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Almond Milk with Dates

This creamy, homemade almond milk naturally supports milk supply. By adding fiber-rich dates—another powerful lactation-boosting ingredient—this recipe offers a nutrient-dense, no-cook alternative to traditional soymilk for postpartum hydration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 3-5 medjool (palm) dates

Equipment

  • High quality blender

Method
 

  1. Soak: Soak 1 cup of raw almonds in water for 8 hours or overnight to soften.
  2. Blend: Drain the soak water. Add almonds and 4 cups of fresh filtered water to a high-quality blender. Add dates for an extra lactation boost and a hint of sweetness. Blend for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Strain: Pour through a nut milk bag and squeeze thoroughly.
  4. Warm & Enjoy: In keeping with traditional "warming" recovery practices, I recommend gently heating your almond milk before drinking to support easy digestion.

Notes

While we strain out the fiber-rich pulp (save that for my energy balls!), the resulting milk is rich in almond oils and plant sterols—the specific components that act as galactagogues to support your milk supply.