Pantry Milk

Dairy-free nut-free milk I created out of things in my pantry. Really great in smoothies or granola. If you have a slow juicer, that is the ideal machine for making seed/grain milks (like an omega masticating or hurom). If not this can be made in a blender, but it yields a bit less.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup brown rice
• 1⁄4 cup  whole oats
• 1  tablespoon flax seed
• 1  teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1  teaspoon  chia seeds
• 3  cups water
• 1⁄3 cup  agave nectar or 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla powder or 1  tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine all grains and seeds. Mixture should yield about one cup.
2. Cover with water and seal. Store overnight in the refrigerator or at least 4 hours on the countertop.
3. Drain the soaked grains and seeds of original water. Place them in a large bowl and add 3 cups fresh water.
4. Using a ladle, scoop some of the mixture with some of the water into the juicer. Repeat until finished.
5. If you prefer, you can run the milk through again for a thinner mixture.
6. If using a blender, blend drained mixture with 3 cups fresh water until smooth. Use a strainer over a large bowl to strain out the remaining grains and seeds.
7. Stir in agave and vanilla.