This DIY homemade flax seed milk recipe not only saves you money, but it also keeps you from using the store-bought kind with chemicals and additives. Adjusting the amount of water can also produce a thicker milk for a creamier texture for use in place of cream in recipes.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: Not available
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups water
- ½ cup flax seeds
Steps
- Combine water and flax seeds in a blender; blend on high for 1 minute. Rest for 2 minutes. Blend on high for 1 minute; rest for 5 minutes. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Pour milk through a nut bag or a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a pitcher or glass container; press solids with the back of a spoon to extract liquid. Gather cheesecloth around solids; twist and squeeze to extract all the liquid.
