AIP MILKS

Sweet Potato Milk (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)

Author: Michele

Servings: 6 cups

As a coconut-free, nut-free, dairy-free AIP milk alternative, sweet potato milk is an easy-to-make, creamy, and tasty beverage that works well for many things.

PREP TIME 15minutes mins

COOK TIME 15minutes mins

TOTAL TIME 30minutes mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Sweet Potato (use a bigger potato for thicker, creamier milk and a smaller one for less creamy milk)

• 4 cups Water (plus more after cooking if needed to make 4 cups)

• 1 tsp Maple Syrup (optional, omit for Whole30)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Peel and chop the potato into 1-inch cubes. Add to a pot and add 4 cups of water.

• Bring the pot to a boil over medium high heat and boil for approx 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and easily pierced with a fork.

• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a blender, reserving the cooking water.

• Pour the cooking water into a measuring cup. You'll need 4 cups so if some of the water was absorbed into the potatoes or evaporated during the cooking process, add fresh water to make 4 cups. Add this water to the blender as well.

• This step is optional (and don't do it if you're on Whole30), but you can also add 1 tsp of maple syrup at this time.

• Blend the mixture on high for 1-3 minutes, or until completely blended and creamy. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Banana Milk (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)

Author: Michele

Servings: 1 cup

If you need an AIP coconut milk substitute, this alternative works well in many situations. This banana milk takes a minute to make and tastes great! (Also Paleo and Whole30)

5 from 1 vote

PREP TIME 1minute min

TOTAL TIME 1minute min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Banana

• 1 to 2 cups Water

• 1 Date or 1 tsp Maple Syrup (to sweeten (omit for Whole30))

• 1 pinch Cinnamon (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Simply blend the banana with the desired amount of water and any desired flavor elements. 1 cup of water will make a creamy, very banana-tasting drink, 2 cups will be a little less creamy and banana-y. 

TIGERNUT MILK

Tigernut Milk (Paleo, Whole30, AIP, nut-free)

Author: Michele

Servings: 2 cups

Making your own tigernut milk is actually extremely easy to do. You get a creamy, slightly sweet, delicious beverage that can be used in place of coconut milk and is Paleo, Whole30, AIP, nut-free, and seed-free.

Note: This makes 2-3 cups, depending on how much water you use.

5 from 2 votes

PREP TIME 15minutes mins

SOAKING TIME 1day d

TOTAL TIME 1day d 15minutes mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Whole Tigernuts

• 4 cups Water (divided)

• pinch Sea Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• 24-48 hours ahead of time, place the tigernuts into a jar or bowl and cover with water (approx 2 cups). Store covered in the fridge for 24-48 hours.

• When ready to make the milk, strain the water out, rinse, and then add the tigernuts, a fresh 2 cups of water, and the pinch of sea salt to a blender. Blend on high for 3-4 minutes, or until there are no chunks remaining.

• Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or a fine mesh sieve. Squeeze or knead as needed to get all of the liquid out. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.

NOTES

MEAL PREP: This is a good item for meal prep as you can make it and store it in the fridge for a week. Note that you’ll need to soak the tigernuts for 24-48 hours prior to making the milk.

FREEZER: You can freeze the tigernut milk and thaw in the fridge.

COCONUT MILK

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut

• 4 cups Water

INSTRUCTIONS

• Put the coconut and water into a blender. Blend on high for about 3 minutes, or until no chunks remain.

• Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine mesh sieve. Squeeze and knead to get all of the milk out.

• Pour into a glass storage container and refrigerate until needed. Keep in the fridge for up to a week, shaking to mix any separation that may occur. 

NOTES

Equipment needed: Blender and Nut milk bag/cheesecloth/or fine mesh sieve for straining the milk

AVACADO MILK

Avocado Milk:

2 Cups Filtered Water

1/2 Cup Diced Avocado (ensure it’s not over ripe and does not have any dark spots)

Pinch of Sea Salt

Optional Sweetener: 1/2 to 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup to Taste or 1 unsulphured pitted date to sweeten

Optional Flavor: 1/2 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract (not flavor)

Combine water, avocado and a pinch of salt together in a blender or use an immersion blender. If you want a slightly sweet taste, add the sweetener of choice from above, blend and test the flavor, adjust if necessary.

Serve chilled.

Note: Best consumed or used right away in a recipe