Almonds are known as a delicious and nutritious nut with countless surprising nutrients. On this occasion, TasteVN also wants to reveal to everyone the recipe for 6 ways to make super delicious almond milk that everyone loves. Let’s get started in the kitchen!
1. Almond Milk
Preparation
5 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Almond Milk For 2 people
Fresh almonds 100 gr Sugar 30 gr Filtered water 1 liter
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How to Make Almond Milk
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Soak the almonds
Put 100g of almonds into a bowl and cover them with water, then soak the almonds for about 5 minutes.
After that, place the almonds in a strainer and let them drain.
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Blend the almonds
Prepare a nut milk maker, add the drained almonds into the blender along with 1000ml of filtered water. Blend until smooth for about 1 minute.
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Cook the milk
Prepare a pot to cook the milk, place a thin filter cloth over the pot and then pour all the blended milk through the filter bag.
Strain out the almond pulp, place the pot on the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring gently as it cooks.
After about 15 minutes, add 30g of sugar to the milk, continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, then turn off the heat.
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Finished product
Pour the milk into a glass and wait for it to cool down a bit before enjoying. The almond milk after cooking will be very fragrant, with a mildly sweet taste, not only delicious but also good for the health of the whole family.
2. Almond walnut soybean milk
Preparation
5 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Almond walnut soybean milk Serves 2 people
Soybeans 250 gr Almonds 50 gr Pandan leaves 20 gr Granulated sugar 100 gr Rock sugar 75 gr Filtered water 2.5 liters
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose walnuts
- Choose walnuts with intact shells, not cracked or broken to ensure the delicious taste of the fruit.
- Opt for nuts that are uniform in size, large, and feel heavy in hand as they are typically tastier, richer, have a solid kernel, and are of better quality.
- Avoid selecting small walnuts, those with chips or unusual color and scent.
How to choose soybeans
- Choose soybeans with shiny, ivory-colored shells, uniform color, similar size, and firm, hard beans rather than soft ones.
- Smell the beans; if they have a light, pleasant aroma and a rich scent, then they are a good choice.
- Do not select beans that show signs of cracking, softness, sprouting, being eaten by pests, or having a musty smell.
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Tools needed
Soy milk maker, pot, bowl, cup, pan, strainer,…
How to Make Almond Walnut Soy Milk
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Soak the nuts
Before cooking the milk, soak the soybeans in water for about 8 hours to soften them.
Tip: It’s best to soak the soybeans overnight to save time when cooking!Soak the almonds in water for 1 hour before cooking.
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Peel, Roast Almonds and Walnuts
After soaking the almonds, peel off the thin outer skin, keeping only the white flesh inside.
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add the almonds to the pan to roast, stirring continuously until they turn golden, then remove them.
Continue to add the walnuts to the pan and roast for about 5 minutes until they release a fragrant aroma, then turn off the heat.
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Grind the nuts
Gradually add the freshly roasted soybeans, walnuts, and almonds into the grinder.
Add 2.5 liters of filtered water into the grinder and blend until the nuts are finely crushed.
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Strain the mixture, cook the milk
Place a strainer bag at the bottom of the pot, pour the entire blended nut mixture into the strainer bag. Use your hands to squeeze out the liquid from the bag, discarding the nut pulp.
Place the pot on the stove and turn on medium heat, add all 100g of granulated sugar and 75g of rock sugar along with a little pandan leaf, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring continuously.
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Final Product
After cooking the milk, pour it into a cup or container, let it cool down a bit, then place it in the refrigerator to consume gradually. If you prefer it hot, you can drink it right away.
The almond soy walnut milk has a very fragrant aroma from roasted almonds and walnuts, with a light sweetness from rock sugar that makes it easy to drink. This type of nutritional milk is best stored in the refrigerator for the whole family to use gradually.
3. Almond Oat Milk
Preparation
5 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Almond Oat Milk Serves 2
Almonds 100 gr Oats 200 gr Dried dates 6 pieces Vanilla extract A little
What is oatmeal?
- Oatmeal is one of the pure whole grains, very nutritious and easy to prepare into dishes or drinks.
- Oatmeal has a slightly yellowish white color, a bland taste but has a distinctive aroma, it is very popular among vegetarians due to its high nutritional content.
- Currently, oatmeal is divided into 4 types: whole grain oats, cut oats, rolled oats, and crushed oats.
Where to buy oatmeal?
You can find oatmeal at Bách Hóa Xanh supermarkets nationwide or easily order online at the website bachhoaxanh.com.
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Equipment needed
Nut milk maker, bowl, glass, pot, filter bag,…
How to make Almond Oat Milk
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Soak oatmeal, almonds, dates
Add 200g of oatmeal and 100g of almonds into the blender with 1 liter of water, soak for about 8 hours or you can soak overnight.
Add about 6 – 7 dates into a bowl with about 250ml of clean water and soak overnight.
Tip: Remember to soak the ingredients before cooking to save time!After soaking the oatmeal and almonds, proceed to drain the water.
For the dates, remove the seeds inside.
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Blend almonds and oats
Place the blender containing almonds and oats on the machine, add about 1 liter of clean water. Proceed to blend until smooth.
After blending for about 1 – 2 minutes, add the dates, including the soaking water and the dates themselves!
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, then stop.
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Strain the milk
Prepare a large pot to strain the milk, place a straining bag at the bottom of the pot, and pour all the blended mixture into the bag.
Use your hands to squeeze out the milk and discard the remaining pulp.
Tip: When straining the milk, remember to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly before doing so.Add 2 – 3 drops of vanilla extract to the milk and stir well. In the end, you will have a smooth and fragrant nut milk.
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Final product
Pour the milk into a glass or bottle and place it in the refrigerator to drink gradually; almond oat milk is very rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and fats, which are good for the heart and very delicious.
You can drink it chilled or add a few ice cubes to make it cold, it will be very tasty, and the children at home will surely love it.
4. Strawberry almond milk
Preparation
10 minutes
Processing
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry Almond Milk Serves 3
Almonds 40 gr Strawberries 100 gr Dates 5 fruits Water 700 ml
How to choose fresh strawberries
- You should choose strawberries that are large, bright red, plump with juice, and especially still have their stems and fresh green leaves.
- In addition, you can also rely on the fragrance to select strawberries. If you smell a mild aroma, those are naturally ripe fruits; on the contrary, if you smell a strong chemical odor, you should definitely not buy them.
- Furthermore, avoid choosing fruits that are faded, overly bruised, misshapen, or rotten, as these are all signs that the strawberries have been stored for too long.
Tools required
How to make Strawberry Almond Milk
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Soak the almonds
First, take a bowl and add 40g of almonds along with 200ml of water, and soak for 7 – 8 hours until the almonds soften.
Tip: To save time, you can soak the almonds the night before. -
Blend the ingredients
Next, take a blender and add 40g of almonds, 100g of washed strawberries, 5 dates, and 700ml of water, then blend on medium speed for 5 – 7 minutes until the mixture is smooth, then turn off the machine.
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Strain the pulp
Continue by using a sieve to strain the pulp from the blended mixture, keeping only the milk for use!
Tip:- To avoid too much pulp in the milk, you can strain it 2 – 3 times.
- To save time, you can combine using a sieve and a clean cloth to strain the pulp!
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Final Product
Almond strawberry milk is a delicious and nutritious drink for women.
The creamy almonds combined with the strawberries, dates, and sweetness will help you fully experience the delightful taste in every drop of that milk!
5. Chocolate Almond Milk
Preparation
10 minutes
Processing
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chocolate Almond Milk Serves 3
Almonds 40 g Cocoa powder 1 tablespoon Dates 8 fruits Cinnamon powder 1/8 teaspoon Water 700 ml
What is cocoa powder? Distinguishing cocoa powder from chocolate powder
- Cocoa powder has a light brown or dark brown color; it is a type of powder made from finely ground chocolate liquor.
- To easily distinguish between cocoa powder and chocolate powder, you can base it on color. Cocoa powder is only brown, while chocolate powder can be black, white, or brown.
- Additionally, since chocolate powder has been processed, it will have a bitter taste mixed with a slight sweetness, while cocoa will have a more characteristic bitter taste.
Tools needed
How to make Chocolate Almond Milk
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Soak the almonds
First, put the almonds in a bowl with 200ml of water, then soak for 7 – 8 hours until the almonds are soft.
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Blend the ingredients
Next, prepare a blender and add 40g of almonds, 8 dates, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and 700ml of water, then blend at medium speed for about 5 – 7 minutes until it becomes a smooth mixture, then turn off the machine.
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Strain the pulp
After blending, prepare a bowl and place a strainer on top, then strain the pulp to collect only the milk for drinking. Continue to strain like this 2 – 3 times to ensure that no pulp remains in the milk!
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Final Product
Almond cacao milk is an incredibly perfect combination of creamy almonds, slightly bitter cacao, and sweet dates.
TasteVN is confident that this drink will awaken all your long-dormant senses!
6. Turmeric Almond Milk
Preparation
10 minutes
Processing
10 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Turmeric Almond Milk For 3 people
Almonds 40 gr Dates 5 fruits Turmeric 10 gr Water 700 ml
How to choose delicious yellow turmeric
- For regular turmeric, it will have a bright yellow color, while red turmeric will have an orange-yellow color or slightly reddish.
- Fresh turmeric has a thin skin and few wrinkles; when pressed with your hand, it should feel firm, not too soft.
- You should limit buying turmeric that is too damaged and observe if the outer skin has unusual colors, as this indicates the turmeric has been stored for a long time, which can affect health.
Tools needed
How to make Turmeric Almond Milk
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Soak the almonds
For the almonds, prepare a bowl and add 40g of almonds with 200ml of water, then soak for 7 – 8 hours until the almonds are soft.
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Blend the ingredients
Next, take the blender and add 40g of almonds, 5 dates, 10g of peeled turmeric, and 700ml of water, then blend on medium speed for 5 – 7 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy, then turn off the machine.
Tip: You can use honey instead of dates to sweeten the milk as well! -
Strain the residue
Once blended, take a sieve and strain the residue of the milk 2 – 3 times, until no residue remains.
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Final product
Almond turmeric milk always has a faint aroma of turmeric that is truly captivating. The milk has the creamy taste of almonds and the natural sweetness from dates. Oh, it’s impossible not to fall in love with it!
How to choose good almonds
- Choose almonds with an intact outer shell, uniformly brownish-yellow color, and a smooth surface without wrinkles.
- Opt for plump, round, and firm nuts, with a thin outer shell that is not peeling or heavily scratched.
- Smell the almonds; if they have a faint, characteristic aroma without sour or damp odors, they are good.
- When tasting, the almond should have a rich, creamy flavor, a light crunch, not bitter, not pungent, and not too bland or showing signs of sourness or moisture.
- Avoid purchasing those of unclear origin, and do not buy nuts with black spots, cracks, or signs of insect contamination.
Health benefits of almonds
- Almonds are ranked at the top of the list of nuts for their nutritional value. They contain many types of fats along with beneficial vitamins and minerals.
- Rich in antioxidants that are good for the body, protecting cells from oxidative stress.
- High in vitamin E and healthy fats, along with protein and fiber, which help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Almonds are also believed to be good for the brain, especially for children.
- Additionally, they support weight loss due to their high fiber content, making the body feel full longer.
Through the above article, TasteVN has brought you 6 almond milk recipes that are delicious and attractive, which you can confidently showcase right in your kitchen. Hope these recipes will be really useful for you!
