Homemade nut milk is fairly simple and easy to make. You can use it in cereals, smoothies, and herbal tea, or drink it on its own. When I have it around, it goes into my smoothies.
Raw Brazil Nut Milk
1 cup raw brazil nuts
3 cups filtered water
3 dates or 2 tbs. raw honey
1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract
Soaking
1. Place brazil nuts in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 2-8 hours.
2. Strain water from brazil nuts and set nuts aside. Dispose of water.
Making the Milk
1. Set a strainer over a bowl and place two layers of cheesecloth onto strainer.
2. In blender, place brazil nuts and 3 cups fresh filtered water and blend on high speed for about a minute.
3. Pour milk into cheesecloth-covered strainer (see photo above for visual).
4. After milk has settled, close cheesecloth and squeeze out remaining milk into strainer.
5. Pour strained milk back into blender and mix with dates (or honey) and vanilla until well combined.
6. Enjoy a cold glass over ice. Store in fridge up to 3 days.