This homemade hemp milk recipe is a great milk-alternative and can be used in smoothies, with granola, or as a drink on its own. It has a nice earthy flavour and if desired can be sweetened naturally with the addition of a date or some raw honey or real maple syrup.
Add hemp seeds and water to a high speed blender, along with vanilla and salt if using.
Blend until the seeds are broken up and a creamy milk is produced.
Store in a glass jar with a secure lid for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Notes
Adding Flavour To Hemp Milk
I like adding a pinch of salt (no more than 1/8 teaspoon), and one soaked date. More flavour ideas:
Chocolate Hemp Milk: Add 1 tbsp cacao powder and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates,
Vanilla Hemp Milk: Add 2 tsp of vanilla and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates,
Matcha Hemp Milk: Add 1 heaped tbsp matcha and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates,
Turmeric Hemp Milk: Add 1 heaped tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp ginger powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp ground pepper, and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates.
How Long Does Hemp Milk Keep?
Your hemp milk will keep for 5 days. To preserve it for longer, make sure it is stored in a sealed container in your fridge.
What Do I Do With The Leftover Hemp Heart Pulp
There will be some pulp left in your last glass of hemp milk. Use this glass for your smoothies or in your oatmeal, don't throw it away as this is where all the nutrition is!