Looking for delicious nut milk and cheese recipes? They’re right here! We’ve rounded up the best nut milk and cheese recipes on the web for all you lactose-intolerant or alternative milk-curious folks. With these recipes, you may just quit dairy forever. (Maybe.)
22 Nut Milk and Cheese Recipes
Nut milks are a healthy, delicious dairy-free alternative!
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If nut milks and cheese aren’t your thing, that’s okay! With this awesome kit from Grow and Make, you can enjoy your own homemade dairy cheeses!
Nut milks and cheeses are plant-based alternatives to dairy that are nutritious, delicious, and healthy. These 22 homemade nut milk recipes are delicious enough to make you swear off the real thing forever.
1. Almond Milk
Raw almond milk with honey and vanilla.
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When it comes to buying nut milks, one thing to keep in mind is that they’re definitely not cheap. That’s why making them at home is your best (and tastiest) option. This almond milk recipe is super easy to make, packed with vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals, and the perfect substitute for dairy.
Ingredients
1 C. Raw Almonds
8 Cups Water
3/4 t. Salt
1 Heaping T. Honey
3/4 t. Vanilla
Get the recipe here
2. Black Pepper & Chive Almond Cheese
Savory almond nut cheese with fresh herbs and spices.
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This recipe is one even die hard lactovores will love. This recipe is made with almonds and held together with agar agar. The cheese itself is seasoned with freshly ground black peppercorn and fresh chives, resulting in a deliciously bold flavor similar to sour cream and onion dip. (With a description like that, how can you say no?)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tbs agar powder
1/2 cup almonds, soaked for 8 – 12 hrs
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbs hemp seeds
1/2 tbs onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tbs finely chopped fresh chives (or 2 or 3 tsp dry)
3/4-1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Get the recipe here
3. “Vitamin E Skin Booster” Blueberry Almond Milk
Blueberry almond milk for healthy, glowing skin.
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This easy-to-make milk is delicious and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants that will revitalize your body and make your skin glow. While blueberries are great for promoting healthy skin, feel free to substitute your favorite fruit (we love strawberries!).
Ingredients
1 cup Homemade Almond Milk
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Get the recipe here
4. Raw Cultured Cashew Cheese
Raw cashew cheese with probiotics.
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This cheese recipe will kinda sorta really blow your mind. The texture is like that of cream cheese, but without the unhealthy fats and weird filler ingredients. This recipe boasts tons of nutritional benefits such as probiotics and heart-healthy fats.
Ingredients
Raw Cashew Nuts or Macadamia Nuts
Water
Allergen-Free Probiotic Capsules
Cheesecloth
Get the recipe here
5. Brazil Nut Milk
Brazil nut milk with vanilla bean.
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Brazil nuts have the highest fat content of all nuts making them the best ingredient for creating non-dairy milks and cheeses that are creamy and melt-in-your-mouth. If venturing into the world of raw baking, these nuts make the best vegan cheesecake around. Brazil nuts are not only fat and yummy, they’re a good source of selenium which protects cells from damage and lowers the risk of certain cancers.
Ingredients
2 cups brazil nuts
1 vanilla bean
4 cups water
Get the recipe here
6. Herbed Cashew Cheese
Creamy herb cashew cheese.
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Like all the recipes in this list, this nut cheese is easy to make and delicious to eat. This cheese is perfect for spreading onto your favorite salty crackers. Eating plant-based foods never tasted better!
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews
water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
black pepper, to taste
½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
For Garnishing:
Maldon sea salt or other large flake sea salt
black pepper
chopped basil, thyme, oregano
Get the recipe here
7. Strawberry Brazil Nut Milk
Sugar-free strawberry Brazil nut milk.
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Hello, gorgeous! We love this brazil nut-strawberry milk recipe. For those who love Nestle’s strawberry milk powder (don’t judge us!), this recipe is a great alternative whose flavor will surprise and tickle you.
Ingredients
4 cups filtered or spring water
1¼ cups raw Brazil nuts—soaked 1-2 hours, rinsed and drained
3 pitted soft dates, 3 tablespoons coconut sugar, or stevia to taste
Seeds from 1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Himalayan Pink salt—1 small pinch
1 pint fresh strawberries—green tops removed
Get the recipe here
8. Raw Vegan Brazil Nut Cheese
Raw vegan Brazil nut cheese.
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Sometimes, after prolonged meditation/yoga benders, we find that we favor foods that are as close to nature as possible (yeah, we can get pretty hippy dippy). This nut cheese recipe is just one of those recipes – it’s delicious, raw, and makes our bodies feel like the sun. (And hey, we’re okay with that.)
Ingredients
2 cups brazil nuts, pre-soaked for 2 hours or dry
3 cups of water, or as much as you’ll need to get the right texture
2-3 probiotic pills (you can find them at Whole Foods or other health food stores)
Get the recipe here
9. Pistachio Milk
Pistachio milk with raw honey.
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Pistachio is one of my favorite flavors – nuts, puddings, cakes, cheesecakes, everything tastes better when it’s pistachio flavored. So for all of you pistachio lovers out there (why have we not met?), this recipe is for you! Super creamy with a strong and distinct flavor, this milk is a nice addition to your morning smoothies or cup of joe.
Ingredients
1 cup raw unsalted organic pistachios
4 cups filtered or purified water
pinch of himalayan sea salt
1 tablespoon local raw honey or other sweetener
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Get the recipe here
10. Orange Blossom Pistachio Milk
Light and fragrant Orange Blossom Pistachio Milk.
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We love orange blossom water. Just buying it makes us feel dainty and fancy! This homemade nut milk recipe brings together the delicate fragrance of orange blossom with the earthy, rich flavor profile of pistachios. The result? A delicious nut milk you’ll want gallons and gallons of.
Ingredients
½ cup dry unsalted pistachio nuts (out of their shells)
3 cups purified water for soaking, plus 2 ½ cups purified water for blending
2 Tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground vanilla or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 pinches sea salt
1 teaspoon orange blossom water, more to taste
Get the recipe here
11. Basic Almond Cheese
Basic almond cheese for every occasion.
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This almond cheese recipe is the perfect item to bring to any potluck or get-together as its flavor is mild enough to please even the pickiest of eaters. Spread this heavenly treat over a slice of your favorite bread (baguettes, holla!) and bask in what it must feel like to be French (you know, those beautiful people who exquisite culinary taste).
Ingredients
160g or 5.5 oz unroasted, blanched almonds, soaked for 6 hours or more (If you don’t have a kitchen scale, the equivalent measurements are 1¼ cups of whole blanched almonds or 1¾ cups of almond flour/meal.)
2½ Tablespoons lemon juice
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ clove of garlic
1¼ teaspoons sea salt
⅔ cup water
Get the recipe here
12. Cashew Milk
Raw sweetened cashew milk.
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Cashews make a delicious, creamy and rich milk that can be made in just a couple of minutes with your blender or food processor. This nut milk imparts a very light, nutty flavor that is perfect for that everyday, morning glass.
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews, soaked 4-6 hours
4 cups water
1-2 medjool dates, pitted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Get the recipe here
13. Green Cashew Nut Milk
Cashew nut milk with leafy greens.
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It sounds wrong, but green nut milk is oh so right! We first came across green nut milk at one of our favorite juice shops. Since then, we’ve been on the hunt for that perfect recipe and this one is it! As we said before, cashew nut milks are among the easiest milks to make at home. You don’t need a nut bag or cheesecloth, just your blender, some vanilla extract, and tons of love (too cheesy? See what we did there.)!
Ingredients
1 cup of raw cashews
4 cups of filtered water
10-12 dates
1 vanilla bean
1/4 tsp sea salt
4 cups of spinach
4 cups of kale
Get the recipe here
14. Pistachio Cheese-ball
Pistachio “cheeseball” with pistachio pudding and cream cheese.
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Okay, so the word “cheeseball” doesn’t sound appetizing at all, but just wait until you try this delicious ball of creamy heaven! This recipe creates a cheese that tastes more like dessert – creamy, sweet, and rich, with just the slightest hint of coconut. This is the perfect cheese recipe to slather on top of your favorite sweet bread.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 pkg (3.4oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Get the recipe here
15. Hazelnut Milk
Maple syrup-sweetened hazelnut milk.
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Like Nutella? Of course you do; who doesn’t? Well, this hazelnut milk may not taste exactly like Nutella, but blend in some cocoa or cacao powder, and you have yourself a healthy, drinkable version of your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread.
Ingredients
100 g or 3.5 ounces hazelnuts
2 cups or 500 ml water
natural sweetener of choice (like sugar, maple syrup, dates etc.)
Get the recipe here
16. Fig Hazelnut Milk
Fig hazelnut milk for glowing skin.
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Figs and hazelnuts are the perfect ingredients for supple, glowing skin! This homemade recipe brings together a basic hazelnut milk and spices it up with the sweet taste of fresh figs. So, now that we have your attention, what are you waiting for? Make this today!
Ingredients
1 cup hazelnuts
6 dried figs
water (roughly 4 cups, divided)
Get the recipe here
17. Vegan Smoky Pesto Cashew Cheese
Smoky pesto flavor in a cashew milk cheese.
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Kick your dairy habit to the curb with this delicious, plant-based homemade cheese recipe! The pesto flavor in this recipe makes it the perfect appetizer to that Italian-themed dinner for two you have planned.
Ingredients
1-ounce agar flakes or powder
3 cups water
2 cups raw cashews, ground into a fine powder
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4-1/2 tsp. Liquid Smoke
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. onion flakes or powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup quick, oil-free pesto (recipe follows)
For the Pesto:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
dash ground black pepper
Get the recipe here
18. Strawberry Macadamia Nut Milk
Homemade strawberry brazil nut milk.
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Macadamia nuts makes a great choice when it comes to making nut milks or cheese – they’re inherently sweet and full of flavorful fats that, when blended, create a texture similar to that of dairy. Kids and kids at heart (that’s us!) will fall in love with this dairy-free milk recipe.
Ingredients
1 Cup Raw Macadamia Nuts
4 Cups Filtered Water
2-3 Cups Sliced Fresh Strawberries
4-6 Pitted Medjool Dates
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Sea Salt
Get the recipe here
19. Macadamia Nut Cheese
Soft and creamy macadamia nut cheese recipe.
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Are you a fan of soft cheeses? Then this macadamia nut recipe is for you! This cheese practically melts upon contact and spreads like a dream. And yes, you may very well just finish the entire log in one day (or is that just us?)
Ingredients
2 C macadamia nuts
1 cap veggie Probiotic
1/2 C water
2-3 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp, or to taste, salt
1-2 Tbs agave
2-3 Tbs fresh tarragon, chopped
Get the recipe here
20. Chocolate Almond Milk
Sugar-free chocolate almond milk.
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Plain almond milk is great, but almond milk with chocolate is absolute heaven. For adult chocolate milk, blend with your favorite cold-brew coffee, pour and enjoy.
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds, soaked in water
3 1/2 cups cold water
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2-4 large Medjool dates, to taste (you can also use liquid stevia or maple syrup, to taste)
pinch of salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Get the recipe here
21. Cranberry Walnut Vegan Cheese Ball
Holiday-ready cranberry cashew cheese.
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While we already mentioned how unappetizing “cheeseball” sounds, we can’t help but continue using the word! It’s just so much fun. This homemade recipe is made entirely of cashews and is topped with delicious cranberries and walnuts. This is the perfect recipe to make for the holidays or special family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 c. raw cashews, soaked 2+ hours, drained
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. white wine
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ tsp. sea salt
⅓ c. dried cranberries, chopped
¾ c. walnuts, chopped
2 pieces of plastic wrap
1 bowl
Get the recipe here
22. Lavender Almond Milk
Soothing lavender almond milk.
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We’re okay with putting lavender in everything (even on ourselves!) and this recipe further proves that point. Almond milk itself is great for calming the central nervous system, but with the addition of lavender, one glass of this is sure to get you in that “the Dude abides” mood (we love you, Jeff Bridges!).
Ingredients
1 cup raw organic unpasteurized almonds (Spanish if you can find them) + filtered water for soaking
3-4 cups filtered water for blending
2 dates, seeded, diced and soaked for 30 mins
1 1/2 tsp fresh lavender petals or 1 tsp dried
1 tsp organic alcohol free vanilla
1 sheer fabric nut milk bag or quite a few layers of cheese cloth
Get the recipe here
Homemade nut milks and cheese aren’t just for new-age religion members, but anyone looking for a delicious alternative to dairy or curious about the world of nut milks and cheeses. These recipes are easy to make, healthy, and sure to please all palates so, with that said, let’s make some nut milks!
For more vegetarian/vegan-friendly homemade recipes, check out these Delicious Vegetable Recipes and No-Bake Desserts to make this Summer!
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