Soak 1 cup of whole almonds 2 cups water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Strain and rinse the soaked almonds, discarding the soaking water.

Place the soaked almonds into your blender, adding 3 cups cold water.

Blend at high speed for about 3 minutes.

Strain the almond milk by pouring the blender contents through a mesh bag (or cheesecloth) and catching the liquid – which is the almond milk. Squeeze firmly to extract as much milk as possible.

Save the solid material for using in cooking or discard.

Add vanilla and or maple syrup if a flavored sweet milk is preferred. I prefer mine straight up!