How to Make Homemade Hemp Milk
Quick and easy tutorial on How to Make Homemade Hemp Milk. Naturally sweetened with dates and vanilla, this creamy milk alternative is ready in 5 minutes! It’s nut-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Homemade Hemp Milk is one of my favorite plant-based milk alternatives. It’s creamy and has a nutty flavor but it’s nut-free. It requires two ingredients – hemp seeds and water – but I like to add dates and vanilla extract for a nice touch. It’s creamier texture is closer to milk which makes it great for smoothies, cereal or straight from the jar!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Texture: Silky smooth, no gritty bits here! Just smooth, creamy goodness.
- Flavor: Mildly nutty flavor that blends nicely with everything from smoothies to cereal.
- Time: Ready in under 5 minutes!
- Effort: As low-key and easy as it gets. Just blend, strain, and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Hemp hearts: These shelled hemp seeds are the base of our milk, giving it a creamy texture and a boost of protein.
- Water: The liquid magic that transforms hemp hearts into dreamy milk.
- Optional add-ins: pitted dates for sweetness, vanilla for a touch of warmth, or even cacao powder for a rich chocolatey twist.
How to Make Homemade Hemp Milk
- Blend: add hemp hearts, pitted dates, vanilla extract and water to your blender, blend on high for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking by adding one additional pitted date at a time.
- Strain (optional): If you prefer a completely smooth milk, use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth.
Storage
Store your homemade hemp milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake it up before using, and enjoy!
Top Tips
- Use filtered water for the best flavor.
- Soak your hemp hearts for a few hours before blending for an even creamier texture.
- Use leftover hemp pulp by adding it to smoothies, granola bars, or even compost it for your garden.
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How to Make Homemade Hemp Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw shelled hemp hearts
- 3 cups water
- 2 dates pitted, optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- Pinch Himalayan salt optional
Instructions
- Add hemp hears, water, pitted dates and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes, until smooth and incorporated.
- Taste flavor and adjust as needed. Add 1 or 2 additional pitted dates for sweetness.
- Optional: strain the mixture using a nut-bag or cheesecloth for a creamier texture.
- Pour mixture in a sealed glass container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Storage: store homemade hemp milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake before using, separation is normal.
