More than 3000 years ago, pistachios were considered the food of kings in the Near and Middle East and a remedy in Ayurvedic nutritional philosophy. For good reason! Because pistachios contain a lot of calcium and phosphorus. These nutrients strengthen our bone structure and protect our teeth. On the other hand, pistachios are a real vitamin bomb, because they contain vitamin E (known as an anti-aging vitamin), A (important for metabolic processes and a healthy intestinal flora) and B. Pistachio milk can therefore be a real enrichment, especially for vegetarians or vegans.
But that's not all! Pistachio milk also contains a high concentration of iron and potassium. But there are also some proteins (more than 20% protein!) and fiber in the milk alternative. These keep you full for a long time, keep the blood sugar level low, prevent cravings and also boost digestion. Conversely, pistachio milk can also help us lose weight. Pistachio nuts are real health prodigies!
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So whether in muesli, matcha or coffee, the creamy, nutty pistachio milk is not only ultra-healthy and environmentally friendly, but also delicious. Because it is relatively tasteless and hardly sweet and therefore goes perfectly with coffee! Speaking of coffee: Due to the high fat content, pistachio milk froths like no other! And all without any additional oils. So for anyone who likes their cappuccino with a foamy head, pistachio milk is the new must-have in the fridge!
But there is bad news: Pistachio milk is unfortunately only available in America and is quite expensive there at around 6.50 euros per liter. The reason: the trees only grow in very specific regions and also very slowly. The good news: You can easily make the pastel green milk yourself - without any additives! We'll show you how too!
Make your own pistachio milk:
You need this:
The preparation:
- First, soak the pistachios in cold water for about 4 hours (even better: overnight).
- Then drain the water and rinse the seeds thoroughly.
- Then let it dry for a while!
- As a next step, put the pistachios in the blender with a liter of water and the vanilla pod or a pinch of cardamom and cinnamon. Add the maple syrup or the dates and blend on high until no more chunks can be seen.
- Then pour the liquid through a very fine sieve or ideally a nut milk bag to remove the nut pulp.
- Then enjoy or store the pistachio milk in the fridge. It keeps for three to five days.
Of course, you can make the pistachio milk even easier in a plant-based milk maker. The equipment is not exactly cheap, but it is a long-term investment because you can produce all kinds of milk alternatives.
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Pistachio milk is definitely a great, environmentally friendly alternative to milk, which we are now making a firm part of our diet. Especially if you want to avoid animal products for the sake of the environment, the green drink is a great substitute for cow's milk. Have you tried them too? Let us know how you like it in the comments.
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