Homemade Hemp Milk

By ladydee009

Non-dairy milk has become increasingly popular over the last few years, and rightly so. Many people are beginning to realize that dairy is not the health food that it is marketed as. Perhaps you are one of those very people, and have experienced first hand the bloating, acne or sinus infections that are all associated to dairy consumption. Did you know that as we age, the majority of humans lose the lactase enzyme that is required to digest milk? It’s great to know that there are so many options available to substitute the cows milk that so many of us are accustomed to drinking. If you take a look at just about any grocery store you’ll see options including soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, and my new favourite – hemp milk. Although this is my new go-to, you won’t find me drinking the store bought stuff. Not when the real deal is so easy to make at home.


When I say easy, I mean really easy. This milk is the quickest, most delicious (not to mention nutritious) non-dairy milk I’ve ever made. Knowing that you’re making your own means you know exactly what’s in it. No pesky preservatives or nasty ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1 cup shelled hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts)
• 3 cups filtered water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or other natural sweetener like raw honey (optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)

Details

Adapted from chelseybwellness.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Combine all ingredients, and blend on high for about a minute (I use my vitamix at variable speed 7, but any blender will do – you may just have to blend longer)
2.Pour milk into a jar and store covered in the fridge for up to a week

So simple, and there’s no soaking or straining required as there is with nut milks such as almond milk. If you’re curious about what nasties might be lurking in store bought non-dairy milk, check out this article. Not only are you avoiding these potentially hazardous ingredients, you’re also filling up on so many essential nutrients like healthy Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, lots of protein, fibre, and trace minerals such as zinc, phosphorous, magnesium and iron.

Easy, delicious, and good for you!