Almond Milk Concoctions - 5-Minute Recipes

More and more people are adopting veganism as a lifestyle these days. As such, they have to find alternatives to dairy products. To start their day with a cup of tea or coffee, they have to look for dairy alternatives, which they typically find in nut milks. Although there are several different types of nut milks available in the market, almond milk, remains the most popular choice, by far. It is also easily available and has quickly become a favourite of the vegan and lactose intolerant community. This refreshing substitute for dairy milk can be used in all kinds of kitchen creations. Here are some of the easiest and best almond milk recipes you can make at home in 5 minutes.

Almond milk, mango-banana smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1 cup of mango chunks
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup chia seeds

Directions:

Add all the above-mentioned ingredients in a mixer and blend them together until you get a smoothie-like consistency.

Ideal for:

This fruits and almond milk recipe is the perfect summer drink to get you started with a filling and healthy breakfast. It is also ideal for people who follow a gluten-free diet.

Delicious home-made almond milk café latte

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 ½ spoon coffee
• Sugar

Directions

Blend the almond milk blend with some coffee and some sugar in a blender and pour it in a glass. Serve chilled.

Ideal for: Coffee addicts looking to cut down on their calorie intake should switch to almond milk coffee. The drink is perfect for a cold, winter evening.

Vegan mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• Boiled russet potatoes
• Vegan butter
• Unsweetened plain almond milk
• Diced onion
• Minced garlic cloves
• Salt
• Pepper
• Chives

Directions: Sauté garlic and onions in a skillet until they become soft. Now add them in a blender with unsweetened almond milk and blend it together until you get a paste-like consistency. Mash the boiled russet potatoes in a bowl. Add the vegan butter (softened), onion, garlic and almond milk blend to the potatoes. Add salt and pepper and garnish with chives.

Ideal for: Mashed potato is a comfort recipe that can be eaten at any given time – lunch or dinner, monsoon or winter. It is the perfect indulge recipe for when you crave something delicious with carbs.

Almond milk and Quinoa porridge

Ingredients

• ½ cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 1¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 sliced pear
• 4 tablespoons toasted and sliced almonds
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom (freshly ground)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
• ½ cup water

Directions: Add quinoa with ¾ cup almond milk, cardamom, vanilla, salt and water, in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the ingredients simmer. Keep the saucepan covered until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the saucepan from the stove and fluff the porridge mix with a fork. Add the sliced pear and fluff the mix again. Now add the sliced almonds and enjoy your porridge.

Ideal for: This delicious porridge recipe using almond milk is an even healthier option as compared to oats porridge. A low-calorie recipe, this can be eaten for breakfast or as an evening snack.