Easy Sunflower Seed Milk

This sunflower seed milk is full of plant-based goodness. It's rich in the B complex vitamins, which are essential for a healthy nervous system. Super easy to make and to incorporate into smoothies, overnight oats or simply drink straight from the jar.

Prep Time10 mins

Soak Time30 mins

Course: beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 10 ingredient or less, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, plant-based milk, seed milk, vegan

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup sunflower seeds shelled, raw and unsalted
3 cup water boiled and filtered, depending on your water quality
1 tsp vanilla extract optional
1 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of your choice optional
1 pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

Pour boiling water over the sunflower seeds, add a pinch of salt and let soak for 30 minutes. (If you're really in a hurry you may skip this step).
Strain and rinse with clean water.
Add the seeds and water to a high-speed blender and blend until all the seeds are finely ground.
Pour into a cheesecloth with a large bowl underneath.
Squeeze all of the moisture out and then stir in the sweetener or vanilla if desired.
Sunflower seed milk keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.