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Almond milk is made from combining ground almonds with water, and then straining it. [1] X Research source The result is a slightly sweet, milky liquid. Almond milk has been used since the Middle Ages where it was used as a beverage in place of cow's milk, which would quickly spoil. Today almond milk has become a popular choice for vegans, as it is a milk substitute that does not contain any animal products. It is also a good choice for those who are lactose intolerant, as almond milk contains no lactose. Commercially made almond milk comes in several flavors including plain, vanilla and chocolate. It also often is fortified with additional vitamins. Almond milk can be used in a variety of ways; here's how to use almond milk.
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Drink almond milk. Almond milk can be drunk in the same way as milk. It can usually be found in 3 flavors: plain, vanilla and chocolate. The plain variety can be sweetened or unsweetened. Manufacturers recommend shaking the container of almond milk prior to drinking it as there may be some settlement at the bottom. Almond milk, in any flavor, can also be added to coffee or tea, just like normal milk or cream.
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Use almond milk in smoothies. Almond milk can be used in smoothies instead of traditional dairy products. Simply combine fruit (frozen is best) and the almond milk in a blender and pulse it until it is combined. You can adjust the amount of almond milk to make your smoothie more or less thick. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Make Indian style kesar-badaam using almond milk:
- Add a pinch of saffron (kesar) to half a cup of luke warm regular or almond milk and let it rest till you prepare the rest of the ingredients. This lets the colour and flavour infuse with the milk.
- Blanche 1-2 blanched de-seeded dry dates (add as per your taste).
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Grind these dates with one pod of green cardamom and 2-3 almonds and 2-3 cashew nuts.
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Roast 2-3 pistachio nuts and 1 almond and chop them into slivers.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of chilled almond (badaam) milk in a blender. Add the ground ingredients and sugar (optional) and blend for few seconds.
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Add the half-cup of saffron with milk and mix.
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Garnish with slivers of roasted nuts and serve.
- Note: It is better to blend the dates alone first and then add the other ingredients, as dates may not crush up well when blended along with the milk.
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Combine almond milk with protein powder. Compared to cow's milk, almond milk is low in protein. Most varieties have about 1g of protein per 1 cup (8 oz) serving. Two percent cow's milk, however, has around 8g of protein for the same size serving. Almond milk mixes well with protein powders, making it a good choice for those who want to increase their protein intake without drinking cow's milk.
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Consume almond milk for its nutritional or dietary value. Almond milk has no saturated fat, and has roughly half the fat of 2 percent milk. There is no cholesterol in it and it is naturally high in calcium. Almond milk has 15 percent more of your daily calcium requirements compared to 1 percent milk. Homemade almond milk is an acceptable milk substitute for those who are following raw food diets. [4] X Research source
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QuestionCan you put almond milk in tea?Community AnswerYes! But if you add sweetened almond milk, it may influence the amount of sugar you add, so make sure you taste before sweetening your tea further.
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QuestionCan almond milk be taken on an empty stomach?Community AnswerYes. Almond milk is simply a food, so like you can drink milk on an empty stomach, you can do so with almond milk.
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QuestionCan I use almond milk to prepare instant chocolate pudding?Community AnswerYes, almond milk should work with instant chocolate pudding.
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- Almond milk is best consumed within 7 to 10 days after opening. Like all dairy products, don't drink the almond milk if it is past its expiration date. [5] X Research sourceThanks
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Warnings
- Like all nuts and nut products, almond milk should not be fed to infants under 1 year of age and should not be used in lieu of cow's milk unless your doctor recommends it.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-almond-milk-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-189996
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/almond-milk-and-berry-smoothie-recipe-1960870
- ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/almond-milk-recipes_n_5630093
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/why-is-almond-milk-good-for-me#1
- ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/how-long-does-almond-milk-last
- http://www.3fatchicks.com/substituting-almond-milk-for-milk-in-baking/
- http://www.hy-vee.com/health/healthy-bites/almond-milk-a-nutritiously-nutty-beverage.aspx
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