Make your own plant milk: 7 simple recipes for healthy alternatives to conventional milk

You can replace your dairy products with plant-based milk and it is a healthy and delicious option. You can find out how you can make plant milk yourself from this article.

You can make milk from different plants and nuts and it's easy! We present you a list of easy-to-prepare options. Try these easy recipes and the whole family will definitely love homemade plant-based milk!

Make your own oat milk: recipe

How do you make oat milk? Oat milk is easy to make and creamy. It also goes well with almost all drinks. Try making your own oat milk using these simple instructions:

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups filtered, very cold water
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats or rolled oats
  • a pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or two tablespoons if you like it sweet
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold water, this is extra water
  • Glass bottle

Instructions for preparation:

  • Place the 3 cups water, oats, sea salt, and sweeteners in a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds until the oats are fully combined.
  • Pour the oat milk into a fine-mesh sieve and allow to drain.
  • Pour the oat milk back into the glass bottle. Now add the extra cup of water, stir well and store the homemade oat milk in the fridge where it will last for about 6 days. Enjoy!

Soy milk is an excellent substitute for regular milk and many people prefer soy milk for their coffee or vegan cakes. With these simple step-by-step instructions you can also make this plant milk yourself at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup soybeans
  • 1.5 cups of water

How to make your own soy milk:

  • Soak 1 cup of soybeans in water overnight.
  • The next day, drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • To make soy milk, add the soybeans to a high-speed blender with 1.5 cups of water and puree until smooth.
  • For a finer consistency, you can strain the milk through a cheesecloth. It's so easy to make your own soy milk.

Make your own coconut milk

Coconuts are a favorite of many of us. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and good fats and they add a tropical taste to any dish. Enjoy a coconut milk latte that you can make with homemade coconut milk.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water
  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

How to make coconut milk yourself:

  • Heat the water until it is hot but not boiling.
  • Put the coconut flakes in the blender and add the hot water. Blend on high for several minutes until the mixture is thick and creamy.
    Pour through a sieve.
  • You can store the drink in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days after preparation. Simply shake or stir before use.

Easy almond milk recipe

For unsweetened, tasteless homemade almond milk you only need 2 ingredients. Try itthis simple recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 4 or 5 cups of water

Instructions for preparation:

  • Soak the almonds in cold water overnight. The next day, drain the soaked almonds and rinse thoroughly. Throw away the water.
  • Place the almonds and 4-5 cups new water in a high-speed blender and puree until smooth. Use four cups for thicker milk, 5 cups for thinner.
  • If you would like to add vanilla or canned sugar/maple syrup, do so at this point and mix just until well combined.
  • Once the mixture is ready, pour it into a nut milk bag. Squeeze until all the milk comes out.
    Store in the refrigerator and use within 3-5 days. It's so easy to make your own nut milk.

Making rice milk at home

Rice milk is so smooth and delicious, very easy to make and ready in just 5 minutes. It is also healthy and goes well with many drinks.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • 2 cups of water

Preparation instructions:

  • Cook the rice, drain and let it cool.
  • Place cooked rice and water in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture using a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or strainer.
  • Keeps in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

Homemade quinoa milk

Delicious homemade quinoa milk is perfect for summer. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and tastes fantastic too.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 3 cups of water
  • 4 dates
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

DIY instructions:

  • Cook the quinoa.
  • Puree the quinoa with the water until well blended.
  • Then strain the quinoa mixture through cheesecloth or a sieve.
  • Finally, pour the quinoa milk into a blender and puree it with the dates and cinnamon.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Enjoy!

Banana milk is delicious and healthy

Homemade banana milk is a super delicious and refreshing, creamy drink. It's healthy, full of nutrients and can be prepared in just 5 minutes. Try this onesuper quick recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 2 bananas
  • 2-4 cups of water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions for preparation:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until well blended.
  • It's so easy to make your own banana milk. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.