Simply healthy, different, rich recipe with very good properties. Almond milk is a ideal substitute for cow's milkIf you have lactose intolerance or you just want to change, do not hesitate to try the milk that we present.
Broadly speaking, this milk is rich in vitamin E and vitamin B12It has no cholesterol or lactose, low in fat and sodium and very rich in potassium. It is perfect for preventing fluid retention.
Almonds also provide large amount of calcium and they support our bones either at an early stage or at a later age, ideal for children and the elderly.
It is obtained from grinding the nuts, in this case, the toasted almonds that are emulsions with water creating a fantastic milk that has been known and used since ancient times. In the same way as conventional milk, cow's milk, with it we can make our desserts and recipes of a lifetime.
Today we can find it in many organic stores and little by little they are appearing in the big surfaces. They are sold in one-liter bricks and are enriched with vitamins and with different flavors, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, etc.
Make your own almond milk
As we anticipated, it is very easy to make almond milk, for this you will need the following ingredients and materials:
- A cup of toasted almonds or 150 grams
- 2 liters of mineral water
- A glass jug
- A cloth strainer or, failing that, a Chinese strainer
- A very powerful blender or mixer
- A container to soak the fruits beforehand
Step by step
- Let the almonds rest with about a liter of water, until they are well covered. Ideally, they should rest overnight in the fridge.
- After time, drain the almonds, discard the water and place them in the blender glass with 3/4 of the water
- Blend for 3 minutes
- Strain the mixture through a cloth strainer and drain the resulting almond paste well
- Replace the ground almond remains and add the last remaining quarter of water to finish extracting all the milk.
Do not throw away the remains of ground almonds, it creates a super almond flour To accompany either a yogurt, add to a salad or prepare a cake, it will depend on your imagination.
How to Live Aligned with last advice We tell you how to consume this almond milk:
- To lose fat or if you are in slimming processr the ideal is to have a cup a day
- For keep in weight you can drink two cups of milk
- Instead if you want increase muscle mass, there are no limits when it comes to taking this milk. Ideal to combine with a protein shake after training.