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    Homemade Non-Dairy Hemp Seed Milk

    Dec 5, 2022 by Faith VanderMolen

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    I know I've posted tons of non-dairy milk recipes on the blog and they're all pretty much the same: 1 cup of nuts blended with 3 to 4 cups of water and strained.

    Easy peasy.

    The other day I found a large bag of raw hulled hemp seeds in my freezer and I couldn't believe I had forgotten about them! When we moved from Florida to NYC I had made a point to get a cooler to keep them fresh on the journey so that they wouldn't go to waste. Now a month before I move to China I'm rediscovering them way down in the depth of my freezer, just screaming to be eaten.

    Seriously, those little seeds pack quite a nutritious punch! Hemp seeds are 33% protein, 35% fatty amino acids (think omega 3 and 6), contain all essential amino acids, and are high in dietary fiber. If you're looking for a whole food, plant-based protein source, look no further! Now that I've rediscovered these seeds I'm going to be bringing a large bag of them with me to China to use in protein smoothies and to add healthy fats and creaminess to homemade salads dressings. I might as well sprinkle some on my oatmeal and salads while I'm at it too:)

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    Homemade Hemp Milk

    The reason I ended up finding these raw hulled hemp seeds in my freezer is because I was in need of some non-dairy milk. The other day I was craving hot chocolate (I know, in the middle of summer...weird), but I didn't want to use the store bought almond milk that my husband drinks. I was scouring our freezer to see what nuts I could use and came across these hemp seeds. Score! What's even better is that you don't need to soak hemp seeds before using them to make homemade non-dairy milk like you do other nuts.

    My hot chocolate hankering was about to be satisfied.

    In about 5 minutes I had freshly made Homemade Non-Dairy Hemp Seed Milk at my fingertips and just waiting to be made into healthy, homemade hot chocolate. Another great use for this Homemade Non-Dairy Hemp Seed Milk is to use it as the base for oatmeal in the mornings. It adds great creaminess and nutrition to your first meal of the day!

    High Protein Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal with Hemp Milk

    I hope you're inspired to buy some raw hulled hemp seeds or to make your own non-dairy milk!

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    Hemp Seed Milk in a glass

    Homemade Non-Dairy Hemp Seed Milk

    Faith VanderMolen
    This Homemade Non-Dairy Hemp Seed Milk is a easy and nutritious substitute for dairy milk that can be ready in just 5 minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 290 kcal

    Equipment

    • Vitamix 5200 Blender
    • Nut Milk Bag

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup raw hulled hemp seeds
    • 3-4 cups filtered water

    Instructions 

    • In a high speed blender combine the raw hulled hemp seeds and water and blend until creamy and mostly smooth. Use 3 cups of water for a thicker milk or 4 cups of water for a thinner milk.
    • Strain the milk through a nut milk bag into a separate container and store in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Notes

    Hemp milk is SO fast - no need for soaking like nuts!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 9mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 259IUCalcium: 75mgIron: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      April 10, 2021 at 1:22 am

      Thank you so much for this great recipe. I usually use 3/4-cup hemp and 5 cups filtered water.
      Can you imagine how healthy this is for you/ Take care...

      Reply
    2. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

      July 18, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Ahh that's the best to find something buried in your pantry or freezer that you forgot about (as long as it's still good haha)! I haven't tried hemp milk but it looks so creamy and delicious. Can you use it in both sweet and savory recipes?

      Reply
      • Faith says

        July 18, 2015 at 10:33 am

        I know! I was pumped to find it! I'm almost positive you could use it for sweet and savory. It tastes kind of nutty to me just by itself:)

        Reply
    3. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:16 am

      That looks awesome! I've made my own almond milk but I've never tried making hemp seed milk! Looks like yours turned out great!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        July 17, 2015 at 11:18 am

        Your should give it a go!! I love that you don't have to soak them, so I don't need to think ahead. Hemp seed milk obviously has a different, more nutty flavor than almond milk, but it's good!

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