Simple and nourishing, this plant milk is made in one turn of the blender from hulled hemp seeds, naturally rich in protein. With no soaking and no straining required, it is the ideal drink to start the day. A staple worth always having on hand.
Raw hemp milk
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Ingredients
- 1 cup hulled hemp seeds
- 3 cups water
- 3 to 4 tbsp agave nectar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
- Pour the hemp seeds, the water, the agave nectar and the vanilla extract into a blender.
- Blend until the milk is perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Chill before serving.
Tip
For a chocolate version, add two teaspoons of raw cacao powder per half cup of the finished milk.
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FAQ: your questions about raw hemp milk
What are the qualities of hemp milk?
What sets hemp apart from other seeds is above all its fatty acid profile: it contains both omega-6 and omega-3 in a ratio close to 3 to 1, a proportion that is rare in everyday food. Hulled seeds also provide complete proteins, meaning they contain the essential amino acids, along with magnesium, iron and zinc. Because the milk is blended without straining, all of that ends up in the glass — unlike a strained almond milk, where part of it stays in the pulp. That said, it is a drink, not a supplement: it fits into a varied diet, it does not replace one.
Which plant milk is the healthiest?
There is no single answer, and the question is worth turning around: the most interesting one is whichever has the shortest ingredient list. A homemade milk, blended from seeds and water, contains no added oil, no sugars and no thickeners — unlike many industrial drinks. Nutritionally, hemp and soya stand out for their protein content; almond and hazelnut are lighter; oat and rice are the richest in carbohydrates. So the best choice is the one that matches your use: a protein base for the morning, a light drink for coffee, a sweeter milk for baking.
How do you prepare hemp?
Hulled seeds need no preparation at all: eat them as they are, sprinkled over a salad, a porridge or a soup, or blended into milk as here. They cannot be sprouted, since hulling has removed the outer coat. Whole seeds can be soaked for a few hours and sprouted, but their shell stays crunchy and is not to everyone's taste. In every case, do not heat them: their fatty acids are fragile and oxidise quickly. Keep an opened pack in the fridge, away from light, and use it within two to three months.
What can you make with hemp?
In the kitchen, hulled seeds turn into milk, plant cream, a spreadable butter, pesto, or a vegan parmesan when blended with nutritional yeast and salt. They also replace pine nuts in a stuffing or a sauce. Cold-pressed hemp oil is used cold only, as a dressing — never for cooking. The flour left from pressing goes into raw cracker and bread doughs. And beyond food, the plant supports a whole industry: textiles, ropemaking, insulation and fibre-based building materials.
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