Soaking Almonds...Making Almond Milk

Almonds have the most proteins of all the nuts. They have to be sprouted in order to release the enzymes inhibitors as well as the calcium and protein that are locked inside. 

Soaking Almonds

• Start with Raw Organic Almonds
• Soak overnight in the refrigerator in purified filtered water
• During this 24 hour soaking period, rinse and change the water several times to keep them soaking in fresh water
• After 24 hours, peel the almonds. Since they are soaked it is very easy to take the skins off
• Here is your versatile raw sprouted almonds for almond milk and other raw treats

For Almond Milk

• Use one cup of these almonds with 3-4 cups of water in a blender (ideally a VitaMix), varies for your thickness preference.
• To strain, get a Nut Milk Bag and pour blended liquid through the bag into a container.
• Place liquid back into the blender and get creative.

For Taste

• For sweetness, add a few medjool dates or raw honey may be used
• Cinnamon for added flavor
• Raw Cacao Powder can be added to the blender for Cacao Almond Milk
• Try a pinch of Sea Salt for taste
• You can really add more nutrition to your almond milk base by adding SuperFood Powders:
  •   Goji Berry Powder: Eyesight, Libido, Blood Builder
    • Or, soak a few goji berries in water, strain and add to VitaMix
  • Pomegranate Powder: Great for the Prostate and Heart, Antioxidant, High in ORAC
  • Maca Powder: Reproductive System, Fertility, Athletic Activity 
  • Ashwagandha: Adaptogen, Increase Thyroid Function
  • Jing City: Strengthen the Kidneys, Essence, Improves Jing
  • So many other options

Other Options

• With the strained almond pulp you can use a dehydrator to make raw cookies
  • Almond Pulp (Ground Almond)
  • Dates
  • Raisins
  • Bananas
  • Cacao Nibs
  • Cinnamon
  • Raw Honey
  • Creative Ingredients
• Mix these in a food processor
• Mash together
• Dehydrate

ENJOY!