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Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

By Snejana Andreeva

on Nov 06, 2021, Updated Sep 04, 2025

This Homemade Almond Milk Recipe has been my go-to for lattes, overnight oats, and chia seed pudding recipes for years. It’s so incredibly easy to make, and the best part? You don’t need any fancy equipment – just a high-powered blender and a nut milk bag. The result is frothy , creamy, delicious, and absolutely 1000x better (and better for you 😉) than store-bought almond milk. Not only are the ingredients clean, but the taste is unbeatable. This recipe makes 1 liter of milk and stores well for 7-10 days , so you’ll have it for your breakfast recipes and coffees ☕ all week long.

Why You’ll Love my Homemade Almond Milk Recipe
Ingredients
Nonna’s Tip 🥛
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Almond Milk
Similar Recipes
Best Served With
Common Questions
Homemade Almond Milk Recipe Recipe

Why You’ll Love my Homemade Almond Milk Recipe

You will gasp when you realize how easy it is to make Homemade Almond Milk 🤯. With only 5 ingredients , this recipe is super clean and streamlined. The result? A fresh, creamy , thick and frothy milk that’s way better than store-bought. Raw almonds 🌰 form the creamy base, sweetened by caramel-esque Medjool dates and a hint of vanilla for warmth. A pinch of salt cuts the sweetness and brings out the natural earthiness of the almonds. Filtered water 💧 keeps this recipe clean and adds volume – perfect for making ahead of time.

Ingredients

🌰 Raw almonds: I take about a cup of raw, organic almonds and cover them with filtered water to soak overnight. Soaking releases enzymes that aid with digestion and helps yield more milk.

🌴 Medjool dates: This low-glycemic fruit adds a hint of caramel-like sweetness to the mix.

🧂 Salt: Just a pinch adds balance to the flavors and brings out the natural flavors.

🍨 Vanilla extract: I like to add vanilla extract for a richer, sweeter taste without the need for added sugars.

💧 Water: Use filtered water for the cleanest almond milk.

Nonna’s Tip 🥛

Soak your almonds overnight in filtered water to soften before blending for the creamiest texture.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common mistakes for perfectly creamy and smooth Homemade Almond Milk.

Skipping the soak: You definitely want to plan ahead and soak your almonds overnight (12 hours). There are so many benefits to this step: it releases enzymes that make the almonds more nutritious, softens them for easier blending, and leaves less pulp behind yielding more milk.
Not using a high powered blender: You’ll want to use a high powered blender to really pulverize the nuts to get the most milk. I love my Vitamix !
Straining without a nut milk bag: Even the highest powered blenders will leave behind some pulp. You’ll want to use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth to strain the milk for the smoothest results.
Getting the nut to water ratio wrong: A good rule of thumb is 1 part nuts to 4 parts water. This ratio stays true no matter what kind of nuts you use. You can even make a blend, like cashew-almond or walnut-hazelnut.

Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Almond Milk

Instead of almonds, you could use other raw nuts 🌰 such as cashews, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
If you don’t like Medjool dates, don’t worry because you won’t even taste them! They give a beautiful natural sweetness. You can use maple syrup 🍁, agave or any other sweetener you like instead.
If you are nut-free, try making my Homemade Oat Milk 🌾.
Add cinnamon or vanilla bean paste to add some additional flavor.
Make Chocolate Almond Milk 🍫 by adding 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cacao powder.

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Best Served With

Use this Homemade Almond Milk in your ☕ coffee and lattes.
This almond milk is my go-to for any chia pudding recipes such as my Yogurt Chia Pudding , 🍫 Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding or Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding .
Use this in any of my delicious overnight oat recipes such as Chocolate Overnight Oats or Tiramisu Overnight Oats or 🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats .
I also love using almond milk in smoothies like my yummy Healthy Chocolate Smoothie .

Common Questions

This milk will last 7 to 10 days in the fridge.

You can absolutely also use a piece of cheesecloth if you cannot find a nut milk bag.

Don’t throw it away! Try my delicious No Bake Chocolate Balls recipe, it’s a great way to use up almond pulp. You can also use the almond pulp in your smoothies.

That’s no problem! Homemade Almond Milk doesn’t contain preservatives and emulsifiers, so it will naturally separate. I always shake it before each use.

You’ll need a high powered blender to make this Homemade Almond Milk Recipe. Also, be sure to soak the almonds overnight so that they are easier to blend.

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Equipment

▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
▢ Liquid Measuring Cup
▢ Blender
▢ Large Mason Jars
▢ Redmond Real Salt
▢ Nut Milk Bag

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup raw organic almonds
▢ 2 pitted medjool dates , or maple syrup
▢ pinch salt
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 4 cups cold filtered water

Instructions

▢ Soak one cup of almonds in filtered cold water overnight. The following morning drain out the water and add the almonds to a blender with the rest of the ingredients.
▢ Blend on high for about a minute or until everything is well combined. Pour the almond milk into your nut milk bag , seal the bag, and gently squeeze out all of the milk, leaving the pulp inside.
▢ Transfer into a jar and refrigerate for 7 to 10 days.
▢ Remember to shake well before each use as the milk may separate. Feel free to search online for tasty recipes using almond pulp or add it to your smoothies. Enjoy!

Nonna’s Notes

Go nuts! Instead of almonds, you could use other raw nuts such as cashews, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
Sweet! If you don’t like Medjool dates, don’t worry! You can use maple syrup, agave or any other sweetener you like instead.
Nut allergies? If you are nut-free, try making my Homemade Oat Milk .
Spice it up! Add cinnamon or vanilla bean paste to add some additional flavor.
Make it Chocolate! Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cacao powder for the healthiest Chocolate Almond Milk.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.