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Submitted by jazz82

Homemade sunflower seed milk blended with banana, sorghum, or raisins for natural sweetness. A dairy-free, nut-free plant milk you can make in 7 minutes with just a blender.

YIELD

6 cups

PREP

5 min

COOK

2 min

READY

7 min

Almond milk gets all the attention, but sunflower seed milk is the underdog that deserves a spot in your rotation.

One cup of sunflower seeds, ice-cold water, a touch of sorghum or a handful of raisins for sweetness, and two minutes in the blender. That’s it. You’ve got a creamy, dairy-free milk that works as a drink on its own, poured over granola, or blended into smoothies.

It’s nut-free, which makes it a lifesaver for anyone dealing with tree nut allergies. Add half a banana if you want it thicker and more smoothie-like.

Pro Tips

  • Use ice-cold water for the smoothest, freshest-tasting result.
  • For an even creamier milk, soak the sunflower seeds overnight before blending. It breaks down smoother.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh cloth or nut milk bag if you want it silky. Leave it unstrained for more body and fiber.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a good shake before each pour since it separates naturally.

Ingredients

1 0.9
QUART L WATER
ice cold *
1 237
½ 118
CUP ML BANANAS
ripe, optional *
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SORGHUM
or 3 tablespoons raisins *

Directions

Put all ingredients in a blender, and blend at high speed for 2 minutes.

Serve as a drink or over granola.

Add banana for a thicker milk.

VARIATION: soak seeds overnight, then blend.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 36g (1.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 205 78% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 27%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4% Iron 14%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
 

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