Almond Milk

By Carly Davenport

1 cup raw almonds, preferably organic

2 cups water, plus more for soaking

Sweetener of choice – optional (honey, sugar, agave syrup or maple syrup)

Directions:

Soak the almonds overnight or up to two days.

Drain and rinse.

Combine the almonds and water in a blender or food processor.

Blend at the highest speed for two minutes. Strain the almonds. Press all the almond milk from the almond meal. Sweeten to taste.