Got Milk?

Most of us drink milk in order to get our recommended daily dose of calcium, which is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system, among other things.

But did you know that 30-40% of the world’s population does not produce lactase, the enzyme needed to digest milk?

It’s true, but fear not - there are plenty of other ways to get the calcium you need. Leafy greens, broccoli, fish, and almonds are just a few examples of foods high in calcium. You can all try choosing a dairy-free alternative like almond milk, coconut milk, or rice milk.

We decided to experiment with non-dairy milks. Here’s our recipe for homemade chocolate banana almond milk – we like it and we hope you will too.

Chocolate Banana Almond Milk

Makes 3 cups

Serving size 4-6 ounces

2 Cups Almond Milk*
1 Cup Banana
1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 Tbsp Date Puree (or sweetener of your choice)
1 1/2 oz Belcolade Chocolate min cocoa 70 5%
3 tsp Vanilla
2 tsp Blackstrap Molasses
1/2 tsp Cinnamon


Steps

1. Place all ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.

*Almond Milk
1 Cup Blanched Almonds
3 Cups Water


Steps

1. Remove skin from the almonds.
2. Place almonds and water into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
3. Strain liquid through a cheesecloth-lined strainer.
4. Squeeze excess liquid out of the cheesecloth into the strainer.