Making almond milk at home is easy. Just follow this simple guide. Photo: Scott Barbour
Step 1 and 2 (optional) Soak 1 cup raw almonds overnight to activate, then blanch in boiling water to remove skins. Photo: Scott Barbour
Step 3: Place almonds and two cups water and pinch of sea salt into a processor or blender. Photo: Scott Barbour
Step 4: Blend for 3-5 minutes until milk is creamy-colour and almond turns into a fine meal. Photo: Scott Barbour
Step 5: Strain the almond milk through a fine metal sieve to separate meal from milk. Photo: Scott Barbour
This recipe makes 500ml of almond milk, which can be frozen or will keep in a fridge for up to three days. Photo: Scott Barbour
Fresh almond milk is becoming a popular choice for coffees in cafes such as Melbourne's Patch. Photo: Scott Barbour
Leftover almond meal from the milk-making process can be dried in the oven and used in any recipe calling for almond meal, such as these choc balls (recipe here). Photo: Scott Barbour
