Pecan Milk Recipe

Pecan Milk Recipe
Pecan Milk Recipe

Pecan Milk Recipe

Recipe by Gennysser
5.0 from 1 vote

Pecan Milk Recipe

Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

8

minutes
Total time

8

minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup 1 raw pecans

  • 2 cups 2 water (filtered or distilled)

  • 2 2 dates (pitted)

  • 1 tsp 1 vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Soak the Pecans in a bowl with 4 cups of water and cover them with a towel
    for 4 hours or overnight in room temperature water.
  • After 4 hours or overnight, drain your Pecans and rinse them thoroughly.
  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Using a nut milk bag, cheese cloth or fine mesh sieve, squeeze and strain
    your mixture to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Pour your Milk into a jar or bottle, store in your fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Remember to shake well before use, as it can separate if left alone over time.

Equipment

  • Blender

Pecan Milk Benefits

(Carya illinoinensis)

Pecan Milk Recipe
  • Pecan Milk contains a multitude of essential nutrients, such as healthy fats proteins, fiber, vitamins such as Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins, and multiple minerals.
  • Despite the Amount of Calories within Pecan milk, the proteins and healthy fats found within Pecan milk may help aid in weight loss by giving you a feeling of fullness when consumed in moderate amounts.
  • This pecan milk recipe is a perfect substitute for those looking for a non-dairy, non-lactose or non-soy alternative to regular milk!

Benefits of Pecans

  • Pecans are rich in Vitamin E, helping to promote skin health by protecting from oxidative damage and supporting a healthy complexion.
  • Pecans contain health fats that help in better absorbing nutrients, making them much more potent within the body.
  • Pecans have many minerals, such as phosphorus and manganese which aid in maintaining strong bone health.
  • Pecans have high fiber content which can aid in blood sugar control, slowing down the absorption of sugars in the body, which can help those looking to manage their blood sugar levels or diabetics!

Pecans are native to North America. The pecan tree is native to the central and southern areas of the United States. This tree thrives in southern states such as Texas, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Pecans were part of the native Americans tribes diet long before the Europeans arrived.

If you liked this Pecan Milk recipe I encourage you to try my Peanut Milk Recipe.

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