Servings
2
servingsPrep time
8
minutesTotal time
8
minutesINGREDIENTS
1 cup 1 raw pine nuts
4 cups 4 water (filtered or distilled)
2 2 dates (pitted)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak the Pine Nuts in a bowl with 4 cups of water and cover them with a towel for 2 hours or overnight in room temperature water.
- After 2 hours or overnight, drain your Pine Nuts and rinse them thoroughly.
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until 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
Pine Nut Milk Benefits
(pignoli)
- Pine Nuts milk contain Vitamin E, which may contribute to skin health by protecting against oxidative damage on the skin.
- Pine nut milk is packed with minerals like Phosphorus which help in promoting strong and healthy bones.
- Pine nut milk is a perfect substitute for those looking for a non-dairy, non-lactose or non-soy alternative to regular milk!
Pine Nuts Benefits
- The proteins and health HDL cholesterols found in Pine nuts can help regulate blood sugar, good for diabetics or those trying to manage their blood sugar levels overall.
- Pines nuts serve as an excellent plant based alternative for proteins, perfect for vegan and vegetarian recipes.
- Pine nuts are high in fiber and help promote regular bowel movements for a gut health.
The pine nut trees (Pinus Pinea), are native to the Mediterranean regions. The pine nuts are harvested from the pine cones of these trees.
If you liked this pine nuts milk recipe, I invite you to try my Pecan Milk Recipe.
