Dairy free nut free milk alternatives for those with a nut allergy or sensitivities: tigernut milk, sesame seed milk and hemp seed milk. These homemade nut free non dairy milks are free of soy, hormones and lactose, plus are lower in sugar than other dairy free milks. You can mix them with fruits in smoothies without worrying about digestion complications like fermentation or gas.
Soak the seeds in a container with filtered water (for at least 8 hours or overnight). Soaking is necessary to release enzyme inhibitors and improve nutrient digestion and assimilation. It also helps the seeds/nuts to expand and incorporate more water. Do not use your soak water for milk, drain and rinse well.
Add water to your blender and blend for a minute until creamy, aproximately 1 – 2 minutes. Use a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio.
Do not use your soak water for milk, drain and rinse well. If you want to soak for a longer time (like tigernuts), change the water at least every 8 hours.
Straining is not required (for hemp seed milk), but it does make it smoother. After straining keep the hemp seed pulp and use it in salad dressings or baking goods.
For a better taste feel free to add a little salt, sweetener, vanilla extract or even cinnamon.
If you want your plant based milk to be thicker and creamier, use less water.