Since nut-allergies are all too common, hemp milk is the perfect non-dairy milk alternative.
Hemp seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with essential fatty acids, as well as all of the essential amino acids used to build protein in the body.
The omega-3 fatty acids found in hemp seeds can help reduce inflammation in the body, and may also lower the risk for cancer, heart disease and arthritis. They are also a source of vitamin E, which can help boost immune function and aid in red blood cell formation.
Because hemp seeds have a stronger flavor than almonds, I’ve added a couple of dates and a splash of vanilla to this recipe to make it taste similar to the store-bought versions. Feel free to adjust the flavor to suit your tastes, and enjoy it over your favorite cereal, as the base for a smoothie, or simply in an ice-cold glass!
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Homemade Hemp Milk
makes 4 cups
Ingredients:
4 cups filtered water
1/2 cup hemp hearts
4 Medjool dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until the hemp hearts are completely broken down. Carefully strain the mixture through a nut-milk bag and discard the pulp. (Unless you have another brilliant idea for it!)
Store the resulting milk in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, and serve well-chilled.
- 4 cups filtered water
- ½ cup hemp hearts
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until the hemp hearts are completely broken down. Carefully strain the mixture through a nut-milk bag and discard the pulp. (Unless you have another brilliant idea for it!)
- Store the resulting milk in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, and serve well-chilled.
Enjoy!
*For a chocolate variation: Try adding 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mix, plus a few extra dates to your desired sweetness. Delicious!
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