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This homemade nut milk (aka my house blend nut milk) is the perfect dairy-free alternative that tastes so similar to the real thing and froths up so well.
I call this milk my house blend milk for good reason: I use it in iced lattes, cappuccinos, baked goods, sauces, etc. It’s the perfect everyday nut milk!
The “Science” Behind This Milk!
My goal with this house blend milk was to have a homemade nut milk that not only had a super creamy mouthfeel but would also froth up for cappuccinos and hold up well when boiled.
The combo of cashews and almonds is key to replicating the richness and structure of regular dairy milk. The cashews serve to add richness to the milk, while the almonds add the necessary protein to ensure this milk froths well and creates microfoam.
Additionally, the ratio of 1.5:4 of nuts to water yields a perfectly creamy milk that can work as both creamer in coffee and milk in lattes.
Ingredients for this Homemade Nut Milk
Everything you’ll need to make this homemade nut milk (hint: it’s just 4 ingredients)!
- Raw unsalted cashews
- Raw unsalted almonds
- Water (duh)
- Kosher salt: Salt makes everything better, and a little pinch of kosher salt (Diamond Crystal obviously) enhances the flavor profile of this milk dramatically.
How to make this Homemade Nut Milk
Add all of the ingredients (cashews, almonds, water, and salt) to a high-speed blender. I use my Vitamix A2300 which we’ve had for the past 10 years and it still serves us well.
Blend on low, slowly ramping the speed up to high. Let the milk blend for a total of 2 minutes or until super creamy. Strain the milk in a nut milk bag and then pour it into a glass container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
A Few Notes
- Technically speaking, a lot of folks like to soak the nuts overnight before making milk (soaking increases nutrient absorption and makes the milk easier on your digestion). I never remember this despite making this milk every week haha, so feel free to make this milk whichever way is easiest.
- Use a high-speed blender to ensure the milk is properly emulsified and blended. Most blenders will work well, but something small like a Nutri-Bullet or BeastBlender might not work the best.
Can’t wait for you to make this homemade nut milk – you will love it!!
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House Blend Homemade Nut Milk
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Description
This rich and creamy homemade nut milk tastes so similar to the real thing and froths up so well for cappuccino!
Ingredients
- 4 cups (930 g) water
- 1 cup (120 g) raw unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup (85 g) raw unsalted almonds
- 1/4 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients (cashews, almonds, water, and salt) to a high-speed blender. I use my Vitamix A2300 which we’ve had for the past 10 years and it still serves us well.
- Blend on low, slowly ramping the speed up to high. Let the milk blend for a total of 2 minutes or until super creamy. Strain the milk in a nut milk bag and then pour it into a glass container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Great recipe but is the salt important for making the milk last longer ? Trying to avoid salt in my diet…
nope, you can omit it! I like adding a pinch because it just amplifies the flavors
Just made this and it’s FABULOUS
So happy you liked it, thank you SO much for leaving a review 🙂
Hi!
Where did you get the bottles from?
Thanks
hiii – the big bottle is from Amazon (linked here), smaller bottle is just an old cream bottle I reused, and the little bottle in the back of the photo I also got off Amazon (linked here)!!
If I do soak the nuts, should I also peel the almonds? Or would this affect the texture? Thank you!
There’s no need to peel the almonds since you’ll be straining it through a nut milk bag. Can’t wait for you to make this!
If you soak the nuts do you blend with the soaking water or new water?
I like to drain and rinse the soaked nuts and blend with new water.
Best taste easy recipe nut milk with great froth!!!!
Yaay! So happy you loved it! Thank you so much for leaving a review, appreciate it 🙂