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Welcome to your (and my) new favourite machine!!! If you’ve been hanging around for a while, you will know just how many plant-based milks over the years. What you might not know is that there have been a few nut milks I could never nail; one being almond, and another being hazelnut. I just hated the idea of using a milk bag or cheesecloth to strain the milk. Anytime a recipe becomes annoying like that, I’m OUT.
The other milk I could never get right was oat milk. I know it sounds like the simplest, but mine always turned out slimy and weird, so for obvious reasons, I gave up on that too. When Nama reached out to me to try their M1 Milk Maker, I had to admit, I was dubious. I mean, I’m not even vegan anymore, and how good could it actually be? I’m thrilled to say, I was seriously wrong. This machine is not just good, it’s FABULOUS. I’ve been having the most fun making all the different flavours of milk, and when I made this Hazelnut Milk, I just knew I had to share because it’s the perfect drink for Santa’s Cup!
This hazelnut milk recipe is velvety, lightly nutty, and completely free from thickeners, gums, or added oils. Made with roasted hazelnuts, macadamias, hemp seeds, and a single date, it blends into a silky milk perfect for overnight oats, iced coffee, smoothies, or drinking straight from the jar. Whether you’re dairy-free, vegan, or simply love a beautiful homemade staple, this is the milk you’ll want ready in your fridge all week.
One thing I want to note, very heavily: Don’t throw out the hazelnut discard because you are going to need it for my new Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies!!! One of the best things about this machine is that the pulp is taken care of for you. No cheesecloth needed, and the milk is creamy and delicious every single time. Nothing gets wasted, which is such a win for me.
First, you will need the Nama M1 Milk Maker for this recipe. You could attempt it in a blender with a cheese cloth, but this girl will not be testing this to confirm it turns out the same! Next, you’ll need just a handful of pantry items to make this homemade nut milk.
In all honesty, there is no comparison between homemade hazelnut milk and what you find in the grocery store. Store bought milks often contain stabilizers, emulsifiers, synthetic vitamins, natural flavours, and a shockingly small amount of actual nuts. Homemade milk, on the other hand, gives you control over the sweetness, many more nuts, no gums, oils, preservatives or fillers.
Honestly, I find homemade creamier and way tastier. It’s also a lot fresher, but who’s comparing! Let’s not even start talking about the environmental factor; making nut milk at home is essentially waste free, especially if you’re making cookies like my chocolate hazelnut cookies – in that case, there is zero waste! Once you experience the taste and texture of homemade, it’s nearly impossible to go back.
The benefits go far beyond flavour. Making your own milk offers:
This is an easy homemade nut milk recipe, especially with the Nama M1 Milk Maker. It creates ultra-smooth, creamy milk in minutes.
Make sure the spout cap is closed. Add hazelnuts, macadamias, hemp seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, a date, and water to the filter basket. Secure the lid, set the blending time to one minute, and press start. The Nama will literally handle everything. When prompted, open the spout. After ten seconds, the spin cycle begins. This pushes every drop of milk through, leaving the pulp behind. Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate. Don’t forget to put your pulp aside so that you can make these chocolate hazelnut cookies. Shake gently before using.
Don’t toss the hazelnut pulp, it’s full of flavour and fibre. You can make my newest chocolate hazelnut cookies. There are also tons of recipes on the internet for pulp muffins. You can add it to smoothies for extra richness and fibre. Stir the pulp into oatmeal or overnight oats for texture and additional fibre, or simply freeze the pulp for future use! Nothing goes to waste, one of the many joys of homemade milk.
This unsweetened hazelnut milk is creamy and versatile, making it perfect for ice lattes, overnight oats, smoothies, hot chocolate, chia puddings, porridge, adding to granola, or simply drinking it straight from the jar! There is another level of creaminess when it comes to homemade nut milks, and I find that they are way better for barista style drinks than most store bought nut milks.
The Nama M1 Milk Maker is the new reason I will be making nut milk multiple times a week. It’s quiet, intuitive, and produces the creamiest milk with zero mess. No straining bags, no squeezing, no gritty texture, honestly just pure bliss. It blends, strains, separates pulp, and dispenses everything for you. If you’ve struggled with homemade milks in the past, this machine changes everything. I also feel really creative with this machine. Before the Nama, I felt limited by what nuts I could use, but this machine makes experimenting with any nut an absolute joy.
Do I need to soak the nuts first? With the Nama M1 Milk Maker, soaking isn’t required. If using a traditional blender, soaking for 4–6 hours creates smoother milk.
Can I use raw hazelnuts instead of roasted? Yes. Raw hazelnuts make a lighter, subtler milk, while roasted hazelnuts create deeper flavour.
How long does hazelnut milk last? Homemade nut milk lasts 3–5 days in the refrigerator. Always store in a sealed glass jar.
Does hazelnut milk work in coffee? Absolutely. Hazelnut milk in coffee is creamy, flavourful, naturally sweet, and it foams well.
Can I sweeten it more? Yes. Add an extra date, a splash of maple syrup, or even a pinch of sea salt to enhance flavour.
If you made this hazelnut milk or have the Nama, I would love to hear from you! Leave a rating and review below and try these other nut milks next:
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