Top 10 Recipes for Making Delicious, Nutritious, and Healthy Nut Milks at Home

Ingredients:

• Split green beans
• 1 handful of lotus seeds
• Coconut milk

Instructions:

• Rinse the green beans and lotus seeds, then soak them in salted water for about 6 hours.
• Place the soaked green beans and lotus seeds in a pot, add cold water, and cook over medium heat (or use a nut milk maker) until the beans and seeds are soft. Remember to skim off any foam that forms while cooking.
• Once cooked, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. If it's too thick, you can add more water to reach the desired consistency.
• Pour the blended mixture back into the pot, stir, and simmer. To enhance the flavor and creaminess, add some coconut milk and stir well to make the milk smooth and velvety.
• Simmer the green bean lotus seed milk for about 5-10 minutes, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
• Let the milk cool, then refrigerate it for later use. When serving, pour the milk into a glass, add ice cubes, stir, and enjoy a refreshing treat!

Ingredients:

• 2 – 4 ears of corn
• 1 liter of fresh milk
• A few pandan leaves

Instructions:

• Remove the kernels from the corn, rinse them, and let them drain.
• Blend the corn kernels until smooth.
• Once blended, strain the mixture to extract the corn juice.
• Place a pot on the stove (or use a nut milk maker for direct heating), and when the milk begins to simmer, add 500 ml of fresh milk.
• To enhance the flavor, add 4-5 pandan leaves to the pot and stir constantly to prevent burning. When the milk comes to a boil, add sugar to taste.
• Pour the corn milk into a bottle, and enjoy it hot or store it in the fridge for later use.

Ingredients:

• Split green beans
• Pandan leaves
• Coconut milk
• Molasses

Instructions:

• Rinse the green beans and soak them in water for about 4 hours to allow them to expand, then rinse them again.
• Place the beans and water into a pot (or use a nut milk maker for direct heating) with pandan leaves and cook until the beans are soft. Be sure to leave the lid slightly open to prevent overflowing.
• Once the beans are soft, remove the pandan leaves, add the molasses and coconut milk, and bring it to a boil. Then turn off the heat, blend the mixture until smooth, and strain it through a sieve.
• Pour the green bean milk into a cup and enjoy. This green bean and pandan milk with coconut milk is delicious whether served hot or cold.

Ingredients:

• 200g of fresh lotus seeds
• 5-7 dried red dates

Instructions:

• Peel the lotus seeds, remove the cores, and rinse them thoroughly.
• Blend the lotus seeds, dried red dates, and water until smooth.
• After blending, strain the mixture, and press the lotus seed pulp to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Place the lotus seed milk on the stove (or use a nut milk maker for direct heating) and simmer over low heat. Stir frequently to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pot. When it starts to boil, add sugar and turn off the heat.
• Once cooled, the milk can be consumed immediately or stored in a bottle and refrigerated for later use.

Ingredients:

• 300-400g of pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• Fresh milk, condensed milk
• Coconut milk

Instructions:

• Cut the pumpkin into slices and cook (or use a nut milk maker) until it becomes soft.
• Blend the pumpkin while it's still hot until smooth.
• Soak the chia seeds in cold water until they form a transparent gel around each seed.
• Drain the chia seeds to remove excess water.
• Add condensed milk, coconut milk, chia seeds, and fresh milk to the blended pumpkin to create a delicious and nutritious pumpkin chia seed milk.
• If you prefer a less sweet taste, you can skip the condensed milk, as the pumpkin already provides a natural sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 200g black sesame seeds
• Coconut sugar
• 0.5 liters of fresh milk

Instructions:

• Rinse the black sesame seeds thoroughly, then toast them until fragrant. Next, blend the sesame seeds into a fine paste.
• Boil 1.5 liters of water, add the sesame paste, and stir until it begins to boil. Skim off any foam, then allow the mixture to cool slightly before blending it again and straining through a sieve.
• Pour the sesame mixture back into a pot, add 0.5 liters of unsweetened milk, and stir. Bring to a boil again. Once boiling, add coconut sugar to taste and stir until fully dissolved.
• This black sesame milk is incredibly simple to prepare, but it's both delicious and packed with nutrients. It's especially beneficial for both the elderly and children. This drink is perfect for improving digestion, alleviating constipation, boosting circulation, enhancing skin texture, and promoting hair health. Store it in the fridge, shake well before serving, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 150g whole green beans
• Macadamia nuts
• Rock sugar
• 5 liters of water

Instructions:

• Rinse the green beans and soak them overnight.
• Place the green beans in a pot, add water, and simmer over low heat for about 20-30 minutes (or use a nut milk machine for direct heating). When almost done, add a small piece of rock sugar and let it melt in. Once the beans have cooled, blend in the macadamia nuts for a rich, creamy texture.
• This macadamia green bean milk is great for cooling the liver, detoxifying the body, adding healthy fats, and improving memory, especially for elderly people.

Ingredients:

• 100g almonds
• 50g raisins
• Molasses

Instructions:

• Soak the almonds overnight to allow them to swell, then peel off the thin skin to reveal smooth, white almonds.
• Blend the almonds and raisins with water until smooth.
• Strain out the pulp and pour the almond-raisin milk into a pot (or use a nut milk machine for direct heating). Add a touch of molasses and bring to a boil.
• Once the milk has cooled, it’s ready to drink. It’s best enjoyed chilled, and can be a refreshing post-meal drink or a healthy snack. Almond and raisin milk helps curb cravings for those on a diet or trying to lose weight, making it a great aid for weight management.

Note: For those on a weight loss journey or managing diabetes, it’s best to omit the sugar in almond-raisin milk. The natural sweetness of the raisins is sufficient, and the milk remains wonderfully flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 200g soybeans
• Peanuts
• Palm sugar

Instructions:

• Roast the peanuts until aromatic and remove the skins.
• Soak the soybeans overnight. In the morning, rinse them, remove any remaining skins, and blend them with water and roasted peanuts.
• After blending, strain the mixture through a clean cloth to remove the pulp. Make sure to strain thoroughly for a smooth, creamy milk.
• Finally, bring the soy milk to a boil over low heat (or use a nut milk maker for direct heating) to prevent overflow. Add palm sugar to taste.
• Your homemade soybean and peanut milk is now ready to enjoy – rich, smooth, and delicious!

Ingredients:

• Cashew nuts
• 1 pear
• Honey

Instructions:

• Soak the cashew nuts for about 2 hours.
• Then, blend the soaked cashew nuts with chopped pear and cooled boiled water.
• Blend the mixture for about a minute until the cashew nuts are fully ground and the mixture is smooth.
• Pour the cashew pear milk into a glass. You can store this milk in the refrigerator for 1–2 days. If you notice the cashew nuts settling at the bottom, simply blend it again, add a little honey, and enjoy.
• Cashew nuts are low in fat, making them great for heart health, strengthening bones, and improving skin and hair health.