Hemp milk is a delicious, nut-free alternative milk that is naturally high in protein and good fats.
A simple recipe for a mid-August Friday, but it is one that I enjoy immensely and make on average 2-3 times a week.
I know there are a ton of dairy-free milk ideas and recipes amid the big web, but there are a few things that set hemp milk apart for me:
- NO soaking needed!
- NO straining needed!...though with this one, you can if you want.
- NO nuts = allergy-friendly.
- HIGH in natural protein! 10 grams in three tablespoons! (An egg has about six, for reference.)
This particular recipe has been adapted by myself over the last few years, tweaking it to rich and creamy perfection (I HATE watery milks!).
The addition of dates and salt make for a lovely lightly sweetened milk that pairs well with many recipes from smoothies to Ice Berry Milk to oatmeal and overnight oats.
Recipe notes
If I need the milk for a savory recipe, I omit the dates.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla for vanilla hemp milk.
As I said above, straining is optional. I use a Vitamix, which gets my milk super smooth, and I like to keep all the protein and goodness intact.
Rich and Creamy Hemp Milk
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ⅔ cup hemp seeds
- 2 Medjool dates
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Blend all until smooth.
- Chill and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Kiki
Hey, I am so sorry about your blog! The good news is, I printed out A LOT of your old recipes, so if you need any backup, I have them and can email you pictures if you want.
Lauren
Thanks so much Kiki! ♥ There were quite a few recipes with old pictures that I'd need to update anyway, but I may email you for the specifics on a few to see if you have them. Thank you again!!
MaryEllen@VNutrition
Ugh, seems like you are having a hard time lately! I hope your ankle is better soon! And that really stinks about the blog, I would have been crazed.
I've purchased pre-made hemp milk before but this looks so amazing I'm going to have to make my own!
Thanks so much for linking up with us for #HealthyVeganFridays! I’m Pinning and sharing!
Lauren
Thanks so much MaryEllen! 🙂
Joyce
Oh darn... I'm truly sorry about the lost recipes... For all your faithful readers, and for you too! I'm really excited to try the hemp milk! I've had hemp seeds in my freezer just sitting. And agree with you about not straining! I dont want to waste any. Thanks!
Lauren
Thanks for your sympathy Joyce! I hope you enjoy the milk if you try it. 🙂
Kate
It looks like you have been having a difficult time recently! I can understand the stress linked to your blog breaking...!
This looks so delicious and easy! I keep buying hemp milk... But this seems so much better!
Lauren
Thanks Kate! 🙂
Laura
Hi, my daughter has many allergies so one of my go-tos is hemp. I attempted to make her ice cream with it (store bought) but it didn’t turn out great. I wonder if it would be different if it were homemade or if there is a heavy cream type way to make it and add to an ice cream recipe. Any ideas? Thank you!!
pauline
Wonderful! This is the only milk i drink now! great blog!
Laura
I love your milk recipes and buckwheat recipes, oh, and your buckwheat and sunflower recipes. I cannot eat oats, but who cares. Thank you for every think you do. Take care...
Laura
I want to share a recipe is did for Hemp & buckwheat milk. It's wonderful. 4-cups water, 1/2 heaping cup hemp seeds, 1/2 cup cooked buckwheat groats, 2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt, 2-3 dashes cinnamon, blend in Vita-Nix until smooth, 1-1/2 mins.
Thank you for all of your recipes.