Pistachio Milk || How To Make Pistachio Milk At Home || Plant-based Milk

Ever considered processing pistachio into milk? Did you know that you can make your own pistachio milk ? from the comfort of your kitchen? Yes, you can actually process your own pistachio milk from the comfort of your kitchen.  Well, if you are eager to learn how to make your own pistachio milk, continue reading through this post till the end to uncover the tips for making homemade pistachio milk.
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To process pistachio milk, you need only two ingredients, pistachios and water. Although it is optional to add any sweetener of your choice. But for this recipe, I have used only pistachio and water. 2 cups of pistachios and 1500ml water precisely.
Steps to follow:
Soak the pistachios in water overnight.
On the next day, wash the pistachios thoroughly.
Add the pistachios to a blender, pour in the 1500ml water, secure the blender and then blend until smooth.
Pour the blended pistachio into a muslin bag, secure the bag and then squeeze out the milk into a clean container.
Pour the freshly made pistachio milk into a jug, refrigerate the milk and serve as desired.
Use the refrigerated milk within 4 - 7 days.
Here are some benefits of pistachios:
If you are vegan, lactose intolerant, or have a dairy allergy, then add pistachio milk to your repertoire of plant-based milk.
Pistachios are an excellent source of protein, antioxidants, and fibre.
Pistachios are packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that play an integral role in our health. They lower the risk of cancer and other diseases by preventing damage to the body’s cells. Nuts and seeds contain numerous antioxidant compounds, however, pistachios seem to contain higher levels of some antioxidants than other nuts.
Pistachios are good for eye health due to the presence of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in them.
Pistachios are beneficial for gut health as they promote a healthy digestive system by moving food through the gut and preventing constipation.
Pistachios may help reduce cholesterol levels, maintain a healthy weight due to their low caloric content.
Pistachios have a low glycemic index, hence they do not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar after eating them. This suggests why pistachios are good for diabetic patients.
The health benefits of pistachios are innumerable so if you want to learn more about them, visit here.