Healthier, tastier, cheaper. Ten ways almond milk is better than cow's milk

 

Healthier, tastier, cheaper. Ten ways almond milk is better than cow's milk

 

Almond milk is a drink made from almonds, water, and sometimes coconut oil. It can also include carrageenan, vitamin D2, potassium chloride, calcium chloride or natural flavors. It's non-GMO, and people may drink it as an alternative to dairy milk because it has fewer calories than whole cow's milk.

Is almond milk good for you? There are more benefits to it than just the taste. Almond milk contains about 50% more of the necessary vitamin D, calcium, and potassium levels.

 

A serving of almond milk has about 30 calories. It is low in fat, with 1 gram per serving. Almond milk also has 0% cholesterol.

 

Other nutrients in almond milk are good for you, such as vitamin E, B12, riboflavin, and other minerals like magnesium and copper.

If you're not sure how to make your almond milk, please provide a helpful link.

 

To make almond milk, put 3 cups of raw almonds into 1 gallon of water in a blender. Blend for about 10 minutes or until the almonds are completely broken down and the mixture is frothy. Then start straining the mixture through a cheesecloth or a mesh bag until it's completely smooth and no pulp remains. Pour this liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any residue, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze it for 6 months. Use this recipe as-is if using fresh almonds and water only, or use new cooked rice instead of water if that provides

 

To make almond milk:

1. Put 3 cups of raw almonds into 1 gallon of water in a blender.
2. Blend for about 10 minutes or until the almonds are completely broken down, and the mixture is frothy.
3. Start straining the mixture through cheesecloth or a mesh bag until it's completely smooth and no pulp remains.
4. Pour this liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove any residue, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze it for 6 months.

 

Use this recipe as-is if using fresh almonds and water only, or use freshly cooked rice instead of water if that provides a similar consistency.

 

You can get a bottle of almond milk in most grocery stores. They come in different flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla and oatmeal. They have varying amounts of calcium, calcium to protein ratio and protein content, depending on the brand.