Drinks – Apples to Zoodles

Watermelon Ice Cubes

Jess — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:27:40 +0000

Vanilla Almond (or Cashew or Hazelnut) Milk

Jess — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:25:18 +0000

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Basic Vanilla Nut Milk

Author: Apples to Zoodles

Serves: Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds*, cashews or hazelnuts
4 cups filtered water
4 pitted medjool dates or 1 tbsp of raw honey, pure maple syrup, or 1 packet of stevia
2-3 tsp pure vanilla extract or 2 vanilla beans, chopped
a small pinch sea salt

Instructions

Soak the nuts in a bowl of water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
Strain and rinse the nuts.
Put the water and and nuts in the blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
Strain the milk through a nut milk bag into a large bowl. Save the pulp and make Almond Flour!
Pour the milk back into the blender, add the sweetener, vanilla and salt.
Optional: If you use dates or vanilla beans, strain through the nut milk bag again to avoid any remnants.
Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Alternative directions: Blend all ingredients in step 3, strain through the nut milk bag and store in the fridge. This method is easier, but if you plan on making almond flour it will have a sweet flavor and/or date remnants.

Notes

Check out all my flavors of almond milk here.

I highly recommend using a nut milk bag in step 4. I have this one from Amazon. Strainers and cheesecloths do not work as well and are much harder to use.

For Whole30 use vanilla beans - not vanilla extract.

*Truly raw almonds are no longer sold in North America (but can be purchased online). They are all pasteurized. The ones I buy are organic and the only ingredient is "Organic Steam Pasteurized Almonds." DO NOT use roasted almonds though! It will taste weird.

Strawberry Almond Milk

Jess — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:25:06 +0000

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Strawberry Almond Milk

Author: Apples to Zoodles

Serves: About 5 cups

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds*, hazelnuts, or cashews
4 cups Filtered Water
2-3 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1-2 vanilla beans, coarsely chopped
a small pinch of sea salt
8-10 ripe strawberries
optional, 1 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup, 1 packet of stevia, or a few pitted dates

Instructions

Soak the nuts in a bowl of water for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
Strain and rinse the nuts.
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. About 30 seconds.
Strain the milk through a nut milk bag into a large bowl.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge. It will keep for about 3 days.

Notes

Check out all my flavors of almond milk here.

I highly recommend using a nut milk bag (rather than a strainer or cheesecloth) in step 4. I have this one from Amazon.

If you want to save the nut pulp to make Almond Flour I recommend following these instructions.

For Whole30 use vanilla beans.

*Truly Raw Almonds are no longer sold in North America (but can be purchased online). They are all pasteurized. The ones I buy are organic and the only ingredient is "Organic Steam Pasteurized Almonds." DO NOT use roasted almonds though! It will taste weird.

Orange “Creamsicle” Almond Milk

Jess — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 02:59:03 +0000

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Orange "Creamsicle" Nut Milk

Author: Apples to Zoodles

Serves: Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds*, cashews, or hazelnuts
4 cups filtered water
2-3 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1-2 vanilla beans, chopped
a small pinch of sea salt
½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (takes about 2 large oranges)
optional: maple syrup, honey, or stevia, to taste

Instructions

Soak the nuts in a bowl of water for 6 to 8 hours or overnight
Strain and rinse the nuts.
Place all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Strain through a nut milk bag.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Check out all my other flavors of almond milk here!

I highly recommend using a nut milk bag (rather than a strainer or cheesecloth) in step 4. I have this one from Amazon.

If you plan on making almond flour I recommend following these instructions.

For Whole30 use vanilla beans - not vanilla extract.

*Truly raw almonds are no longer sold in North America (but can be purchased online). They are all pasteurized. The ones I buy are organic and the only ingredient is "Organic Steam Pasteurized Almonds." DO NOT use roasted almonds - It will taste weird.

Bengal Spice Iced Chai Tea Latte (Caffeine Free)

Jess — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:35:46 +0000

About 5 years ago I eliminated all caffeine sources from my diet – I even try to stay away from decaf. So, I am always on the hunt for new morning beverages and this is one of my favorites! It tastes like a cinnamon Iced Chai Tea Latte. This can also be served warm, I just prefer cold liquids.

This tea is also great served warm on a cold, winter night.

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Bengal Spice Iced Chai Tea Latte (Caffeine Free)

Author: Apples to Zoodles

Serves: 4 cups

Ingredients

4 Bengal Spice tea bags
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or other milk of choice
a dash of raw honey or stevia, optional
cinnamon sprinkled on top, optional

Instructions

Pour the boiling water over the tea bags in a heat proof container. I use a mason jar and put the lid on it.
Steep for 5 minutes, covered.
Remove the tea bags.
If using sweetener: add to the hot water before adding the cold liquids.
Add 1 cup cold water and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge.

Notes

For a creamier treat use full fat coconut milk instead of almond milk.

Strawberry Watermelon Cocktail

Jess — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:39:55 +0000

Do yourself a favor and make this now. Pure deliciousness! The perfect cocktail for a hot summer evening.

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Strawberry Watermelon Cocktail

Author: Apples to Zoodles

Ingredients

fresh watermelon juice I just put the watermelon through my juicer
a few strawberries
ice or watermelon ice cubes
fresh mint or fresh basil, optional

a squeeze of lime, optional

a splash of vodka or tequila, optional

Instructions

Muddle a few strawberries and basil or mint (optional) in the bottom of a glass.
Add the watermelon juice and ice.

Notes

If you don't want so much fruit juice it tastes great with half watermelon juice and half sparkling water or Kombucha! Or just use all sparkling water with watermelon ice cubes.

If you have extra watermelon juice just make some Watermelon Ice Cubes - They are the best!