Homemade Plant-Based Almond Milk Recipe

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Homemade plant-based almond milk is one of the alternatives to have to make those same recipes that use cow’s milk. In addition, they provide a source of energy, provide nutrients to our body rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals.

Also, it is attractive for those people who are lactose intolerant, have celiac disease or as an alternative to vegan diets who cannot consume regular milk and must replace it with different milks and/or plant-based milks.

Among the different benefits that almond milk provides:

• It does not contain lactose, which is a good alternative for those people who are lactose intolerant or have intestinal problems, making the correct absorption of milk of animal origin difficult, causing different symptoms or discomforts such as swelling, inflammation, pain, etc.
• Low in calories and fat, being one of the options to incorporate into different types of diets in general and those for weight loss.
• Rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals.
• High fiber content that helps regulate intestinal transit, improving the digestion process, relieving constipation problems.
• It acts as an antioxidant, delaying cellular aging.
• Provides essential fatty acids that increase good cholesterol levels and reduce bad cholesterol. Likewise, it controls triglyceride levels, improving and protecting the cardiovascular system.

Among the adverse effects or contraindications:

• People who are allergic to ingredients in the recipe should avoid consuming pant-based almond milk.
• The intake or use of plant-based almond milk decreases and inhibits the absorption of iodine, which is why it may not be recommended and is contraindicated for those people with problems and alterations in the thyroid glands. If you have any questions, consult your GP.
• Although the contributions and benefits of consuming different types of plant-based milk origin are similar to animal milk origin, total substitution in infants is not recommended. Since plant milks lack some essential nutrients that could cause malnutrition or developmental complications. If you have any questions, consult your primary pediatrician.

To ensure that the almond milk you are consuming is free of preservatives and additives, it is always advisable to prepare it at home.

So I leave you this recipe, so you can start making your own plant-based almond milk for daily consumption or to prepare those recipes that you like the most.

This recipe is simple, easy to make, and without difficulties.

Also, you can make plant-based milks with other types of ingredients, but today I leave you this recipe for how to prepare homemade almond milk.