Pecan Milk (Milk Substitute)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Homemade Pecan Milk, a dairy-free milk alternative

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

Fat

17g

Pecan milk is a delicious and nutritious dairy-free milk alternative. Made from pecans, raisins, flax seed, and vanilla, this homemade milk is creamy, nutty, and packed with health benefits. It can be used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes, or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing beverage. Even better, it is easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week!

Instructions

1.	In a blender, add the minced pecans, raisins, flax seed, and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
2.	Pour boiled water over the mixture and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
3.	Strain the milk through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
4.	Discard the leftover pulp and store the pecan milk in a jar or bottle in the fridge.

PROS

Pecan milk is a dairy-free, lactose-free, and vegan-friendly alternative to traditional cow’s milk.

It has a rich, creamy texture and nutty flavor that works well in coffee, tea, smoothies, and baked goods.

CONS

It can be more expensive to make your own nut milk compared to buying regular cow’s milk.

Pecan milk may not be suitable for people with nut allergies or those following a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pecan milk is high in healthy unsaturated fats, fiber, and protein, and low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
It may help to lower cholesterol levels, improve heart health, and strengthen bones and teeth.

	1 cup pecans , minced
	1 tablespoon raisins , minced
	1 tablespoon flax seed
	1 piece vanilla bean
	2 cups boiled water ( allow to cool to lukewarm temp )