DIY: Homemade Cashew Milk Recipe
omething I've been craving these chilly Fall days is a glass of refreshing nut milk
Not to exaggerate or anything but this is it..
Try this DIY homemade cashew nut milk recipe and have yourself a creamy delicious dairy-free drink in just a few minutes
Before we get to the milk....
Just throwing this out there..one size never fit all
In short if you wanna stick to the cows...do you boo
A part of becoming more well is kind of like being your own detective because you're the only one who can uncover what your body needs, likes, and doesn't like.
Over the years I've learned how to listen to my body & I found out what worked / and what tore my stomach up
...milk being one of them
I don’t know about you but no one told me I was lactose intolerant, and like most people I grew up with dairy milk in my froot loops
Now saying that...I cringe at the thought of drinking dairy milk
This started since I was old enough to talk
I can’t stand the smell, taste, and its always made me gag
Over the years I would try to force it down and I'd end up feeling sick🤢
I still remember sitting at the kitchen table to finish my meal, staring into a glass of milk wondering why I had to drink it to be strong if it made me feel so bad.
long story short..I didn't drink it
..if this has happened to you at any age take it as a message
(one you don't wanna ignore)
If you're looking for a dairy alternative, definitely try a plant based milk
Almond milk was my first trial with nut milk.. and that didn’t work out to well😅
My body sent me little messages with breakouts that showed up 1-2 days later; but i ignored the messages until one day I was stuffing a handful of almonds down.
I found out the hard way that almonds and me don't mix
I’m loving cashews this season so I made this cashew milk recipe this morning and you have to try it!
If you're new to the healthy life.. just know it adds up 💰
I wish I could total the amount of money I spent on plant based milk over the years..imagine if I'd invested that in some stocks or crypto 🤣
Luckily all you need is a few ingredients and you can DIY with this simple cashew nut milk recipe
No more running to the grocery store & you can use it for the base of a seasonal latte & more!
One of my dreams is to be able to be self sustainable “ONE DAY”.. so I guess one DIY at a time until then!
DIY CASHEW MILK 🥛
Ingredients:
4 cups non salted cashews
4 cups of water
1-2 T raw honey or agave
1 T vanilla extract (optional)
Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Pinch of Himalayan salt
This is so simple a 4 year old can do it!
1. Soak your cashews overnight ( if you're in a rush for some milk 3-4 hours will do)
This step is important. Rinse thoroughly until the water is clear.
2. Start blending with half the amount of water if your blender isn't the strongest. Once you get it smoother add the rest.
3. This is the fun part because you can add what you'd like and its nice to know what's going in your body. I went for raw honey, cinnamon, and a little vanilla.
Flu Season Hack: Add Himalayan pink salt for a boost in electrolytes. This a great addition because it will balance your body's natural PH. Sometimes we get a little afraid of salt, but your body needs it.
(If you struggle with Hypertension or Kidney Disease -- consult your doctor before increasing your salt intake)
Source: Health Magazine "Prevention".
4. Once you're happy with the consistency, strain out any lumps and clumps & voila homemade cashew nut milk.
Did I mention if you don't get enough magnesium in your diet, cashews are an excellent source of magnesium!
This recipe makes a quart of cashew milk, it will last about 3-4 days sealed tightly in he refrigerator!
Have fun with this recipe and make it your own! This taste so yummy steamed and frothed as well as a cold seasonal beverage with some pumpkin and nutmeg spices on top!
Happy Sipp'n & Stay Well
