Almond milk

Name: Almond milk
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 250g almonds (raw) flaked or whole; 1 litre water; 2 fresh pitted dates; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Teresa Cutter

November 14, 2011

easyTime:< 30 mins

A high protein, low fat drink that's easy to make.

Ingredients

250g almonds (raw) flaked or whole
1 litre water
2 fresh pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Place ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until creamy (about 30 seconds to one minute).
Strain through a muslin or fine sieve and store the milk in the fridge. It will keep for about four days.
Per 125ml: Protein, 4.9 grams; fat, 3 grams (saturated 0.9 grams); carbs, 1.7 grams; kilojoules, 415. Gluten free, dairy free, low GI.

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