3-Ingredient Homemade Sesame Milk (Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Milk)

Homemade Sesame Milk is a plant-based drink made from sesame seeds, water, and a pinch of salt. An excellent alternative to cow's milk, designed for vegans and those with lactose allergies or intolerances, it's rich in iron, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats: a real boon for the body.

Delicious hot, warm or at room temperature, sesame milk is perfect to sip for breakfast, accompanied by biscuits or toasted slices of bread, but also to use in making smoothies, cakes, creams and sweet and savory recipes of all kinds.

How to Make Homemade Sesame Milk

Step 1

Step 1

To prepare the sesame milk, start by pouring the seeds into a large bowl, then add plenty of cold water and a pinch of salt.

To prepare the sesame milk, start by pouring the seeds into a large bowl, then add plenty of cold water and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Step 2

Mix everything together, then cover with a lid or plate and leave the sesame seeds to soak for 12 hours.

Mix everything together, then cover with a lid or plate and leave the sesame seeds to soak for 12 hours.

Step 3

Step 3

After the soaking time has passed, drain the sesame seeds, transfer them into the jug of a kitchen mixer and add the 750 ml of water.

After the soaking time has passed, drain the sesame seeds, transfer them into the jug of a kitchen mixer and add the 750 ml of water.

Step 4

Step 4

Blend until you obtain a thick, smooth and homogeneous mixture.

Blend until you obtain a thick, smooth and homogeneous mixture.

Step 5

Step 5

Pour the water and sesame mixture into a colander, placed over a bowl and lined with a clean tea towel.

Pour the water and sesame mixture into a colander, placed over a bowl and lined with a clean tea towel.

Step 6

Step 6

Squeeze the mixture well with the help of the cloth, so as to extract all the liquid and collect it in the bowl below.

Squeeze the mixture well with the help of the cloth, so as to extract all the liquid and collect it in the bowl below.

Step 7

Step 7

Finally, transfer the resulting drink into a glass bottle, using a funnel.

Finally, transfer the resulting drink into a glass bottle, using a funnel.

Step 8

Step 8

Enjoy your sesame milk!

Enjoy your sesame milk!

How to Store Any Leftovers

Homemade sesame milk can be stored in the refrigerator, tightly closed in a glass bottle or airtight container, for up to 3-4 days. It's a good idea to shake the container before drinking.