We're Obsessed With This Almond Milk-Making Machine

Today we’ll be introducing you to our latest obsession for any almond-milk lovers: The Almond Cow. Before we explain this amazing machine though, a bit of background on nut milks and why they are suddenly so popular.

The world has gone nuts for alternative plant milks over the last few years. A stroll down the milk aisle at the supermarket will leave your head spinning with a selection including soy, almond, macadamia, cashew, oat, coconut, rice, hemp, and even quinoa milk.

According to a 2020 report the Australian soy and almond milk industries have grown 7% in the last five years and are worth a staggering $301 million. With so many different nut and grain milks hitting the market and new brands quickly popping up, one can only imagine just how big the plant milk industry is.

So why have people jumped the dairy fence and onto the greener pastures of alternative milk? There are several factors causing people to make the switch, including dietary restrictions, animal welfare, environmental impacts, health concerns and taste preference.

As an almond milk convert that dabbles with the occasion oat milk flat white, I swear by the health benefits from my skin to my gut. Each type of plant milk has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on a person’s nutritional needs, diet, health goals and personal preferences. Let’s look at a few of the benefits of drinking the nut-milk-favourite: Almond Milk.

Almond Milk Benefits

Low in Calories: Compared to dairy milk and other nut milks, unsweetened almond milk has the lowest number of calories—less than a third of regular milk. It is also low in carbs, sugar and fat, making it the best milk for weight watchers.
Lactose-Free: It may come as a surprise, but close to 75% of the population is lactose intolerant, which means they are unable to digest lactose—the sugar found in milk. Common reactions as a result of this intolerance include stomach aches and bloating. Almond milk is naturally lactose-free, making it the perfect alternative.
Vitamin Rich: Almond milk is a natural source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body from free radicals. It helps combat inflammation and is known to protect against heart disease and cancer.
Tasty & Versatile: I may be a little biased here, but almond milk is nutty, naturally sweet, and gosh darn delicious. It’s also easy to froth, perfect in coffee, ideal in smoothies, with your cereal or as a dairy substitute when baking.

Almond Cow: The Easy Way to Make Nut Milk Yourself

While the market is flooding with alternative milks, some are made using stabilisers, sweeteners, and other additives. A no-go, if you're trying to keep things natural.

A sure-fire way of making your nut milk as pure as possible is by taking matters into your own hands.

Thankfully, we've discovered a handy machine that can make this process so easy. The Almond Cow.

Ranking number one as our favourite plant-based milk maker, the Almond Cow is sleek, easy to use, and a zero-waste alternative to all those cartons. All you need to do is add water and any nut, seed, or grain, hit the cow button on top, and this milk-making wizard can produce 5-6 cups of fresh milk in minutes.

The Almond Cow is super handy in that it automatically separates the milk from the pulp—which you can also use in a range of delicious recipes provided on the Almond Cow website.

buy almond cow nut milk maker — Almond Cow, The Plant-Based Milk Maker ($257)

shop

Almond Cow Reviews

“When I started to calculate the costs, buying pre-made milk really added up. Hence my decision to purchase an Almond Cow. And let me tell you, it was the best decision ever!.”

- Megan

“I’ve recently become obsessed with this contraption and have been making all sorts of fresh nut milks using whatever ingredients I want” -Bethany

Almond Cow Alternative: Brewista Nutramilk Nut Processor

Another excellent high-end nut processor is the Brewista Nutramilk Nut Processor. This device can make up to 2 litres of milk in 15 minutes using any nut imaginable. But not only does it make milk, but it can also whip up nut butter, spreads, dips, and smoothies. The processor comes with a stainless steel filter, built-in spigot, LCD screen, no-slip base, dishwasher-safe materials, cleaning brush and recipe book.

Nutramilk Nut Processor Reviews

“Amazing machine, making almond milk is such a breeze now, no more squeezing and no left-over almond meal!!” – Michael

“Excellent. Wise investment in the kitchen. Makes almond milk with ease. No squeezing out the pulp to get the milk out. Makes wonderful almond milk. Makes better almond milk than the watered down almond milk that you buy in the supermarkets.” - Phillip

Need some coffee with that milk? See our roundup of the best home espresso machines, here.