How to make almond milk at home

Almond milk with vanilla, or any other spice of your choice
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup soaked almonds
Soak then in a wide mouth jar in the refrigerator overnight and rinse before using
3 cups water
1 tsp vanilla natural essence
3-5 soft pitted dates (or soak hard dates in water for 1/2 hour) or
other sweetener to taste such as honey or stevia
Preparation
Blend the soaked almonds with the water until smooth.
strain the mixture through a strainer, or cheesecloth, or sprout bag, into a bowl.
Save the almond pulp in a container and put in the refrigerator for later use.

Put the almond milk back into the blender carefully, add the vanilla, and dates or other sweetener until smooth.
This milk will last in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days. Shake well before using. Variation: Blend in a banana and use a pinch of nutmeg, or cinnamon, or experiment with other fruits and sweeteners of your choice.
with the almond pulp you can make cookies, add to hot cereal like oat, or use your imagination and creativity.