High Protein Vanilla Almond Milk

Makes 1 Litre Almond Milk

Time 20 minutes

Macros (for almond milk per 250ml serve):

Protein: 14g

Carbohydrates: 2g

Fats: 4g

Ingredients:

1 cup raw (or roasted) unsalted almonds

1 litre filtered water

8 tbsps (60g) True WPC 80 in French Vanilla

½ tsp vanilla essence

Method:

1. Cover almonds with boiling water and allow to soak for 10 minutes (or overnight if time permits).

2. Drain the liquid, then add the almonds to a high-speed blender with 1 litre of filtered water, True WPC80, and vanilla essence.

3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

4. Strain through a nut milk bag or fine sieve, pressing to extract all of the liquid.

5. Pour into a clean bottle or jar and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Note: don’t discard the almond meal! It’s full of nutrients and fibre. You can add it to smoothies, homemade granola, or stir it into oats.

Serving Suggestion: Iced Vanilla Almond Matcha

Ingredients:

1 tsp matcha powder

1 cup high protein vanilla almond milk

1–2 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Ice

Method:

1. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of almond milk with 1 tsp matcha powder and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth.

2. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in 1 cup of almond milk, and spoon over the matcha mix.