Hemp milk is incredibly fast and easy to make, with no soaking required. Throw everything into a blender and blend until creamy, that’s it! Perfect for those with nut or soy allergies.
Hemp milk is surprisingly creamy and smooth, and making it at home is a breeze. Hemp milk lattes are my personal favorite, and I also love it in oatmeal.
Ingredients needed
You only need a few ingredients to make this milk, and no soaking is needed, so it comes together in less than 5 minutes!
- Hulled hemp seeds – Also called hemp hearts, you can find these at nearly any grocery store in the health food section.
- Water
- Pure maple syrup – Hemp seeds have quite a strong, nutty flavor, so I use a little extra sweetener. But please omit if you plan on using it in savory dishes.
- Vanilla – Again, omit if you are using it in savory dishes, but vanilla hemp milk is wonderful.
How to make hemp milk
It’s super simple. Add 3/4 cup hemp seeds to a blender, along with 4 cups of water, maple syrup to taste (3-4 tbs) and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Blend until creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Pour into containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen if needed.
Can I use a regular blender?
Making hemp milk works best in a high powered blender, but it will work okay using a regular blender. It probably won’t get as smooth and rich, and I would strain it though a nut bag to make sure there isn’t so much sediment.
Where to use hemp milk
You can use it anywhere you would dairy milk, such as over cereal, in oatmeal or smoothies.
It’s also a great alternative for any vegan recipe that calls for almond or soy milk. Try using it in any of these recipes:
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How to Make Hemp Milk
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup hulled hemp seeds
- 4 cups water
Optional
- 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a high powered blender, add the hemp seeds, water and optional ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until creamy and white.
- Pour into containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen.
Notes
- For storage, I like these larger glass milk jugs, or sometimes I use these little glass containers as well.
- Hemp milk has quite a strong flavor, which is why I use a little extra maple syrup. But you don’t have to use any sweetener or vanilla, and you shouldn’t if you plan to use it in savory recipes.
- It’s not necessary to strain it, but if you want a thinner, smoother milk you can strain it through a nut milk bag.
Does it taste the same after begin frozen and thawed out? How long does it keep in the fridge after being frozen?
It should taste pretty much the same after freezing. I’d say about 4 days once thawed.
It was a little watery and less creamy but still fine. I think I will try less water. I tried without flavoring but will do that next as it seems like it will be nice. The plain is quite a good option. I used a ninja high powered blender, which worked fine but need more than 2 mins. Thanks for the recipe. I like a lot of your recipes.
Hi,
I have tried this but my hemp milk went foamy, is that normal?
I think my hemp is still in its shell.
Sometimes it’s a little bubbly and maybe foamy, but it should calm down as it sits. Try stirring it a bit and see if that settles it down.
Can I add any vitamins to this for my toddler to make this his primary milk drink?
Please ask your pediatrician/doctor about this. I am not a nutritionist or doctor, and cannot answer this question.
Can you sub medjool dates for the maple syrup?
Sure!
Thank you for finding a milk that can aid those who would love to try vegan dishes but have nut allergies. Most recipes use nuts in some form or fashion, making it difficult for those who are considering becoming a vegan.
I am glad this is helpful for you, and am excited for you to be able to try new recipes! I appreciate you taking your time to share your review! Happy cooking!