Hemp Milk

Ingredients

• ¾ cup hemp hearts
• 4 cups water (room temperature or chilled), divided
• Up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the hemp hearts and two cups of the water in a blender. Start on a low setting and increase the speed to the highest setting until the hemp seeds have completely disappeared into the mixture. This could take 1 minute in a high-powered blender or longer in a regular blender.

2. 2

   Add 2 cups more water, your sweetener of choice (if desired), and vanilla extract. Blend on high until well blended.

3. 3

   Strain the milk through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Store the milk in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir well before serving.