What Is Almond milk and How Can I Use It?

Almond milk is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 15 recipes to get you started.

Recipes using almond milk

There are 15 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Spinach & Strawberry Smoothie

Here’s another healthy breakfast recipe that we’ve created for Fertility Road magazine. For those that are short on time in the morning, this quick and simple smoothie recipe is the perfect fertility boosting breakfast option.

Wholegrain Waffles with Flaxseeds

A breakfast staple made with organic spelt flour, coconut oil and natural sweetener. Serve with maple syrup on the side and fresh berries or bananas or organic yoghurt. Another option is to soften some apple slices in a little bit of water, vanilla and dash of maple syrup until the liquid reduces and the apples are soft. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon – reminiscent of apple pie!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Homemade pumpkin spice doughnuts fried golden from a pumpkin puree dough warm with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, then dipped in a maple glaze. Cake-style donuts for fall mornings and Thanksgiving dessert.

Gluten Free Casein Free Chocolate Avocado Muffins

Chocolate muffins packed with nutrients from an avocado you won't detect and protein from Quinoa Flakes!

Gluten-Free Casein-Free Lemon Raspberry Muffins

Delicious Lemon-Raspberry Muffins that are sensitive to the toughest of dietary limitations.

Healthy Chicken Pasta Bake

A delicious and wholesome, healthy dinner recipe that has under 500 calories per serving and will keep you full for hours. It takes just 30 minutes to make and is perfect for a nutritious week-night meal. It’s family pleasing, creamy and perfect for making the most of any leftover veggies.

Banana Chocolate Chip Yogurt Muffins

Bananas, oats and yogurt make these muffins healthy and moist while the chocolate chips and walnuts add that touch of decadence.

Breakfast Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie

Strawberry almond milk smoothie: just strawberries, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of honey blended into a light, dairy-free breakfast. A clean base for protein powder.

Power Strawberry & Yogurt Smoothie

Power strawberry yogurt smoothie blends sweet strawberries, protein-rich Greek yogurt, a hidden handful of spinach, and almond milk into a creamy breakfast in a glass. You taste the berries, not the greens, and it's ready in minutes.

Wolfberry & Strawberry Smoothie

Thick, creamy goji berry and strawberry smoothie with soaked flax seeds and almond milk. A naturally gluten-free, nutrient-packed blend with a gorgeous pink hue.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Homemade pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin puree, warm spice, and bold coffee. Skip the coffee-shop syrup and the line, ready in about 10 minutes, with a dairy-free option.

Black Rice Porridge with Coconut

Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, derives its name from when it was first cultivated for the sole consumption by the emperor in China. It is still cultivated in small quantities, and is not as popular as brown or white rice. However, studies have shown that the bran hull of black rice contains significantly more vitamin E than that of brown rice and more anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries! It has a rich, nutty flavor and pairs beautifully in sweet dishes, such as this one where it is combined with coconut.

Bircher Muesli with Pear, Coconut & Chia Seeds (Breakfast)

Bircher muesli was first developed by a Swiss physician, Maximilian Bircher-Benner as part of the therapy he prescribed for his patients. Often called simply ‘overnight oats’ Bircher muesli is an ideal breakfast food – it can be assembled the night before, left in the fridge overnight and enjoyed in the morning – there is no cooking required. It's also a perfect combination of plant-based protein, slow-release wholegrain carbohydrates, and essential fats. The version below calls for pears and coconut, but alternative combinations are provided in the notes.

Almondnog

If you're tired of the same old eggnog, then try this delicious variation that uses almonds!

Peach & Oat Smoothie

If you cannot find fresh peaches, use frozen ones (they will further thicken the smoothie). Peaches were first cultivated in China where they are considered a symbol of immortality and friendship. Nutritionally, they are a good source of selenium and vitamins A and C. Chia seeds are not only a complete protein, but supply the much needed omega-3 fatty acids missing from so many modern diets.

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