3 ways to make and flavour your homemade hemp milk. Hemp milk is one of my favourite non-dairy milks. It's so nutritious and easy to make your own, and there's no soaking or straining required.
Ever since we discovered that conventional dairy triggered my oldest son's eczema flare-ups, we have tried different non-dairy milks like soy (which we don't drink anymore), rice, almond, cashew, almond coconut, etc.
Then I got a Vitamix blender and learned to make non-dairy milks through the CNE program. Homemade non-dairy milk trumps store-bought every time. What a game-changer.
Here are 3 simple ways you can make your own homemade hemp milk.
What do I need to make Homemade Hemp Milk?
Hemp seeds. These are hulled hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts. They are rich in healthy fats and protein. I love adding hemp seeds to my smoothies and salads.
Water. Use filtered water. We love our Berkey water filter.
Natural sweetener. Use raw honey, maple syrup or medjool dates to sweeten your homemade hemp milk. If using Medjool dates, you would need a high-speed blender (I use a Vitamix) to make the milk.
Vanilla extract. I use Simply Organic vanilla extract.
Raw cacao powder. Rich in antioxidants and magnesium. This is the least processed form of cacao powder. Buy fair trade as much as possible. I use the GiddyYoyo brand in Canada.
Strawberries. Buy organic strawberries when available. Strawberries are usually on the EWG's Dirty Dozen list because they are highly sprayed.
Making Vanilla Hemp Milk
In a blender, add water (use cold water if preferred), hemp seeds, vanilla extract and your sweetener of choice.
Blend on high for a few seconds until everything is well combined.
Homemade hemp milk blends up so well, there's no need to strain out any pulp after blending.
Pour into a glass and enjoy! Or refrigerate for future use.
Chocolate Hemp Milk
To make chocolate milk, let's add some raw cacao powder.
In a blender, add water, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, your sweetener of choice and raw cacao powder.
Blend on high for a few seconds until everything is well combined.
Strawberry Hemp Milk
This one is almost like a milk shake, but keep it thin enough so it's still strawberry milk.
In a blender, add water, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, your sweetener of choice and strawberries.
Blend on high for a few seconds until everything is well combined.
Pour into a glass and enjoy! Or refrigerate for future use.
Which homemade hemp milk flavour is your favourite? Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry?
Please leave a comment below. Don't forget to rate the recipe too!
Try these other drink and smoothie recipes as well:
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Hazelnut Milk
- Pear Banana Smoothie
- Pineapple Kombucha Green Smoothie
- Watermelon Kombucha Shake
Drink your homemade hemp milk with these yummy snacks or desserts:
- Gluten-Free Blueberry Banana Sourdough Muffins
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites
Homemade Hemp Milk - 3 Ways
Ingredients
- 1 cup water filtered and cold, if preferred
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup or pitted Medjool date
For Vanilla Hemp Milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Chocolate Hemp Milk
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
For Strawberry Hemp Milk
- ½ cup strawberries
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a blender, add water, hemp seeds, sweetener and flavouring ingredients of choice.
- Blend on high until completely processed and combined.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy! Or refrigerate for future use.
Notes
- If using medjool dates as the sweetener, use a high-speed blender.
- For a bigger batch, adjust the number of servings above.
Merry
Or you could just blend it in water; or you could add in some banana.. Oh! or mango, I heard it blends very well with *coughs* hemp. Should've just named it "3 Delicious Hemp Milk Recipes" coz I actually was looking for other ways of making the milk apart from blending. Nice recipes regardless.
Melissa
Thanks for your feedback. Mango and banana flavours sound delicious too! I don't know of any other way to make hemp milk apart from blending. If you find another way, do let me know.