Healthier, lighter, vegan and nutrient-rich, vegetable milks have been popularizing in recent years. Despite high prices in the markets, homemade recipes of vegetable milks they are super simple and easy to reproduce.
In addition to coconut milk, Almond Milk, soy milk, peanut milk and chestnut milk that are already in the post about how to make vegetable milk, the list increased with 5 more delicious homemade versions!
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How to make rice milk?
Good for absorbing proteins and carbohydrates, rice milk is super light and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 cups of water
Preparation
- Beat the cooked rice and water in a blender until the mixture is uniform
- Strain with a sieve or fine cloth.
- TIP: the more cooked your rice, the thicker the milk will be.
How to make oat milk?
This is one of the easiest milks to make, as oats do not need to soak for long. It is rich in fibers and has the power to make you feel satisfied for longer!
Ingredients
- 110 grams of oats
- 2 cups of water
Preparation
- In a bowl, soak the oats for about half an hour.
- Drain the water and place the oats in a blender.
- Beat with water until the liquid is homogeneous.
- Strain with a sieve or fine cloth.
How to make macadamia milk?
With a light buttery flavor, the vegetable milk Macadamia nuts are rich in “good fats”. The drink’s texture is a little more creamy, similar to chestnut milk.
Ingredients
- 100 grams of macadamia
- 3 cups of water
Preparation
- In a bowl, cover the chestnuts with water and soak for 8 hours.
- Drain the water and place the macadamias in a blender.
- Beat with water until the mixture is uniform.
- Strain with a sieve or fine cloth.
How to make sunflower seed milk?
Made with a slightly more peculiar ingredient, sunflower seed milk is super nutritious. It contains, for example, B vitamins and many proteins.
Ingredients
- 110 grams of sunflower seed
- 1 ½ liter of filtered water
Preparation
- Wash the sunflower seeds.
- In a bowl, cover the seeds with water and soak for 8 hours.
- Drain the water and place the sunflower seeds in a blender.
- Beat with water until the seeds are well crushed.
- Strain with a sieve or fine cloth.
How to make nut milk?
One of the main benefits of nut milk is in terms of nutrients. The dry fruit is very suitable for people with diabetes, for example.
Ingredients
- 200 grams of nuts
- 2 cups of warm water
Preparation
- In a bowl, cover the nuts with water and soak overnight.
- Drain the water and wash the nuts quickly.
- Beat the blender with the water until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Strain with a sieve or fine cloth.
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Nothing better than looking for healthier alternatives for day to day and vegetable milk definitely one of them! On the Dani Noce website you will find many other recipes, information on ingredients and tips for substitutions!