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Learn how to make peanut milk with these step-by-step instructions. It’s simple and a tasty dairy free milk option!
*This post originally appeared in 2016 but has since been updated with new photos. It’s still the same great recipe, though!
Yes, PEANUT MILK. Like—gahhhhh I just can’t. If I’m being honest (which I’m trying to always be honest with you), I don’t typically make my own milk. Why? Because buying milk is way easier and less time consuming. With that said, homemade nut milk is THE BEST. Yes, the best. It’s fresh and, like pretty much everything else, way better (and better for you) because it’s homemade.
I thought—hey, homemade almond milk and cashew milk are very common, but what about peanut milk? I LOVE peanuts, and peanut milk is in fact just as delicious as it sounds. It tastes like peanut butter in a glass.
PEANUT MILK INGREDIENTS
- peanuts
- water
- dates
- vanilla extract
If you’ve made your own milk before, you’ll basically be doing the exact same thing but with peanuts instead of almonds/cashews/etc. But, let’s walk through how to make this milk.
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT MILK
Step 1: place peanuts in a bowl or jar and cover them with water. Soak peanuts for at least six hours.
Step 2: pour peanuts into a strainer and rinse them off. Then, place peanuts, water, dates, and vanilla into a blender and blend for 1 minute.
Step 3: place cheese cloth or a nut bag over a bowl, then slowly pour milk over top and squeeze the cheese cloth so that the milk comes out. This will drain out any of the pulp and assure that the milk is nice and smooth.
Step 4: store milk in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and enjoy it as-is, with cereal or even in your coffee!
NOTE: I received a few comments from readers suggesting that you can make peanut milk by combining peanut butter and water together in a blender. I tried this method and yes, it does work. It’s a lot faster than the method that I’m using in this recipe. However, I found the peanut flavor to be stronger when using actual peanuts. So, it’s your call! If you want to try the peanut butter method, go for
IF YOU LOVE THIS RECIPE, YOU’LL LOVE… chocolate peanut milk!
RECIPES TO GO ALONG WITH PEANUT MILK
How To Make Peanut Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts*
- 2 1/2-3 cups filtered water
- 2 pitted dates optional
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- To start, pour 1 cup peanuts into a container and then top them with 4 cups of filtered water. Store the container in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Once the peanuts have soaked, pour them out into a strainer and rinse them with cold water.
- Next, scoop out 1 cup of the peanuts and pour them into the blender. Add 2 1/2-3 cups filtered water (however much fits into your blender), the dates and the vanilla, and blend peanuts for 1 minute.
- Place a double layer of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag over a large container or bowl and carefully pour milk overtop, making sure the milk doesn't seep over the edges. Gently squeeze the bottom of the cloth so that the milk strains out and the only thing left is the peanut milk.
- Pour the milk into a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Was looking at making homemade peanut butter…but was looking at incorporating almond milk to thin out acct i put it in alot of stuff from yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal hot and cold.. and being fridged its pretty hard to distribute.. so with almond milk having long shelf life figured this might work.. just wanted some expert insight.thanks in advance
Hi would this work with peanut butter?
Yes! I’ve tried it and it works, though the peanut-y flavor will be more mild with peanut butter vs. actual peanuts.
Greetings. someone asked the same question. Can you use peanuts with the membrane still on them or do they have to be blanched?
Hi! I’ve only tried the milk using blanched almonds. However, you should be able to use peanuts with the membranes since you’re straining the milk through a cheesecloth anyway. Let me know if you try it!
Thank you for this great idea, Erin! It’s always a pleasure to read your blog. But I have one question… I don’t like the taste of raw peanut. Is the taste of the peanut milk better with roasted peanuts than with raw? What do you think?
I’ve tried it with both and think they taste pretty similar.. let me know if you give it a try!
Wello, whenever i make peanut milk n store it, atfer a while ley say less tham one day in the fridge. The milk n the water tends to separate, can someone explain this to me. Merci
Hi! This is totally normal and happens with a lot of nondairy milks, even store-bought ones. Just shake it before pouring it into your cup and that should do the trick.
Thanks for your recipe. I want to ask you more. How long does this last/store up to in the refrigerator? Thanks.
It lasts for 3 days! It makes a good amount so I usually drink it by itself, use it in smoothies and add it to my coffee.
Erin, this looks really good! I think I need to make these for myself and the kids. Love this idea!
Thanks Alyssa!
Hi! I just found this post, but I’m excited to start reading it I’ve also heard that you can make really good and i Made this today and delicious. Looking for great other new something recipes and this does it. Thanks for sharing.
Has anyone tried to use supplements in homemade nut or oat milk before?
Not that this isn’t an awesome milk, I’m just used to getting my b12 and all the others with my soya milch. This is really an awesome DIY.
Do I need to take the pinkish-brown membrane that covers the peanut when I make the milk?
Thanks!
This is great… but I prefer the easy way. If I want to make a small amount, I just add 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter to 3/4 cup of water and blend away. Of course you can add a bit of vanilla extract, and a sweetener if you like. But I like nut butter milk so much that I don’t bother with the additives. I DO add sunflower lecithin if I’m making a larger amount so it doesn’t separate in the fridge. Tastes fantastic!!
I’ve also heard that you can make really good peanut milk just by using peanut butter (the one that has only peanuts and salt in it… no sugar or other added ingredients). I have not tried it but a neighbor of mine makes it and she says it’s delicious. No soaking nuts! Just whiz together the peanut butter, water, and whatever else you decide to use… dates, vanilla extract, whatever.
Hi! I just found this post by googling pranut milk, actually, but I’m excited to start reading it 🙂
A question, however: I just made raw peanut milk, and the taste came out suuuuuper grassy–it’s not that it doesn’t taste like peanuts, it’s just that I guess I didn’t realize how bizarrely grassy raw peanuts tasted before making this milk, haha. Does the roasted peanut milk taste the same or does it have more of the conventional peanut taste?
Ha! Well, I can’t comment on peanut milk tasting like grass, but I will say that using roasted peanuts does make a pretty big difference in my opinion, because the roasting really brings out the flavor. Most peanuts sold in stores are already roasted, so if I were you I’d pick up some roasted peanuts and try the milk again because it should definitely taste like peanuts and not like grass 😉 Let me know if you try it!
This sounds delicious and I’d like to make it but could you please clarify between these two:
* 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
* Note: roasted peanuts are ok, just make sure they are salted.
Thanks
Hi Peter–I’m not quite sure what I meant by that (apologies!)–I think what I wanted to say is that if you have raw peanuts (rather than roasted) you can use those as well. Both work really well in this recipe!
Thanks for the reply. I’m so looking forward to making your Chocolate Peanut Milk ?
I will make my own version of peanut milk this weekend.
Question! So it seems that most nut milks use raw nuts before soaking, but you called for dry roasted peanuts. Is there any reason for this? I would imagine the roasted peanuts bring out the flavor more, but I was just curious if you found preference between the two. Thanks!
Great question! So it doesn’t really make a difference… I tend to have a difficult time finding raw peanuts at conventional grocery stores (i.e. the Giant Eagle near me), so I’ve used unsalted, roasted peanuts before and the milk turned out just fine. So whether you use raw peanuts or roasted peanuts, both ways turn out great, just make sure they’re unsalted!
I am a peanut fanatic- this sounds delicious! I can’t believe I’ve never had peanut milk before, with all the nut milks on the market recently.
Yes you must try it!
Just the other day I was thinking about why peanut milk isn’t a thing?! Like. There’s even veggie milk now, but no peanut milk? What’s that all about. I’m happy you made it a reality for me <3
I know!! I Googled it and Pinterest searched it and hardly anything came up and I was so confused. IT’S SO GOOD.
Peanut milk is super genius! Peanuts are way cheaper than almonds, so this is the most perfect DIY nut milk without breaking the bank!
I didn’t even think of that, but you’re so right! And it’s just as good too (in my opinion).
I love that you made peanut milk!! So creative 😀 And it looks so delicious and creamy too 🙂
It is!! Let me know if you try it 🙂
My GAWSH peanut milk sounds fantastic! I never even thought to do such a thing! Peanut chocolate milk, here I come!
You read my mind 😉
Ooooh this looks awesome. Yeah, why haven’t they made peanut milk yet? Sounds way better than almond!
Hahah I can’t say it’s better but…. it’s definitely on par and needs to become a ‘thing’ ASAP.
This is amazing, Erin!! Peanut milk in a chocolate smoothie… I’m dying! Must try this!
YESSS! Oh shoot now I’m wishing I would have tried that.
GAME CHANGER. Why should cashews and almonds have all the fun?! 😉 Looks so creamy and delicious Erin!
Right?! SUCH a game changer.