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Easy Peanut Milk

Prep Time6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: milk alternative, peanuts
Servings: 2 cups

Equipment

  • mesh strainer
  • Blender
  • Cheesecloth optional

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 6 cups filtered water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener, as desired

Instructions

  • Soak the peanuts in 3-4 cups filtered water (enough to cover the peanuts by an inch) for 6 hours.
  • Pour out the soaking water and reserve the peanuts.
  • Blend the soaked peanuts with 2 cups of filtered water. Add more by the ½ cup full if needed).
  • Place the mesh trainer over a clean mixing bowl. Use a metal spoon to press the liquid from the peanut paste into the bowl. It takes me about five minutes to squeeze all of the liquid out. You should end up with about 2 cups of liquid. NOTE: if you are really not a fan of pulp or a little graininess in the bottom of your cup, you may want to strain again through cheesecloth. I like it, so I am with the texture that comes from the mesh strainer alone.
  • Mix the vanilla extract and maple syrup if using into the peanut milk.
  • Pour into an airtight jar and shake well. Refrigerate for up to a week, and shake well before using.