Almond Milk

Ingredients:

1 cup raw, blanched almonds*

2 cups water

3 dates

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract**

*You will have to prepare the almonds 12-24 hours in advance.*

**Make sure to read the ingredients.  You want pure vanilla, without any sugar or sweeteners added.**

Recipe:

-Day 1-

Place almonds in a tupperware container.  

Fill container with water, covering the almonds completely.

Cover and store in fridge for 12-24 hours.

-Day 2-

Drain almonds.

Place almonds in a blender (or food processor).

Add 2 cups water.

Add dates (pitted) and vanilla.

Cover blender (or food processor) and blend on high for 1-2 minutes.

Strain liquid in a nut bag.

Store in an airtight container.

Super sweet and delicous.  Without any of the crazy ingredients you find in your store bought almond milk.

Enjoy wih Paleo Granola and berries for breakfast or with your paleo chocolate chip cookies!

Happy eating.