How to Make Pistachio Milk
Pistachio Milk Recipe
3
servings10
minutes10
minutesINGREDIENTS
1 cup 1 pistachios (raw, no shell, unsalted)
3 cups 3 water (filtered or distilled)
3 3 pitted dates
INSTRUCTIONS
- If you do not have a high speed blender, soak the pistachios in water at least for 4 hours before making this recipe, or overnight the night before.
- After 4 hours, strain the water out of the pistachios and they will be ready to be blended.
- Take the seeds out of the dates.
- Add all the ingredients to your blender.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Your creamy pistachio milk is ready to drink.
Equipment
- Blender
- This is one of the few nut milk that do not need to be strained. The milk should come out of your blender smooth and if it does not. then strain it with a nut milk bag or a coffee strainer.
I have been making pistachio milk for a while now and I can tell you from my own experience this milk has a unique light green color, with a nutty flavor and of course an amazing taste. One thing I do have to say is that when you make this milk, if you want it to have a stronger taste, store it in the fridge for about 8 hours before drinking it. This way the ingredients really get a chance to mix together for a stronger taste. Drinking it immediately after blending it also tastes good and since it’s just coming right out of the blender, it is warm. So it is your choice, try one way or the other, or both. After you make this recipe, I want to hear from you! How did your recipe come out? Did you like it? You can drop me a message here. I have also listed below for you, all the amazing benefits of this milk so have fun reading it while drinking your pistachio milk.
Benefits of Pistachio Milk & Pistachios
Heart health is promoted by the presence of beneficial fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in pistachios. Additionally, their rich content of antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin can mitigate the risk of heart disease by thwarting the oxidation of cholesterol.
Despite their calorie density, research indicates that pistachios could support weight management efforts. Their blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats promotes feelings of fullness, potentially resulting in decreased calorie consumption over the course of the day.
For eye health, the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin present in pistachios offer significant benefits. These antioxidants play a protective role against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a primary cause of vision impairment among older individuals.
Enhanced cholesterol levels can be achieved through pistachio consumption, as it may elevate “good” HDL cholesterol while decreasing “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.
Some studies indicate that pistachios might contribute to reducing inflammation within the body owing to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics.
If you liked this pistachio milk recipe, I invite you to try my Hazelnut Milk and Pumpkin Seed Milk Recipe.
