Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pour 1 cup of raw, hulled hemp seeds into your blender.
- Add 4 cups of filtered water directly into the blender with the hemp seeds.
- Add 2 to 3 pitted dates to the blender for natural sweetness.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blender.
- Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for about 60 seconds, until the mixture turns completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour a small amount into a cup and taste, checking the thickness and sweetness. If too thick, add another 1/2 cup of water and blend for 15 more seconds. If too bland, add another date and blend again.
- Pour the hemp milk into glass bottles or jars. Optionally strain through a fine-mesh strainer, though most people skip this step.
- Refrigerate the milk for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors settle and the texture become silkier. Shake well before each use.
Notes
Homemade hemp milk stays fresh for 5 to 7 days in the fridge when stored in sealed glass bottles. Shake before each use as natural separation is normal. Use a high-powered blender for the smoothest texture. Dates can be substituted with 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey. For unsweetened version, omit dates entirely.
