Chocolate Hazelnut Milk + 3 Other Nut Milks You Need To Try Now

Nut milks are definitely having a moment in the spotlight, and rightfully so given their deliciousness, healthfulness, and the fact that they're a tasty alternative to dairy. Packed with protein and heart-healthy fats, nuts—in any form—are a staple of a healthy diet.

Nut milks are nondairy milks made from nuts, filtered water, and optional flavor additions. The basics of making your own nut milks are simple: soak, blend, and strain. But the real magic happens when you start playing around with additions—there are endless flavor combinations to be explored.

Makes 3¾ cups of nut milk

Preparation

1. Place the nuts in a bowl and add enough cold filtered water to cover them completely. Soak for at least 4 hours, though I suggest covering the bowl and placing it in the refrigerator overnight to soak.

2. Drain the nuts and rinse them well. Place them in a blender with 4 cups cold filtered water and the salt and blend on high speed for several minutes, until very smooth.

3. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag into a wide-mouth glass jar (like a mason jar), squeezing the cheesecloth to extract all of the liquid. Compost the solids (if you're feeling particularly thrifty, you can use the nut pulp as an addition to baked goods, or dehydrate it and turn it into nut flour!).