Homemade pumpkin seed milk is a delicious and creamy nut-free alternative to almond milk, and it can be used in many recipes!
An alternative to almonds
Pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite things to eat.
I love them toasted and sprinkled on top of salads, as a snack, in stir-fries...
They also make a great alternative to nut butters, like almond and cashew, if you're allergic. These Healthy Cookie Bars use my Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter in just such a way.
In the same vein as almond meal, you can also grind raw pumpkin seeds and use them as you would the aforementioned. I love the taste they add to these Vegan, GF, Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Nut-free milk
Wouldn't you know it, they also make a tasty milk?!
While this Homemade Coconut Milk tops the list of 'recipes I make every week', pumpkin seed milk is becoming a close second, and it's a milk that's well-tolerated by everyone in our home.
Now, you really do have to like pumpkin seeds to enjoy this milk, I think. The flavor is reminiscent of the seed, though in a subtler way.
I enjoy using it in just about any recipe that calls for milk, particularly smoothies!
How To Make Pumpkin Seed Milk
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Add the seeds to a small bowl.
- Soak the seeds overnight or for at least four hours. This ensures the seeds are more digestible and blend the best they can.
- Drain and rinse the seeds.
- Add the soaked seeds, three cups of fresh water, and salt to a high speed blender.
- Blend 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- Strain through a nut milk bag (see Notes).
- Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
Notes:
This is the nut milk bag I use.
Some of the items I use in this recipe include:
Some recipe steps:
Raw pumpkin seeds...
Soaking...
Jennifer
I love pumpkin seeds too, so I can't wait to try this! By the way, I was wondering if you have heard of Gabby Bernstein. If not, I would highly recommend her books especially The Universe Has Your Back. Also, congrats on your pregnancy! I have four kids and it's a lot of fun especially as they get older.
Lauren
Thanks so much, Jennifer! I have heard of her, but not her book, I'll have to take a peek at it. Thanks again for your nice comment. 🙂