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How to make flax milk
Add the flaxseed to a high-speed food processor/blender. Pour in the water and blend.If your blender is not very powerful, just keep on blending for a few minutes until the seeds have broken down. The process of making it is slightly different from the majority of other plant-based milk recipes (like homemade walnut milk)—with a couple of additional steps. However, for all the nutritional value that flax milk gives, I think it’s worth it. Plus, through my various experiments with making this at home, I’ve picked up a few tips for wonderfully creamy homemade flax milk. Let the milk sit for about 10 minutes, then scoop out the slimy layer that has formed on the surface. Carefully collect it with a spoon or ladle. Then, pour the milk through a nut milk bag to collect the pulp. The flaxseed milk is ready. Store in a glass bottle in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Tips for non-slimy flax milk
Flax milk can have similar problems as homemade oat milk—it can be quite “slimy” if done incorrectly. Flax seeds contain gelling properties that gel up when combined with liquid. The tips below will help reduce the slimy effect.
Hot water will make your homemade flax milk slimier. Blending it for too long will affect the slime levels. The longer you blend it, the slimier your milk will be. It also follows that you need to properly ratio the liquid to the seeds. Flaxseeds are used to make an egg substitute, and we know that adding a small amount of liquid will create a gelatinous mix. So, you need to make sure to add enough water to avoid this.
Optional add-ins
Sweetener: I like to stick to natural unrefined sugars like maple syrup, agave, or Medjool dates. Everyone’s sweet tooth is slightly different, so I’d suggest starting with 1/2 tbsp of any liquid sweetener or 2-3 Medjool dates. You can then increase the amounts to your taste. Spices: Vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc., can all help turn dairy-free milk from somewhat bland to almost addictive. Try 1/4 tsp to begin with and increase if needed. Cacao powder: As with all my plant-based milk, I definitely suggest adding cacao powder for a delicious chocolate milk variety.
If you try this flax milk recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
