4 homemade plant-based milk recipes to try according to your mood
Making your own plant-based milk is not just a healthier or more ecological alternative. It is also an opportunity to vary the flavors, textures, and pleasures according to your current cravings.
Here are 4 simple, natural, and 100% customizable recipes to test at home, whether you are in a cozy, energetic, chocolatey… or creative mood.
🌰 1. Morning Sweetness: Toasted Almond & Vanilla Milk
Ideal for: a mild coffee latte, a comforting drink
Ingredients:
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70g almonds (lightly toasted)
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1 L water
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½ vanilla bean (or 1 tsp extract)
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Optional: 1 date for richness
Result:
A delicately flavored, slightly toasted milk, perfect for replacing dairy in a cappuccino or morning porridge.
🌾 2. Gentle Energy: Oat & Cinnamon Milk
Ideal for: a breakfast boost, without blood sugar spikes
Ingredients:
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80g organic rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1 L filtered water
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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1 pinch of salt
Tip: If you don't have the Goutte par Goutte machine and therefore lack the proper program, do not blend for too long to avoid a "slimy" texture.
Result:
A naturally sweet, highly digestible milk, perfect for bowls, smoothies, and iced coffees.
🍫 3. Comfort Pleasure: Hazelnut & Raw Cacao Milk
Ideal for: a healthy snack, a little chocolatey luxury
Ingredients:
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70g hazelnuts (soaked for 8h)
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1 L water
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2 tsp raw cacao powder
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Optional: maple syrup or date
Result:
A creamy choco-latte style drink, with the flavor of chocolate spread—without refined sugar or palm oil.
🥥 4. Tropical Freshness: Coconut-Cashew & Lime Milk
Ideal for: a smoothie, a vegan cocktail, or served ice cold
Ingredients:
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50g cashews
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30g shredded coconut or coconut chips
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1 L water
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Organic lime zest
Result:
A delicious and surprising milk, with lovely richness and a tangy touch on the finish. Try it chilled—it's amazing.
💡 Bonus Tip: vary the intensity!
You can adapt:
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The texture (by adding more or fewer ingredients)
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The sweetness (by adding natural sweeteners or not)
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The filtration (with or without residual pulp)
And above all, test according to the season: oats in winter, toasted almond in autumn, coconut in summer…
🛠️ And to make it all easy?
Preparing these milks with a machine designed for it, like Goutte par Goutte, saves you time, prevents texture errors, and ensures consistently creamy results.
