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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Fig Hazelnut Milk {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, GF}

    Published: Jun 17, 2014 · Modified: Jun 5, 2019 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    This week I wanted to share with you one of the simplest and best recipes I've made in ages -- a raw vegan fig hazelnut milk. Hazelnut milk has been an amazing addition to my diet, and there seems to be no end to how many uses I can put it to -- it's delicious as a drink on its own, it's amazing in smoothies, and it's incredible as a milk to use in desserts (like this Overnight Raw Vegan “Nutella” Chia Pudding).

    DIY Fig Hazelnut Milk {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Fruit Sweetened}

    Best part is that homemade nut milks are incredibly easy to make, taste a billion times better than the store-bought dairy-free milk alternatives, and don't have any questionable additives and preservatives to worry about. I recently tried to spice up my hazelnut milk by pairing it with a fig flavor, and the results were absolutely incredible! I can't wait for you to try this out and tell me how much you love it! ;)

    DIY Fig Hazelnut Milk {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Fruit Sweetened}

    P.S. Don't forget to check out this easy-peasy DIY Coconut Milk recipe too.

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    Fig Hazelnut Milk {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, GF}

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    ★★★★

    4 from 1 reviews

    A tasty, easy raw vegan hazelnut recipe sweetened with fresh figs. Delicious as a drink on its own, amazing in smoothies, perfect to use in desserts.

    • Author: Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: approx. 2 cups mylk
    • Category: Drinks
    • Cuisine: Refreshment

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup hazelnuts
    • 6 dried figs
    • water (roughly 4 cups, divided)

    Instructions

    1. Place hazelnuts and figs in a bowl and cover with about two cups of water. Allow to soak overnight {or at least a few hours}, then strain and discard the water.
    2. Place soaked hazelnuts and figs into a blender {a high power blender; I used my Vitamix}, add 2 cups fresh water, and blend until the mixture is smooth. Add more water for a thinner milk {I liked this slightly thicker personally}.
    3. Strain contents through a nut milk bag {squeeze out as much as you can} and enjoy the resulting mylk!
    4. *Alternative Directions for a Quick {Not Raw} Version: Place nuts and figs into a bowl and cover with 2-3 cups boiling water. Allow to sit for about 1 hour, then blend thoroughly. Strain contents through nut milk bag and enjoy as a warm drink, or chill in the fridge, or add a few ice cubes and enjoy.

    Notes

    - Use remaining pulp in baking or compost. I personally share the pulp with my pups -- they seriously love this stuff!

    - Store leftovers in the fridge. I'd be surprised if you have any though ;)

    - You can of course have fun adding in flavors of all sorts -- vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, etc. But it's really amazing au naturel as well.

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    DIY Fig Hazelnut Milk {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Fruit Sweetened}

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    Comments

    1. Maria Barbosa says

      May 30, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Hello Audrey

      Can you please teel me if you peel the nuts or not.
      Tanks

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        May 31, 2016 at 12:07 pm

        Hi Maria, they need to be peeled, but they don't need to be blanched.

        Reply
    2. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

      August 17, 2014 at 10:27 am

      I love dairy alternatives, this milk sounds great and very straightforward to make. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        August 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm

        Thanks Laura. I (have to) use milk alternatives quite often, but this one is a whole 'nuther kind of milk ;) It's a treat!

        Reply
    3. Kelsey says

      July 23, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      would ripe figs work in this recipe or just reconstituted dry?

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        July 23, 2014 at 4:24 pm

        Hi Kelsey. I think ripe figs would work just fine (quite delicious, actually), but you may need to taste and adjust for sweetness a little. Dry figs are usually a lot sweeter than fresh. This milk using dried figs isn't meant to be super sweet anyhow though (unless you want it to be). It's got a gentle sweetness to it. So just see how you like the final result with fresh figs and maybe add a bit of sweetener as needed. I'd love to hear how it goes!

        Reply
    4. Corinna says

      June 29, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      What nut milk bag do you use and where did you purchase it?

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 30, 2014 at 8:41 am

        Hi Corinna. I actually got mine as part of yogurt making set I purchased a long time ago via Amazon. Mine looks like this one, but if I had to buy one now, I'd go for this kind personally just because of its shape. I've seen them at local healthfood shops as well. In a pinch, I more than once used some clean fine linen cloth, and that worked well as well (though a little bit harder to manage than a bag).

        Reply
    5. Larrisa says

      June 25, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      I just made my first batch and it's delicious! I didn't have hazelnuts so used almonds instead. I then used the leftover pulp to make some yummy bliss balls. Two yummy snacks from the same ingredients!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 26, 2014 at 1:52 am

        So glad you liked it, Larissa. Fresh homemade almond milk is delicious! And the pulp is really versatile -- bliss balls sound yum! I would totally do that, but I think my pups would be disappointed -- they love eating the pulp :)

        Reply
    6. Jane (babe + bird) says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Can't tell you how excited I am to make this! Huge fan of nut milks and I've never tried (or even though about making) hazelnut milk. The figs are an added bonus, and I happen to have all ingredients on hand already! Excuse me while I start a hazelnut-soaking party over here....

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 19, 2014 at 1:58 pm

        Hi Jane. So glad I've helped you discover hazelnut milk :) . It's seriously awesome. Enjoy it!

        Reply
    7. Laurie Barrie says

      June 17, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Okay, I'm running to the store right now for some hazelnuts & figs! This sounds delicious! I found you on Real Food Forager's Fat Tuesday. Thank you for sharing. :)

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 18, 2014 at 12:19 am

        Thanks so much, Laurie. Hope you like it :)

        Reply

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