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How to make pumpkin seed milk at home for a great before-bed plant based milk choice. You'll need raw pumpkin seeds, water, and optional dates and vanilla for sweetening. I've included several add-ins options below to make flavoured pumpkin seed milk, too. No need to soak or even strain! For more great homemade vegan milks,...| Wholehearted Eats
How to make your own coconut milk at home with just a few simple ingredients. Naturally sweet coconut milk doesn't need any soaking, so it's a good quick recipe, and heats up nicely so you can use it to make vegan hot chocolate or any other warm drinks. If you're looking for more whole food...| Wholehearted Eats
No soaking or straining needed, hemp milk is one of the easiest non-dairy milk recipes you can make at home. Creamy and optionally sweetened with dates and vanilla, it's a great zero-waste milk alternative and works well for baking, smoothies, or cereal. Making your own vegan milk is a good environmental option (no plastic containers!)...| Wholehearted Eats
How to make your own vegan buttermilk at home with just 2 ingredients, a plant-based milk and vinegar or lemon juice. Use it as a substitute for traditional buttermilk for vegan pancakes, muffins, cakes, or any other recipe that calls for buttermilk. Just like the dairy version, vegan buttermilk adds extra lift to any recipe...| Wholehearted Eats