coconut-hemp // my favorite nut mylk 2 ways (no de-pulping required!)

for most of us "health foodies", nut mylk is a staple, always, yes? well, although there are a handful of great brands out there to buy, rather than searching and reading a bunch of ingredient lists, why not make your own? 

it's easier, more cost effective, better on your health because you know every single ingredient that goes into it, and it tastes ah-may-sing! I have at least hundred different ways I've tried to make nut mylk, but this is by far my fav. why? because you don't have to strain it, or squeeze it through a tiny nut bag/cheesecloth. yay! that alone cuts prep 5x. 

coconut hemp raw nut mylk:

meat from 1 young Thai coconut

1/2 c raw cashews + 1 c raw hemp seeds, soaked at least 2 hours in hot water & drained

6-8 c filtered water (depending on how thick & creamy you want your milk. I'd say 8c water = skim milk, 7c = 2% & 6c = whole milk) 

1/2 t high quality salt 

*optional, depending on how you are using your mylk & how sweet you want it: 1 banana, 6 soft dates or 1/4 c sweetener of choice (stevia to taste would also be an awesome option)

-add all ingredients to a high speed blender (may have to do in two or three batches). blend on high until everything is liquid. you should have no pulp, although settling in the fridge is completely natural. 

**other fun add-ins to play around with: pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean powder, chai spices, 1/4 c cacao powder & a pinch of cayenne for a dreamy Mexican chocolate mylk kick, strawberries for a strawberry nut mylk, cold brewed organic coffee or coffee extract, endless superfoods, etc.... have fun with it! oh! another thing that is delicious that you wouldn't really think of to add: a natural coconut flavor. it enhances the coconut and makes it pop!-the taste is extra yum! 

steeped floral + Lucuma coco-hemp mylk: 

this is my favorite way of mylking as of late:

the recipe above, + 1 c steeped organic dried (or fresh) flower buds & pedals, 2 T Lucuma powder, 3 T pure maple syrup (or maple stevia), 1 t coconut flavor. blend up & chill. absorb that lavender colored magic asap. 

**tip** these mylks will last 1-2 weeks in your fridge, but make in bulk & freeze for easy access!