Refreshing Summer Roasted Almond Milk Drink (Printable)
Light, nutty beverage blending roasted almonds with smooth cream. Serve chilled over ice for summer refreshment.
# What You Need:
→ Roasted Almonds
01 - 3.5 ounces whole almonds
→ Base & Flavorings
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Creamy Finish
06 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
07 - Ice cubes, to serve
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
02 - In a blender, combine roasted almonds, water, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and milky.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag into a jug to remove almond solids.
04 - Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream until well combined.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
06 - Serve over ice in cold glasses. Garnish with a few roasted almond slivers or a dash of cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted almonds create a depth that store bought almond milk never achieves
- It comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
02 -
- Blending while the almonds are still warm gives the drink an odd cooked flavor that I learned the hard way
- The almond pulp leftover from straining is actually perfect for adding to smoothies or mixing into oatmeal
03 -
- Soaking the almonds for a few hours before roasting makes them blend more smoothly
- A high speed blender makes a noticeable difference in the final texture