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Creamy Homemade Macadamia Nut Milk – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Homemade Macadamia Nut Milk

Ditch the additives and preservatives with this simple recipe for the creamiest, most luxurious homemade macadamia nut milk. Learn the secret to perfect plant-based milk using raw nuts for an unbelievably rich and naturally sweet flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 56
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (160 g / 5.6 oz) raw macadamia nuts
  • 4 cups (950 ml) water, plus more for soaking
  • ⅛ teaspoon finely ground Himalayan salt
  • ¼ cup (25 g / 0.88 oz) unflavored MCT oil powder (optional)
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
  • Always use raw, unsalted nuts for the best flavor and texture. Roasted nuts will not produce good milk.
  • For a richer, creamier milk perfect for coffee or lattes, reduce the water by 1 cup / 240 ml.
  • Store fresh milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

Method
 

  1. Place the macadamia nuts in a sealable container large enough to hold them and cover with water. Seal and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  2. After 12 hours, drain and rinse the soaked nuts.
  3. Place them in a high-speed blender with 4 cups / 950 ml of fresh water and the salt.
  4. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until the nuts are completely pulverized and the mixture is smooth.
  5. To strain, place a fine-mesh strainer or a nut milk bag over a large bowl. Slowly pour the blended mixture through, allowing the milk to collect in the bowl. Gently press the pulp with a spoon or squeeze the bag to extract all the liquid.
  6. For optional add-ins, pour the strained milk back into the clean blender.
  7. Add the MCT oil powder and/or vanilla and blend on low for just 10 seconds to combine.
  8. Transfer the finished macadamia nut milk to a 1-quart / 950-ml or larger airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
  9. Don't discard the leftover nut pulp! Dehydrate it to make macadamia flour for baking or add it to smoothies for extra fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 1.2gProtein: 0.9gFat: 5.3g

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