How to Make Hemp Milk

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Updated Aug 03, 2020

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Hemp milk is a delicious dairy-free, nut-free, plant-based milk. It’s naturally light, nutty in flavor, and only requires two ingredients. Just hemp seeds and water! But feel free to add a little sweetener and vanilla extract for a tasty and fresh milk that’s ready to drink!

With more people discovering that they’re lactose intolerant, or just want to be environmentally conscious, there’s been a rise in milk alternatives. From oat milk to almond milk to soy milk to banana milk, the variations keep going.

If you’ve read my previous cashew milk recipe, you know how easy it is to make your own nut milk. But many have requested a new nut-free, plant-based milk. So, I’ve decided to make one that’s a bit overlooked – hemp milk.

Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in high-quality plant protein, healthy fats, and minerals. And when it comes to turning those little seeds into milk, it couldn’t be easier.

Hemp Milk Recipe Video

While it’s incredibly easy to make this recipe at home, it always helps to watch a quick, step-by-step tutorial. I also show how I sweeten my milk in the video. Give it a watch below!

How To Make Homemade Hemp Milk

Did you know that homemade hemp milk only takes one minute to make? You’ll see in my video below how quickly this recipe comes together. So ditch those store-bought options and make it fresh. Here’s how to do it:

Add the hemp seeds and water (plus any sweeteners) to a high powered blender
Blend on high for a minute
Pour into a storage container and refrigerate

Do You Need to Strain Hemp Milk?

It’s not required (like almond milk), but it does make it smoother. Hemp milk is nice and creamy and the seeds pulverize almost entirely in the blender. But you may see a little pulp sink to the bottom of your glass. Straining it with a nut milk bag before pouring it into your stored container helps to minimize this.

Making Flavored Milk

Hemp milk on its own has a natural earthy taste. I personally love it just the way it is, but if you’re looking to add a little more flavor, here’s a few ideas to try:

Vanilla Hemp Milk: Add 2 tsp of vanilla and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates
Chocolate Hemp Milk: Add 1 tbsp cacao powder and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates
Matcha Hemp Milk: Add 1 heaped tbsp matcha and 1 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or 3 dates

How long does it last?

Homemade hemp milk lasts up to 5 days stored in the fridge. Although, it might be best to consume within the first 2-3 days for maximum freshness. But if you want to freeze it for future use, you can pour it into a silicone ice cube tray. Then, you can use these cubes for your next strawberry banana smoothie or chia seed pudding!

How To Make Hemp Milk (2-Ingredients)

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Servings: 8 servings

Author: Lisa Bryan

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Description

Hemp milk is naturally light and nutty in flavor, and can be made right at home with just two simple ingredients. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!

Video

Ingredients

▢ 1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
▢ 4 cups water

Optional

▢ 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey or 2-3 pitted dates
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Add hemp seeds, water, and any additional sweeteners to a high-powered blender.
Blend for 1 minute or until the milk is nice and creamy.
Pour the hemp milk into a sealable container (see my favorite in the notes below).
Place it into the fridge and store it for up to 5 days.

Lisa's Tips

If you want your hemp milk to be thicker and creamier, use less water.
I store my homemade milks in these juice jars. And I store my hemp seeds in these glass containers with these beautiful wood lids.
And of course, I always use my Vitamix A3500 to blend homemade milks for the smoothest texture.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

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Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.