What is plant-based (vegan) milk? How is it made?

Plant-based milks have become quite popular recently. In past research, it was believed that animal milks were healthier. Today, on the contrary, it is said that plant-based milks are more beneficial. They are emerging as a preference not only for vegans but also for individuals with lactose intolerance. Here are the recipes...

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What is plant-based (vegan) milk? How is it made?

The days when drinking animal milk was said to be very beneficial, and animal milk was recommended for everyone from children to adults for their calcium needs, are behind us. Now, many experts are of the opinion that animal milks are not beneficial for us and that their consumption should be minimized. There are many varieties of plant-based milk; the most preferred ones are hazelnut milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and oat milk. Plant-based milk is generally obtained from nuts. Recently, it has become quite easy to find in markets, and you can also easily prepare it yourself at home. Here are the recipes...

HOW IS PLANT-BASED MILK MADE?

It is quite easy to make plant-based milk at home. You can make plant-based milk in a practical way if you wish. For example, if you want to obtain almond milk or hazelnut milk, it is first soaked in water to soften, and then the milk is obtained using a blender or a vegetable juicer. Here are the 3 most consumed plant-based milk recipes...

ALMOND MILK

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
3 cups water
Cheesecloth for straining

Preparation

Soak 1 cup of raw almonds in 1 cup of water overnight. In the morning, drain the water and blend the raw almonds with 2 cups of water until it turns the color of milk. Separate into milk and pulp by straining with cheesecloth. You can use the pulp in cakes and cookies if you wish. You can store the milk in the refrigerator.

OAT MILK

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup boiling water

3 cups cold water

Preparation

Place the rolled oats in a bowl. Pour the boiling water over them and let them sit covered for 15 minutes. Once the oats have swelled, add the cold water and blend. Strain the milk with the help of a cheesecloth and store it in the refrigerator.

HAZELNUT MILK

Ingredients

1 cup raw hazelnut kernels

5 cups water

Preparation

Soak the hazelnuts in water overnight. Drain the water and blend the hazelnuts. Strain with the help of a cheesecloth. You can use the remaining pulp wherever you like. You can store the milk in the refrigerator.

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