Nut or Seed Milk for Smoothies

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   If using water and whole nuts/seeds, soak overnight (optional).

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   Blend until very smooth and strain, if desired.

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   I use this for smoothies, hence I've never strained it--I think it's more healthful left as-is, but straining is probably a good idea for those who wish to use this as a milk substitute, e.g., as a topping for cereal; I imagine some use could be found for the pulp.

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   Natural sweetener, i.e., honey; dehydrated cane juice; agave nectar, can be added to taste (I'd start with a teaspoon or less).

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   Since I posted this, I've come to realize that upping the nuts/seeds to 1/3 cup and straining if using the milk for drinking plain makes REALLY decadent milks.

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   Also, a nut milk bag is useful; eBay has at least one seller with very reasonably priced food-grade nylon bags for this purpose.

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