For the Acne-Prone Girls!
Swapping dairy milk for almond milk can do wonders for your skin if you're dealing with acne. Cow's milk has been well-researched and proven to increase the frequency and severity of acne breakouts due to its lactose (sugar) content and high glycemic index.
It Gets Better
When you make almond milk at home, you have 100% control over what goes in it. Have you seen what goes into store-bought almond milks? Most products have a long list of ingredients that are difficult to pronounce - not a good sign. Almond milk is easy to make at home, and you'll avoid all the unnecessary additives and preservatives of a store-bought product.
For a video tutorial, check out this post on my Instagram!
DIY Almond Milk
Kitchen Tools:
- High-speed blender
- Nut milk bag or French press
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almonds, soaked
- 4 cups filtered water
Optional (for a vanilla flavour):
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Directions:
Soak almonds overnight. Discard soaking water.
Add soaked almonds and 4 cups of fresh, filtered water to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Strain immediately through a nut milk bag or French press.
Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Questions? Leave a comment below.