Homemade Sunflower Seed Milk
Drink - non-alcoholic
Ingredients
1 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds
4 cups filtered water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 vanilla bean or ⅛ teaspoon vanilla paste or ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
Description
Creamy and delicious homemade vegan milk that's just as good as almond milk... without the nuts!
Directions
Place sunflower seeds in a glass container and cover with water. Cover and allow to soak on the counter for 8 hours.
Drain water, rinse well and add to your blender along with 4 cups of clean, filtered water.
Blend water and seeds for 3 minutes.
Pour seed mixture into a nut milk bag.
Rinse out your blender, add the milk back to it, Add the maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Blend for 20-30 seconds.
Pour into a milk jug or juice container and store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Notes
For cereals and baked goods: use the recipe above.
For casseroles and other savory recipes, ditch the maple syrup and vanilla.
For a sugar-free version, you could use a couple of drops of stevia or sweeten with 2-3 medjool dates added to the blender with the vanilla and salt, pureed for 1-2 minutes.
Feel free to add cinnamon, all spice, cardamom or nutmeg for some added awesomeness!
Nutrition
Recipe type: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free, Yeast-free, Corn-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Egg-free