Almond Milk

In my journey to eat clean, I have altered the foods that I consume.  One thing I wanted to try was almond milk.  I adore almonds and could really eat them raw by the handful. We even have almond trees on our little plot. Thanks to borer bugs, and the woodpeckers that like to eat them, the almond trees are on their way out.  I have searched (read lurked) many different blogs and websites and realized that almond milk is oh so easy to make.  I don't think it's much cheaper (especially if you are a couponer), but I know that I put exactly almonds, water, and sea salt (plus flavoring if desired) into mine.  

First, I soaked the almonds (I used blanched, but I don't think it matters) overnight.  This morning, I added the soaked almonds and a bunch of water into my beloved Blendtec blender.  

I then strained the mixture through my strainer bag (I also use this bag for fruit wine making).  Then I pour that frothy goodness into my very pretty bottles.  

Then I pour that foamy nourishment into my very pretty bottles.  

And there you have it... two glorious bottles of almond milk.  I may add a flavoring to one of the bottles (such as cinnamon.) I could certainly add a sweeter like honey or stevia, however I am trying to change my taste buds. 

Now what do I do with the left over almonds in the strainer bag??  Good of you to ask... I'm making almond flour.  Jed said, "Mom what are you going to do with that?  You don't like to bake."  He's right, I don't much like to bake when Costco has such tasty treats.  But remember the clean eating?  I'm going to really try.

 The only step to making almond flour is to take the "pulp" and put it on parchment paper.  Bake it @ 180 degrees until dried out.  Then store it the fridge.  I read a recipe for almond flour brownies that is really calling my name.  Maybe I'll bake Jed, maybe.