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Dairy Free Cereal Milk 3 Ways {Paleo + Vegan}

Based on our favorite childhood cereal milks, this dairy free treat is fun for the entire family! Free of dairy, egg, and refined sugar, plus incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Course Dessert, Drinks, Snacks
Cuisine American, Breakfast
Servings 8 cups

Equipment

  • Large glass jar or measuring cup
  • High powered blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • Enough water to cover cashews
  • 7-8 cups filtered water

Cinnamon Sugar Milk

Rich Chocolate Milk

  • 2 1/2-3 cups prepared cashew milk
  • 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Berries + Cream Milk

  • 2 1/2-3 cups prepared cashew milk
  • 1 cup mixed freeze dried berries raspberries, blueberries, and/or strawberries
  • 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions
 

Cashew Milk Base

  • Add cashews to large glass bowl, jar, or measuring cup. Add enough water to cover, then top with a dish towel or reusable wrap and set in the refrigerator overnight. If you are in a hurry, boil water and pour over cashews. Let sit at least 30 minutes.
  • The next morning, drain cashews in a colander and rinse well, until the water runs clear.
  • Add rinsed cashews to a high powdered blender, along with 7 cups fresh filtered water and sea salt. Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth and homogeneous. This creates a whole milk consistency, so if you prefer a thinner milk add an extra 1/2-1 cup water. We used 7 cups for this recipe. Note the milk will be frothy at first but will settle.
  • If not using for flavored milk immediately, transfer to air tight glass jars, cover tightly with a lid, and chill until ready to use.
  • Milk will last for about 5 days in the refrigerator.

Cinnamon Sugar Milk

  • Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Transfer to a glass jar, cover tightly with a lid, and let chill at least one hour before serving.

Rich Chocolate Milk

  • Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Transfer to a glass jar, cover tightly with a lid, and let chill at least one hour before serving.

Berries + Cream Milk

  • Add freeze dried berries to a large glass jar or bowl and pour prepared milk base on top. Let steep 30 minutes. Drain milk and set berries aside to use in a smoothie or as a topping.
  • Add berry milk and all remaining ingredients to a high powered blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. If chunks of fruit remain, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Transfer to a glass jar, cover tightly with a lid, and let chill at least one hour before serving.

Notes

  • The milk base makes approximately 64 ounces cashew milk. For a smaller quantity, cut the recipe in half.
  • We like to make a large batch of the cashew milk base, using 1/2 - 3/4 the recipe for cereal milk, and leaving a portion as plain milk to use for other recipes.
  • Not only is cereal milk wonderful to enjoy on its own, but it also makes a great base for chia pudding, coffee creamer, and adds a flare to baking.
Keyword Dairy free, Kid friendly, Paleo, Party food, Treats and sweets, Vegan
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