HOMEMADE FLAX SEED MILK

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DIY flax seed milk can not only save money but also keep you from using the store-bought kind with chemicals and additives. Adjusting the amount of water used can also produce a thicker outcome giving you a creamier texture to use in place of cream in recipes.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegan

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

½ cup flax seeds
4 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Blend flax seeds and water in a blender on high for 1 minute; allow to rest for 2 minutes. Blend again on high for 1 minute; allow to rest for 5 minutes. Blend again for 30 seconds.
  • Pour milk through a nut bag or a strainer lined with cheesecloth into a pitcher or glass container; press solids with back of a spoon to extract liquid. Gather cheesecloth around solids; twist and squeeze to extract all the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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