6 Super Yummy Vegan Milk Recipes
July 18, 2009 by Diana
Filed under Vegan Milk Recipes
Here are are five super nutritious and super delicious vegan milk recipes that are done with a Vitamix blender. You can use any type of blender, but we prefer the Vitamix. Click here to learn more about what a Vitamix is. Feel free to experiment with all of these vegan milk recipes.
Vegan Almond or Cashew Milk Recipe
Yield: 3 1/2 cups (840 mL)
Time: 2 minutes
- 1 cup raw almonds or cashews
- 3 cups (720 mL) water
- sugar or sweetener, to taste (optional)
Place all ingredients in Vitamix container in order listed. Secure the 2-part lid on the Vitamix. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 2 minutes or until smooth.
Note: If you desire to strain away sediment, place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl. Pour almond milk slowly into sieve and allow to filter through, or stir the milk in the sieve with a spatula to encourage it to pass through more rapidly. Do not strain if using cashews.
Vegan Quick Soy Milk Recipe
Yield: 5 1/2 cups (1.3 L)
Time: 10 to 15 seconds
- 12.3 oz. block lite tofu
- 1 quart (.95 L) water
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 10-15 seconds or until smooth.
Note: If desired, flavor the soy milk with up to 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract and up to 2 tablespoons brown sugar. This soy milk separates when refrigerated. Shake well before using.
Vegan Rice Milk Recipe
Yield: 2 cups (480 mL)
Time: 2 to 3 minutes
- 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked
- 2 cups (480 mL) water
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon brown sugar or other sweetener, to taste
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Shake well before using.
Note: Add teaspoon of vanilla if desired.
Vegan Sesame Milk Recipe
Yield: 2 1/2 cups (600 mL)
Time: 2 minutes
- 3/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 cups (480 mL) water
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 2 minutes or until smooth. Store in refrigerator. Shake well before using.
Note: Sesame milk has a slightly bitter flavor. For best results, toast seeds to improve flavor.
Vegan Soy Milk Recipe
Yield: 3 1/2 cups (840 mL)
Speed: Variable to High Time: 2 minutes
Tip: Flavor your vegan soy milk with:
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener
Step 1:
- 1 cup dry soybeans (about 2 cups/480 mL soaked)
- 4 cups (.95 L) water
Soak the dry soy beans in water overnight. Then rinse and drain 3 times.
Step 2: Place beans and 4 cups (.96 L) water in Vita-Mix container. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 2 minutes.
Step 3: In a large covered pot, bring mixture just to a boil over Medium-High heat. Watch carefully so it doesn’t boil over or scorch. When foam suddenly rises in the pot, remove from heat.
Step 4: Strain mixture through 4 layers of cheesecloth or in a muslin bag.
Step 5: Bring strained liquid to a boil. Stir frequently to keep from scorching. Simmer over Low heat for 15 minutes. This procedure is necessary to deactivate an enzyme which makes the protein indigestible.
Vegan Sunflower Seed Milk
Yield: 2 1/2 cups (600 mL)
Time: 2 minutes
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 1/2 cups (600 mL) water
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 2 minutes or until smooth.
Note: If desired, sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener.
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