Just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make, The Best Creamy Hemp Milk is so quick and easy to make! Just blend and enjoy, no straining needed. Hemp milk is super rich and creamy and can be used on cereal, in cooking, or baking, in smoothies, and there is also an option to make it into hemp cream which is perfect for coffee or creamy sauces!
What does hemp milk taste like? Similar to almond milk, hemp milk is neutral with a light nutty flavor, but it is actually much creamier than either almond or soy milk. This is why it is one of my favorite non-dairy milks to use when cooking, in baking, or in my coffee. Yum!
Not only is it tasty, but hemp milk is very good for you. Hemp hearts are incredibly nutritious. They are high in protein and are rich in healthy fats and essential amino acids including omega-3 and omega-6. They are also a great source of vitamin E and minerals, such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
One of the reasons I love making hemp milk is that hemp hearts are naturally very tender, so they are easily broken down in a blender no soaking is required! This is why they are such an amazing option for making homemade plant-based milk that is completely nut free.
Just add the hemp hearts and water to a blender, and blend! That's it. No straining or nut milk bag is needed because there is no pulp. You can optionally add a bit of sweetener such as agave, maple syrup, or sugar, a pinch of vanilla, and if you want chocolate hemp milk just mix in some cocoa or cacao powder.
How to Make Hemp Milk:
The only ingredients you will need are water and hemp hearts. Ensure that you are using hemp hearts (which are hulled hemp seeds). Do not use hemp seeds as they will not blend properly. Hemp hearts can be found in the health food section of your grocery store. If your store doesn't carry them you can get them at health food stores, or on amazon. You can also additionally mix in a sweetener of choice and/or vanilla extract or cocoa powder to your milk if you desire.
The instructions are the same whether you are making hemp milk or hemp cream. Add the water and hemp hearts to a blender. Optionally you can add sweetener and/or vanilla extract. Blend very well until it is completely smooth and creamy (I like to blend for at least 2 minutes). Pour into a bottle or container with a lid and store in the fridge until ready to use. It should keep fresh for up to 5 - 7 days or you can freeze it. Shake well before using as the milk can settle and separate. Use the hemp milk on cereal, in baking, when cooking in coffee, or tea, anywhere you like!
The Best Creamy Hemp Milk is...
- super rich and creamy
- good for you
- delicious in coffee
- requires just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make!
More plant-based milk recipes you might like:
Oat Milk (Super Creamy)
Banana Milk
3 Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Milk
Strain-Free Cashew Milk
The Best Cashew Coffee Creamer
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Sam Turnbull.
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The Best Creamy Hemp Milk (or cream)
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Ingredients
For hemp milk:
- 3 ½ cups water
- ½ cup hemp hearts
For hemp cream:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup hemp hearts
Optional add ins:
- 1 - 4 tablespoons sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave, sugar)
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 - 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, (for chocolate hemp milk)
Instructions
- The instructions are the same whether you are making hemp milk or hemp cream. Add the water and hemp hearts to a blender. Optionally you can add sweetener, vanilla extract, and/or cocoa powder. Blend very well until it is completely smooth and creamy (I like to blend for at least 2 minutes). Pour into a bottle or container with a lid and store in the fridge until ready to use. It should keep fresh for up to 5 - 7 days or you can freeze it. Shake well before using as the milk can settle and separate. Use the hemp milk on cereal, in baking, in coffee or tea, anywhere you like!
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Vimala says
Thanks!
Lexi says
Just tried this, it's the first nut milk I've made and it turned out GREAT! Love that there is no soaking or straining needed and none of those additives that the store bought hemp milks have. Thanks!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Wonderful! Thanks for your review!
Linda says
I like this, unfortunately I still felt the need to strain it, even then it still felt grainy when drinking. Both my water and hemp hearts were cold right out of the fridge. Should they be room temp or hotter, or do I just need to invest in an expensive more powerful blender?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Linda, hemp hearts are very soft and should blend easily. Are you sure you were using shelled hemp hearts? If they are not shelled the husk will be difficult to blend, even with a high-powered blender. You could also try letting the hemp hearts soak in the water for 20 - 30 minutes before blending so they can soften up. I hope that helps!
Laura V says
My daughter has so many allergies so hemp is one of my go-to’s. Have you used this in making desserts or ice cream? I attempted to make ice cream with hemp milk (store bought) and it didn’t turn out great. I wonder if it’s the additives or if I need something heavier, like the cream recipe. Any ideas? Appreciate any help!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Laura, I haven't tried it, but my guess is because the store-bought versions are too watered down. You could try my cashew based ice cream recipe, and sub hemp hearts instead of cashews and I bet that would work. You might want to start with a 1/2 or 1/4 batch first just to make sure it works. I hope that helps!
Rachel says
Is it necessary to strain the hemp milk?
Thank you
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Not in this recipe!
Maria says
how much does it make total if you're making the hemp milk?
Maria Gonzales says
I just realized that it's a silly question and it makes 4 cups. lol
Susan says
Hello! I am grateful for this recipe. I made the hemp milk version and first tried it in hot tea, worked fine and tastes great. I tried it in hot coffee and it curdled then settled to the bottom. I really want to make this work - any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
As we understand it, because coffee has a higher pH, the acidity will curdle the milk on contact. But if you add the coffee very slowly to warm hemp milk, then the ph will slowly increase and will be less likely to curdle.
Susan Kaufman says
Thank you for your suggestion. I tried it and unfortunately, it didn't work for me. I might try a different brand of coffee.
CF says
You could add a bit of sunflower lecithin - it helps prevent splitting. I add it to my creamer (~1/2 teaspoon of lecithin in 1.5 cups of creamer).
Carrie says
Wow super easy, def creamier than other milk alternatives and hemp hearts have so much nutritional value that you really can’t go wrong with this.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Thanks for sharing!
Jehni says
What a great idea!! I have been concerned about all the additives my soy milk lists so I would love to give this a go. Just a question: I've never seen "hemp hearts" in Australia - are these any different to hemp seeds?
Val says
the packed says shelled hemp seeds, so not sure if ours are shelled...
Jehni says
Thanks Val 🙂 I've since been doing some more digging and found that here in Tasmania we actually have a local hemp farm who produce hemp hearts so I've ordered a kilo! I think you are right and they are hemp seeds which have been shelled. Looking forward to giving this recipe a go.
Jane says
I'm finding it hard to get hemp hearts not seeds in Melbourne. Would appreciate it if you can share your source:)
Jehni says
Hi Jane, absolutely! We sourced ours from the Tassie Hemp Shop - their online shop is great and delivery over $100 is free - https://www.thetassiehempshop.com.au/shop/p/product-2-zh4sg-33xzk-k84rm-mcmxg
I hope that address sticks but if not just google tassie hemp shop and it should come right up.
Jane says
thanks Jehni 🙂
Rose_Anne says
Less muss and fuss than oat milk, Sam. Thanks kindly! I'm thinking ~1/8 teaspoon coconut extract added would make a lovely alternate to (the ridiculously-high-fat-content) coconut milk.
Julie says
one ounce of hemp hearts, which roughly translates to one cup of milk here, has 15g of fat. A cup of unsweetened coconut milk has 4g of fat.
Rose_Anne says
Thanks kindly, Julie!