How To Make Pumpkin Seed Milk

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Vegetable milks are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, we can make them from all kinds of nuts - cashews, almonds, coconut, soy. Undoubtedly, they are a good alternative for vegans and vegetarians, and we manage to get the best out of nuts from them.

Another variety that is not so popular, but has an impressive light and fresh taste, is pumpkin seed milk. The recipe is easy and the drink is rich in protein. But what are the benefits of pumpkin seeds? It is a perfect way to enrich your diet.

In addition to being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, they also contain essential amino acids. They are rich in iron, a good source of zinc, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, copper. They also contain many vitamins - vitamin A, good for the eyes, skin and hair, vitamin B, which is deficient for many people, and vitamin E.

Pumpkin seeds has a slightly sweet and nutty taste. Their color is slightly green, so your milk will have such a shade.

The recipe for pumpkin seed milk is very easy and fast, as it is an ideal ingredient in smoothies and desserts. For about 3 cups you will need 250 grams of pumpkin seeds, 3 cups of mineral water and a little salt.

First, you need to soak the pumpkin seeds. Put the whole amount in a large bowl or glass jar and pour water over them. Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt and a few drops of lemon and cover the container in which you put them with a towel. You need to leave the nuts for 8 hours at room temperature. When eight hours have passed, drain and discard the water in which you soaked the nuts, then rinse the seeds several times.

For the next step you will need a blender, but if you do not have one - you can also use a blender. Put the seeds, the three glasses of water and a little salt in the blender (or in the blender bowl) and turn on at maximum speed for 60 seconds.

In case you want pumpkin seed milk to have a smoother texture, resembling store-bought milk, you need to strain it. Keep in mind, however, that in this way you remove the pulp, namely it contains the most useful substances.

If you want a drink with a sweet taste, when beating with a blender or blender, add a few dates, a spoonful of honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon. This way your milk will get the right dose of sweetness, but you will also load it with additional valuable ingredients. You can store the finished milk for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.