 |
| Walnut Milk |
Walnuts are one of the 5 healthiest nuts you can eat according to Shape Magazine. Studies show that people who consume walnuts have better cognitive function and healthier hearts. Walnuts have the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids, contain the antioxidant ellagic acid (which supports the immune system), and contain 16 disease-fighting polyphenols.
Typically my family drinks Almond Milk and I plan on making my own Almond Milk, eventually, but first I wanted to give Walnut Milk a try because walnuts are so healthy! Here is my personal recipe for Walnut Milk.
Walnut Milk Recipe
4 cups of water (5 if you want it thinner)
1 cup of walnuts
4-6 dates (more or less depending on desired sweetness, or you can use an alternative sweeter)
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
Put everything in a blender and blend away! I have a Vitamix and it blended everything nicely. If your blender doesn't blend it as fine, put it through a strainer or milk bag. I put my first batch through a strainer since I had never made nut milk and everything went through. You can also add vanilla for taste. Pour into a glass container and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days (if it lasts that long). It was delicious and goes great on cereal and in smoothies!
