Homemade Cashew Milk

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in nut milks that you can buy in the supermarket?

If you haven’t, I recommend that you do the next time that you are in there. It is scary to think that there is only 2% of Almonds in an unsweetened Almond milk that I had been using in my cooking! Food companies catch on to something that is being promoted as healthy and then make their version – which doesn’t tend to be so healthy. It is really quite sad!

So, in my quest to my a diary free mushroom soup, I thought I would make cashew nut milk so that I could make it “creamy” without the cream. It is so easy to make and I shall be making this now on a regular basis for cooking and my smoothies.

I don’t add in any sweeteners as it really doesn’t need it. We need to stop relying on the sweetness of foods in order to enjoy them. Due to the fact that this nut milk is just nuts and water, it is so versatile and can be used in lots of different recipes.

Here is how easy it is to make:

You will need

  • 1 cup of cashew nuts
  • 3 cups of pure water to rinse nuts
  • 4 cups of pure water
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • Sieve
  • Nutri-bullet and large container
  • Air tight container to store it in the fridge

How to make it

  1. Measure out 1 Measuring cup of Cashew Nuts and place into the NutriBullet container (or alternative blender container)Cashew Milk Prep
  2. Add 3 cups of Pure water into the container and steep for at least 2 hours. I normally leave them overnight so that they are really soft and mix well.
  3. Rinse the soaked cashew nuts in cold water and return to the NutriBullet container
  4. Add 3 Cups of Pure Water and Blitz until smooth – 10-15 seconds should do
  5. Add the remaining 1 Cup of Pure Water and place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until you need it.Completed Cashew Nut Milk

This will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. It will separate in the fridge but just give it a good shake and it will mix up again.

When adding this to recipes to make a “creamy” sauce, make sure that the heat isn’t too high or the cashew nut milk will curdle/separate.  This will naturally thicken when heated, just don’t heat it too quickly.

Enjoy!!

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Yours in Health and Happiness

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Comments

14 responses to “Homemade Cashew Milk”

  1. aLISON MACKAY Avatar
    aLISON MACKAY

    I’m stunned at this. I had no idea that almond milk only had 2% almonds in it. so much for my quest for healthy eating lol. must make myself more knowledgeable! grateful for this tip, Sandra.

    i’m off to TRY THIS FOR MYSELF. I KNOW THAT CLAIRE MADE IT YESTERDAY AND LOVED IT.

    CHEERS AGAIN,
    ALISON

    1. sandramiskimmin Avatar
      sandramiskimmin

      Thanks Alison! It is crazy when we look at the ingredients as to what we can find. The closer you get the the creation of what you eat the better x

  2. OOh I’m going to give this a go. I never realised there was only 2% almonds in shop brought. If I CAN make this then I will be a convert. Thanks for posting sahndra

    1. sandramiskimmin Avatar
      sandramiskimmin

      It is so quick and easy to make Ali, you will be able to do it no bother. Enjoy and post your photos when you make it! x

  3. That sounds like a great idea – the creaminess without the cream/extra calories or additives – all natural and only the nuts and water- sounds great and versatile too – probably costs less too!! – must give it a try.

    1. sandramiskimmin Avatar
      sandramiskimmin

      It is so good Kirsty! And it will save you a fortune as well. I am using it in lots of my recipes. Shall share them as soon as I get a minute to get them up. Enjoy xx

  4. Sandra this is fantastic do you think it will work with almonds as well, Definately going to try this, you are so inspirational and a credit to healthy living
    p.S Fred – bollocking are the 2 balls between a males legs although some men gave them between their ears xx

    1. oops auto correct meant bollocks x

  5. Looks delicious and filling. do you need to eat protein with it to balance your meal?

  6. kathleen Avatar
    kathleen

    great recipe sandra, as i do not use diary, this will be a godsend.

    1. sandramiskimmin Avatar
      sandramiskimmin

      Great news Kathleen! It will save you lots of money as well. x

  7. So easy. Tastes great.

  8. I didn’t think trolls drank nut milk

  9. Mary polizzi Avatar
    Mary polizzi

    Best milk recipe and so simple

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