Thermomix Almond Milk

Thermomix Almond Milk Recipe

This Thermomix Almond Milk recipe is inspired to the traditional tasty and refreshing cold drink which I discovered in Sicily, and is commonly consumed in most Italian southern regions. Like many traditional Italian recipes, its use is tied to religion.

Almond milk is a great substitute for dairy milk, and since the middle ages people have been drinking it mostly during Lent. It then became a staple of medieval kitchens because it doesn't spoil as quickly as animal milk.

During my frequent trips to Sicily I had countless occasions to enjoy it, and it doesn't surprise me that people like to refer to it as the "Nectar of the Gods".

It's basically an infusion of water, sugar and almonds which only looks like dairy, and has a distinguished, unmistakable flavour: very sweet, with a full almond aroma. If you sip it with your eyes closed, you'll find yourself in a Sicilian almond field within seconds!

Although this beverage is mostly served cold or iced like a slushie, it may be consumed throughout the whole year on one condition: don't get too much of it at once, as it's high in calories ;-)

Containing several vitamins (B1, B2, D, E), being rich in proteins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and calcium, we definitely regard it as a good source of nutrients.

On Thermomix Recipes you'll find two more recipes for non-dairy milk, ideal for those who are lactose intolerant: Rice Milk and Soy Milk.

Ingredients

- 700 g water
- 50 g peeled almonds
- 3-4 tbsp brown sugar


Let's make our Almond Milk Recipe

Grind almonds with sugar 30 Sec. Speed. 6 to Speed. 8. Put aside.

Pour water in Thermomix bowl. 7 Min. 100C Speed.1. You may also boil the water separately in a pot.

Add almonds. 30 Sec. Speed. 5 and 1 Min. Speed. 8.

Let the milk cool before use it.


My Advices

Once cooled, keep milk refrigerated.

Lasts 3 to 4 days.

Shake bottle before serving.


Translated from the Italian recipe Latte di Mandorla Bimby
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