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There are many different types of vegan milk alternatives. So you can choose one to suit your taste and intended use. Here I present 9 delicious and varied recipes that you can use to make plant-based milk at home. Each of it is a good substitute for cow’s milk and can be used in a variety of ways.
Simply click on the respective title, the respective picture or the respective link “To the recipe” below and you will be taken to the desired recipe.
Homemade plant-based milk instead of store-bought
There is now a large selection of plant-based milk alternatives in supermarkets. Nevertheless, you should still make it at home, just like the lemonade and the iced tea.
Because homemade plant-based milk tastes much better than store-bought milk. You can refine it according to your preferences with different ingredients, such as spices or sweeteners.
You also determine the consistency of your milk alternative when you make it yourself. If you like it very creamy, use less water. If you don’t want it to be too thick, dilute it with more water.
In addition, vegan milk alternatives from the supermarket often contain undesirable additives such as emulsifiers or stabilizers. You can avoid them by making your own milk alternative. Then you know exactly what ingredients are in it.
And finally, it is very easy to make plant milk at home. Similar to the fruit salads, it is fairly quick to prepare. You just need to allow plenty of time to soak the base ingredient for some varieties.
Basic ingredients
To make plant-based milk at home, you only need two basic ingredients. These are nuts, pulses or grains, depending on what you want to make it from, and water.
You can add a pinch of salt for more flavor. Alternatively, you can add a natural sweetener such as dates, agave syrup or maple syrup.
If you want to drink your homemade plant milk on its own, you can spice it up with various ingredients. These include fresh fruits, cocoa powder and spices such as vanilla, cinnamon or cardamom.
Utensils
The most important utensils you need to make a plant-based milk alternative are a powerful blender and a straining cloth or cheese cloth. You will also often need a larger bowl for soaking. Sometimes a saucepan is used. I use milk bottles to fill the finished plant milk.
How to use and store plant-based milk
Homemade plant-based milk is a great vegan alternative to cow’s milk. It is healthy, tasty and versatile.
Plant milk alternatives taste delicious in coffee, muesli and smoothies. They are also perfect for drinking on their own. So they should not be missing from your breakfast table.
You can easily replace animal milk with plant milk in baking recipes. It is also ideal for cooking, refining soups and preparing sauces and desserts.
Store your homemade plant-based milk in a glass bottle in the fridge. It doesn’t keep for too long, so it’s best to keep making it fresh in small quantities. You can store it in a cool place for up to around 3 to 5 days.
Soy milk
The classic vegan milk alternative is soy milk. To make it, you need dried soybeans, which are first soaked in plenty of water. You then have to boil the raw soy milk.
This milk alternative has a bean-like taste that not everyone likes. To make it taste milder, I have sweetened it slightly.
Almond milk
Almond milk is a very popular plant-based milk substitute. To make it yourself, take natural almonds and soak them overnight. Then simply puree them with water and strain.
The almond milk tastes very mild and is also delicious on its own. Apart from the two basic ingredients, you don’t need to add anything else.
Oat milk
I made my oat milk from rolled oats. As they don’t need to be soaked, this plant-based milk recipe is lightning fast.
The oat milk has a creamy and slightly nutty taste. It is ideal for muesli, smoothies and sauces.
Coconut milk
With my recipe, you can make both the carton coconut milk and the creamy canned coconut milk at home. All you need is shredded coconut and water. There is no long soaking time, so this milk alternative is ready pretty quickly.
Homemade canned coconut milk is perfect for cooking and baking recipes. You can use the carton coconut milk as a vegan substitute for cow’s milk.
Rice milk
The rice milk is made from long grain rice. You need to cook it first and allow it to cool before you process it further.
With my recipe, you get a rice milk with a very creamy consistency. I have spiced it up with vanilla and rice syrup for a more delicate taste.
Cashew milk
For the cashew milk recipe, you only need the two basic ingredients – cashews and water. Allow plenty of time for soaking. It’s best to make it the evening before.
The cashew milk tastes heavenly creamy and particularly mild. It is perfect for preparing various desserts. It is also a real treat on its own.
Pistachio milk
To make the pistachio milk, you need unroasted and unsalted pistachios. You can shell them yourself or buy some without the shell.
People who love pistachios will be particularly impressed by this plant-based milk. It tastes incredibly fine and creamy. Chilled or warmed up, it makes a delicious drink.
Hazelnut milk
Hazelnuts can be used to make a delicious milk substitute. Perhaps you even have a hazelnut tree growing near you and can collect hazelnuts yourself during the season.
This plant-based milk has a creamy consistency and a nutty taste. Mixed with cocoa powder and sweetened a little, it turns into a delicious chocolate nut milk.
Lupin milk
You can make the lupin milk at home from sweet lupins. They must first be soaked and then cooked, which takes some time.
The taste of lupin milk takes some getting used to. It is quite pea-like. However, you can make it delicious by refining and sweetening it.
Have you tried one or more of my milk alternative recipes? Which one do you like best? I look forward to your results and your comments below.
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