Sometimes thought as daunting, making your own hemp milk at home is easy! Homemade nut milk helps you to avoid additives, sweeteners, and shelf stabilizers typically found in processed and refined nut milks. Carrageenan is one of the major emulsifiers and thickening agents that is typically added to nut milks and other dairy and nondairy products. Carrageenan is a highly processed derivative of seaweed that has been linked to GI disruptions. If you are vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply try and avoid dairy and are overwhelmed by the task of making nut milk at home, then this hemp milk is for you. Hemp seeds are an excellent source of vegan protein, they contain omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and magnesium. The seeds are soft, so no need to soak and strain like other make-at-home nut milks. Take three minutes out of your day to yield creamy, dreamy, flavorful, and unprocessed nut milk at home. Your body AND taste buds will thank you.
Hemp Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic hemp seeds
- 1 cup coconut water
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
- 1 date, pitted
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender until well combined. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Shake your hemp milk before consuming. I like to use hemp milk here, here, and here.