to flavor the milk.