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Brazil nut milk recipe (vegan)

March 3, 2016 by Charla 29 Comments

Last Updated on October 23, 2019

Brazil nut milk recipe – Whether you’re lactose intolerant or leading a vegan lifestyle try this alternative plant based nut milk.

Brazil nut milk

It’s been quite some time since I last made a nut milk recipe. I know to some people these “how to” recipes aren’t as exciting as the main entree or even my dessert dishes BUT……I strongly believe that you can benefit from learning how to make these seemingly tedious recipes.

Poring a glass of Brazil nut milk

My mother gave me this huge bag of mixed nuts – walnut, brazil and almonds which I was really grateful for. While the aforementioned are my favourite nut combination, they are also very costly too.

My initial thoughts were to make a dairy free cheesecake similar to this raw chocolate cheese with an almond biscuit base and on second thought I decided to make a basic brazil nut milk recipe, after all it’s been quite some time, don’t you think?

A bottle of Brazil nut milk

Furthermore, while coconut milk is cheap and cheerful compared to the other nut milks – pistachio, almond etc.. I was beginning to grow bored of making my smoothies with coconut milk and so welcome any newest additional to the nut milk family – brazil nut milk.

The taste and health properties of brazil nut milk

Brazil nut milk is extremely similar to cashew milk in texture, it’s consistency is creamy so much so that you don’t even need to use a emulsifier to omit separation.

Also, like most of the other nuts they contain a high dose of vitamin e that is great of skin elasticity, promotes smooth skin and helps to heal scars.

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Brazil nut milk health benefits

Another positive thing to note about brazil nuts are the good fats known as mono-unsaturated fats (namely palmitolec and oleic acid which has been known to lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and instead increase the good fat that our circulatory system needs (HDL).

A good example of where mono-unsaturated fats are utilised is the Mediterranean diet where plant based foods are primarily eaten in tandem with healthy fats sourced from nuts and oils.

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Brazil nut milk nutrition

  • High in healthy heart boosting fats
  • Moderate amount of carbohydrates
  • High levels of protein for muscle building/repair
  • Packed with iron, potassium, selenium, magnesium and copper

How to make Brazil nut milk

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  • Add all of the ingredients (excluding the pink salt and vanilla) to a high speed blender and whiz for a minute or until a smooth consistency is present.
  • Prepare a large jug with a cheesecloth over the top and begin to pour the nut milk into the cheesecloth.
  • Squeeze the excess bits of milk out of the pulp that is compressed into the cheesecloth. Feel free to add the pulp to your smoothies, as not to waste anything.
  • Remove the cheesecloth and then stir in the vanilla along with the pink salt.

Notes and tips for making Brazil nut milk

  • Soak the Brazil nuts in water for an hour (to fast track things) or overnight if you prefer.
  • Brazil nuts tend to be expensive so try to shop around for them and purchase them in a large quantity to save money especially if you intend to make this milk on a regular basis.
  • If you don’t have a muslin or cheesecloth to extract the milk from the pulp a medium sized strainer works just fine.
  • Store the milk in a glass jar in the refrigerator
  • The nut milk has a short shelf life so use within a few days.
  • You can half the recipe to make a smaller batch
  • Make sure to reserve the excess pulp to add to smoothies or desserts
  • To impart in-depth flavour  feel free to roast the Brazil nuts prior to turning them into milk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to combine Brazil nuts with another nut to make my milk

Yes, you certainly can do this!!

What can I use this nut milk in

Desserts, smoothies, cereal, baking just anywhere that non plant based milk would usually be used.

Is it essential to include vanilla and dates

No. the dates are added for a hint of sweetness, definitely not a dealbreaker if that and vanilla isn’t included

Do I need to soak the nuts in advance

Soak them for a hour but some people like to leave them soaking overnight. If you have high speed blender like a Vitamix or Blend tech the nuts should break down with ease.

Other nut milk recipes

Homemade cashew milk

Raw almond milk

Coconut milk

Quinoa milk

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Brazil nut milk recipe (vegan)

Delicious plant based Brazil nut milk

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Learn how to make this tasty plant based milk known as Brazil nut milk – Paleo, raw, gluten free, dairy free, keto

  • Author: Charla
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Extras
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of Brazil nuts (130g)
  • 4 cups of filter water(800ml/280z)
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract (or scrape of the vanilla pod)
  • 2 medjool dates (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp of himalayan pink salt

Instructions

  1. Soak the Brazil nuts in water for an hour (to fast track things) or overnight if you prefer.
  2. Add all of the ingredients (excluding the pink salt and vanilla) to a high speed blender and whiz for a minute or until a smooth consistency is present.
  3. Prepare a large jug with a cheesecloth over the top and begin to pour the nut milk into the cheesecloth.
  4. Squeeze the excess bits of milk out of the pulp that is compressed into the cheesecloth. Feel free to add the pulp to your smoothies, as not to waste anything.
  5. Remove the cheesecloth and then stir in the vanilla along with the pink salt.

Notes

Brazil nuts tend to be expensive so try to shop around for them and purchase them in a large quantity to save money especially if you intend to make this milk on a regular basis.

If you don’t have a muslin or cheesecloth to extract the milk from the pulp a medium sized strainer works just fine.

Store the milk in a glass jar in the refrigerator

The nut milk has a short shelf life so use within a few days.

You can half the recipe to make a smaller batch

Make sure to reserve the excess pulp to add to smoothies or desserts

To impart in-depth flavourΒ  feel free to roast the Brazil nuts prior to turning them into milk

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About Charla

My name is Charla and I am passionate foodie who specialises in creating recipes that are not only gluten and dairy free but I also like to tap into my Caribbean heritage making healthy rendition of classic recipes.

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Comments

  1. Harper Slusher says

    March 3, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I’ve never though to make brazil nut milk before, Awesome idea! I love your blog!

    Reply
    • Charla says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Harper

      Reply
  2. Tamara says

    March 3, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    Charla, this is such an important post! My adult son is lactose intolerant, and I’ll try to remember to forward it along to him… Also, your photos are gorgeous. Bravo!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Charlene says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Tamara, yes please do share this with him and feel free to browse my other gluten free nut milks.

      Reply
  3. Valentina says

    March 3, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I only tried Brazil nuts for the first time a few years ago. I love this use for them! And I love good fat. πŸ˜‰

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    • Charla says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Awesome glad you like them

      Reply
  4. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    March 3, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    Really informative post.

    Reply
    • Charla says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    March 3, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    I really need to try making my own nut milk.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Charla says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      Bintu, you definitely should I promise you will like it.

      Reply
  6. Judith says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    I really enjoyed this post. I’m vegetarian and I use store bought almond, rice or coconut milk a preference over dairy milk due to concerns of ingredients. I would prefer to make my own milk, which I will do as soon as I get a new blender. Do you have any recommendations for a good blender….
    Thank you kindly. May God continue to bless you in all your endeavors.

    ★★★★★

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    • Charla says

      March 4, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Hi Judith, thank you for commenting. Yes you will notice the difference once you make your own nut milk. It’s a lot of fresher plus you know exactly what ingredients go into it since you’re in complete control. In regards to a good blender I would highly recommend a Vitamix, that is what I use for all of my recipes. It’s quite expensive (depending on your budget) but they have a 7 year warranty. I couldn’t live without mine I use it every single day.

      Reply
      • MomofMusa says

        March 20, 2016 at 10:24 pm

        I’m just visiting. I originally got here by looking for a date paste recipes. Anyway. I just wanted to share those who want a vita mix machine should check out QVC. They give you a payment plan vs anyone else I know. I’ve had mine for 4 years after wanting one so bad years prior. QVC gave me that chance. To the subject. What does this milk taste like. I am curious. I did make my own almond milk the first moment I received my machine, have not since and forgot the taste.. I’ve bought store bought and not sure they are honest to making it at home..

        Reply
        • Charla says

          March 22, 2016 at 1:01 pm

          Thanks for commenting. Brazil nut milk is quite nutty, at least bland but with the additional of the vanilla this brings out the flavour.

          Reply
  7. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

    March 4, 2016 at 3:19 am

    I have never tried Brazil nuts but this sounds sooo good!! Saving this recipe! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Charla says

      March 4, 2016 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Sam, you are welcome πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    March 7, 2016 at 1:53 am

    So I’ve been meaning to try my hand at homemade nut milks, and funny enough I have brazil nuts on hand! I thought I bought hazelnuts but realized today they were brazil nuts. I just need to get some cheese cloth now. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charla says

      March 7, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      That’s awesome Ashley. I strongly suggest putting those brazil nuts to good use and make some nut milk.

      Reply
  9. Ebony says

    August 27, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    Did you soak the raw Brazil nuts as part of the prep process? I really liked reading your article.

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    • Charla says

      August 27, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you. Yes soak them in water warm for an hour or overnight if you wish.

      Reply
  10. Ceil says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Hi Charla!

    I decided to give your Brazil nut milk recipe a try last night…I think that it’s now my fave nut milk!
    My favourites had been cashew nut milk followed by hemp milk – just in case you were wondering.
    Interestingly enough, I don’t find Brazil nuts delicious – they strike me as very dry – but in your nut
    milk recipe, they rock!

    Thanks soo much for this gem…I’d never have tried this or the pistachio nut milk recipe for that matter,
    if it weren’t for you. πŸ™‚

    Have a wonderful day.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Charla says

      March 5, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Hi Ceil. Thank you so much for your constant feedback, it makes me believe in what I do. I’m evening thinking of creating videos to supplement my written tutorials.

      Reply
  11. Shae says

    June 7, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Hi Charla! I’m new to your blog and I had Brazil nuts soaking since yesterday. I made the milk this morning. It’s delicious. I substituted organic deglet noor dates; because that’s all I had πŸ˜‰ for medgool dates. I put the milk in my tea this morning and it was great!! Thanks for the recipe. My daughter loves spiced Brazil nut milk (made @ a local vegan restaurant). I’m going to put my spin on it w/your milk recipe.
    Thanks a bunch!

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    • Charla says

      June 7, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Hi Shae. Thank you soooooo much for your feedback. Spiced Brazil nut milk sounds amazing, will have to try that one too. Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Ja'Net says

    November 10, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    I came across your site when doing a Google search on making Brazil nut milk. I made your recipe today, it was my first time making a nut milk. It is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Charla says

      November 10, 2017 at 10:42 pm

      Yay! Thanks for such positive feedback Ja’Net

      Reply
  13. Laura Nicole says

    May 21, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Hi Charla I just bought like 3kg of Brazil Nuts for making my own milk for the first time and this is how I founded your recipe πŸ™‚ I wonder why do you use dates? Can it be done without this ingredient?

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    • Charla says

      May 21, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Laura. The dates are optional. I like to add dates simply for a slight hint of sweetness. Removing the dates from the recipe won’t have any impact on the overall results.

      Reply
      • Laura Nicole says

        May 21, 2019 at 9:48 pm

        Thank you!

        ★★★★★

        Reply

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