Brazil Nut Milk is rocking my world. This dairy-free milk tastes just like the real thing according to my older son. I think this nut milk recipe is the bomb. Brazil Nut Milk is a fabulous dairy alternative. It’s creamy, smooth, and easy to make, with only 3 ingredients.
I serve Brazil Nut Milk with my paleo, grain-free Mulberry Granola. It’s also delicious on top of Paleo Porridge, or in Dandelion Coffee. If you miss cookies and milk, try my Primal Chocolate Chip Cookies and a glass of this incredible dairy-free milk!
Brazil nuts not only taste great, they are super healthy. Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, Brazil nuts are a fantastic source of selenium which protects cells from damage and can lower the risk of certain cancers. Brazil nuts also lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol.
If you’ve been wondering how to make nut milk, you’ll love this delightfully easy brazil nut milk recipe!
Brazil Nut Milk
Ingredients
- 2 cups brazil nuts
- 1 vanilla bean
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Soak brazil nuts and vanilla bean in a large bowl of water for 8 hours
- Discard soaking water, and rinse brazil nuts and vanilla bean
- Blend brazil nuts, vanilla bean, and 4 cups of water in a vitamix
- Use a nut milk bag to strain pulp from milk, save pulp for another use
- Serve
Equipment
This milk is similar to a whole milk (as opposed to skim or low-fat). If you’d like to make it a little less creamy, simply increase the water in the recipe from 4 cups to 5. If you’re looking to use the leftover pulp from this recipe, try my pulp crackers.
Here are some of my other homemade dairy-free milk recipes:
Emily says
I didn’t read ALL the previous comments so I don’t know if this has been covered.
I’m curious about the nutritional info, specifically selenium and other minerals. How much is left in the mill and how much in the pulp?
Looks yummy. I have some Brazil nuts on my counter, waiting right now.
And my other question, does anyone know what Brazil nuts are called in Brazil? :)
Elana says
Emily, thanks for your comment. Here is more info on nutrition for my recipes:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Elana
Fernanda Galvez says
In Brazil they are called Castanha do Para. Castanha means nut and Para is a state in Brazil.
Christiano Prado says
They change the name now to Castanha do Brazil, since the Castanha do Pará was a misclassification due to the fact the nuts are from Acre and no Pará.
Vero says
In portuguese they are castanhas
Dan Agnew says
You have very appealing Paleo recipes. i am going to try a number of them. Thank you. But I have to ask you if you can tell me where to purchase 2 or 3 swing top milk bottles like the one in the picture on the how too make brazil nut milk. I’d love to have a coup of those in my collection.
Elana says
Hi Dan, over the years I have purchased these bottles at thrift stores and flea markets :-)
Christina says
I love your recipes and your site, but please be careful with Brazil nut milk. I believe you can overdose on selenium using it. Maybe use it as a mixed milk with another nut. I read this on a naturopathic pharmacist’s blog. (Suzy Cohen)
Elana says
Thanks Christina!
Maria says
Hi Elana! Thanks for the Brazil nut milk recipe… I love Brazil nuts, and I’m very excited to try this new nut milk! Just a quick question before I start the blender: I buy a brand of Brazil nuts that come pre-sprouted. Do I still need to soak them before preparing the nut milk? Thanks for your input!
Elana says
Hi Maria, I haven’t ever tried making this milk using pre-sprouted Brazil nuts, so not sure if that will work. If you do experiment please let us know how it goes.
MyMansBelly says
I’ll bet this milk tastes better than almond milk because brazil nuts have a much richer flavor. I might actually have to make my own nut milk now.
Elana says
I hope you love it!
Laura Nugent says
This is by far my favorite nut milk and I’ve tried quite a few, both homemade and store bought. Thank you so much for this idea! It has made my morning tea so much more enjoyable.
For anyone interested, I am still using the nut milk that I made 5 days ago and it seems just fine. There is no off taste or smell. I’m assuming that I’m near to reaching it’s limit but think that it will easily last up to 7 days in the fridge.
Elana says
Laura, so glad you liked it!
Deborah says
How long will a nut milk keep? I’m thinking probably only a couple of days at most. Can someone please advise! :) Thank you!
Elana Amsterdam says
Hi Deborah,
Mine usually keeps for around 3 days in the fridge.
Elana
Katy says
My favorite is hazelnut milk, in coffee, in cacao or plain. And my daughter loves it too.
Paul says
I love trying different kinds of milk and have never stumbled across brazil nut milk before. Sounds intriguing.
accole695 says
I didn’t know making nut based milk was so easy. I’m excited not to buy it at the store now that I know how to make it. Thanks.