Description
Learn how to make hazelnut milk from scratch using just two ingredients. Use it in smoothies, coffee, cereal, recipes, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Soak the hazelnuts in water for 8 hours, or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked hazelnuts. Add them to a blender with filtered water (the amount specified in the recipe). Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until it is smooth, creamy, and without any nut pieces.
- Place a nut milk bag over a large bowl or pitcher. Then, pour the mixture into the bag, gather the sides, and twist it to secure the top. Squeeze the bag to extract as much milk as possible.
- Transfer the hazelnut milk to a container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
Before using the milk, give it a good shake or stir as it may separate during storage.
While a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth-lined sieve can also be used to strain the milk, a nut milk bag is highly recommended for best results. It strains the milk thoroughly, leaving no residue and resulting in a smoother texture.
If you want to experiment with different flavors, such as chocolate hazelnut nut milk, try adding some optional ingredients. You can find some ideas in the ‘Variations & Additions’ section.
You can save the leftover hazelnut pulp (residue in the bag) for other purposes. Check out the ‘Tips & recipe notes’ section for some ideas on how to use it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Soak Time: 8 hours
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Straining
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: milked hazelnuts, nut milk, homemade, quick, easy, unsweetened, dairy-free, vegan