Homemade Almond Milk

This is another of my Mom's recipes. I am not sure where she got it but she has been making it for as long as I have known. The dates are really optional we don't always add them, they just add nice sweetness and nutrition.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4-6 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  almonds
• 4  cups water
• 4  pitted dates (optional)

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in the blender and blend for 2 minutes.
2. Strain through a large clean white flour sack towel or a cheese cloth squeezing out the milk into a wide pitcher or bowl.
3. Keep refrigerated. Lasts 2-4 days.