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Nut milk is something I have never thought much about. I like to use unsweetened almond milk for protein shakes, mostly because it’s lower in calories than skim milk. And that is as far as my thoughts about nut milk go.
But I think that 2025 is the year of nut milk for me, as it seems to be flying at me from all directions. I have received multiple requests to review various nut milks and products made from nut milk, so I guess I should embrace it.
I was recently offered a nut milk maker called Milk Depot to try. To be honest, I have never considered making nut milk at home because I am more of a “convenience” type of person and always opt for premade items when possible (pre-cut veggies are the G.O.A.T.)
But for the sake of this blog and audience, I decided to give the nut milking a whirl. Here is my experience using the Milk Depot nut milk maker machine.
What is a Nut Milk Maker?
Before receiving the machine, my neighbors and I had a lot of discussions about what it might be like to “milk nuts”. I’ll be honest, there were a lot of jokes, but also a lot of questions. How many nuts would I need? How wasteful would it be? What else could one milk with the machine? Everyone had so many questions!
So here’s what you need to know. A nut milk maker is a kitchen appliance designed to make plant-based milk from nuts, soy, rice, and oats. These machines typically work by blending nuts with water to create smooth, creamy milk. The process involves grinding the nuts into a fine paste and then mixing them with water, which the machine filters.
Some nut milk makers allow you to add flavors or sweeteners, so you can personalize your milk. Others can handle other tasks in addition to milking nuts, such as making soups or baby food. The appeal is that you can control the ingredients completely since you are making the milk yourself.
Store-bought nut milk may contain undesirable ingredients, such as added sugar, emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial dyes and colors. (If you are looking for a store-bought nut milk that doesn’t contain anything other than nuts and water, check out Elmhurst 1925).
So if you want to control what goes into your nut milk, it might be appealing to have a machine where you can whip up your own glass tailored to your individual preferences and needs.
Milk Depot: Nut Milk Maker
The Milk Depot nut milk maker arrived right before the busy holiday season, so I didn’t get a chance to try it until after the new year. One of my kids (who wants to be a food truck owner), was super excited to help. We filmed a video about our experience for YouTube as well, you may see a tiny hand pop into the video at the end. He couldn’t stay out of it!
To start, I went to my local Publix to look for unsalted, plain almonds to use for the milk. I was surprised that I was unable to find any. I came home with some delicious wasabi-flavored almonds, which I obviously couldn’t use, but they sure were tasty!
I found some raw almonds at Trader Joe’s the next day. Just in case you purchase a nut milk maker, realize that you may need to go to a specialty grocery store to find plain, unsalted nuts. Certainly, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, or Whole Foods have plenty of options when it comes to raw nuts.
Once I had my nuts in hand, I was ready to make the almond milk. Before I started I thought that a tiny cup of almond milk would take several cups of almonds, I was worried I wouldn’t have enough. But that was not the case.
The Milk Depot machine looks like a pitcher and has three main components. The bottom where the nut milk ends up, a small cup with tiny holes where you put your nuts, which attaches to the third section with a blade.
The nuts go into the small cylinder cup in the machine which you then secure to the part with the rotating sharp blade. You fill the bottom pitcher area with water. I thought the nuts themselves would be “milked” or ground up to make the milk, but they are actually sort of ground up and juiced into the water below.
I made the milk by following the recipe that came with the machine. The recipe recommended using 1 cup of almonds, a pinch of salt, and a couple of teaspoons of vanilla extract.
I added all the ingredients, filled the pitcher with water to the recommended line, and turned the machine on. While it was pretty loud while it was grinding the nuts, I was surprised at how quickly the machine did its thing. I opened it to reveal quite a large amount of nut milk!
The final product was creamy and (surprise!) tasted like almond milk (with a touch of vanilla). Overall, I was impressed with how quickly the machine made a large amount of milk (around 4-5 cups) in such a short amount of time. With a bit of experimentation, I think you could personalize your nut milk creation to your individual tastes and preferences.
Once the machine is done, there are ground-up nuts left over in the nut cup. These could probably be repurposed for baking goods, nut butter, or almond flour. It is sort of like the pulp you might find once you juice your fruits and veggies in the juicer, you can use it for other recipes. I personally tossed the ground nuts because I know holding onto something for “the future” will not result in me doing anything creative with it anyway.
Milking Your Own Nuts
Overall, the Milk Depot nut milk maker surprised me with how quickly it made nut milk with little waste. If you are interested in having more control over the ingredients in your nut milk I would recommend it.
Milk Depot has a variety of recipes on their website for how to use the machine to make several different kinds of milk. It would be a good option for someone trying to have more control over what goes into their food, avoid additives, or who wants to get creative with milking nuts.
Wrapping up this nutty adventure, I’ve learned more about milking nuts than I had ever imagined. I do it for you. So, whether you’re a seasoned nut milker or just nut-curious, remember that every tiny almond holds a world of possibilities. So here’s to more adventures in nut milking in 2025! Get your Milk Depot nut milk maker here.
