How to Freeze and Defrost Almond Milk
If you've ever had a carton of almond milk leftover and worried about it going bad before you can finish it, you may have wondered, can you freeze almond milk? In short, yes you can! In this post, I will explain the best methods to freeze almond milk and the reasons you might want to freeze it!
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 2 16 ounce freezer safe containers
Ingredients
- 1 carton almond milk
Instructions
Using Ice Cube Trays
- Pour your almond milk into the ice cube tray, and place the lid on top if you have one.
- Place the tray in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until set. Placing it in the freezer overnight is another good option.
- When the cubes are set, pop them out of the ice cube tray, and transfer them to a freezer bag. Label with the date. This is important so that you don't use expired almond milk cubes.
Using Containers
- Measure out how much each container holds. For example, a 16-ounce container holds 2 cups.
- Pour the almond milk into the container.
- Label the containers with the date and contents, and place them in the freezer.
How to Defrost
- In the Fridge Overnight: Place the amount of almond milk you need to defrost in the refrigerator. Overnight it will slowly defrost and return to liquid form. If you have a particularly large container, it may take longer than overnight for it to defrost.
- While Cooking: This is not my favorite option, because if you defrost the almond milk while you're cooking you won't have a chance to add it to your blender to combine, which can result in your recipe having a strange flavor or consistency.
- Warm Water: If you need your almond milk defrosted more quickly, you can opt to submerge it in warm water. You can do this by placing the frozen container of almond milk into a larger bowl filled with lukewarm water. Or if using cubes, place in a baggie, and submerge it into a bowl of warm water, or run it under the faucet until it is has completely defrosted
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Notes
Expert Tips for Freezing and Defrosting Almond Milk
- Before you decide which method to use for freezing consider your use for the almond milk after its defrosted. For example, if your primary purpose is to use your cubes in smoothies, then using an ice cube tray is likely the best option. However, if you plan to use the almond milk for baking recipes, then using larger containers is likely the best way to go.
- Always label your frozen almond milk with the date. It will keep for up to 6 months, but beyond that, you will want to discard it.
- If freezing cubes for a recipe, measure the volume of each cube so you know how many cubes you need for a particular recipe.
- After thawing, be sure to blend your almond milk to return it to a creamy texture. Place it in the blender for 20-30 seconds to combine the solids and the liquids.
- Never drink defrosted almond milk straight! The taste will be a little off, and even if you blend it, you will not achieve the cream consistency and freshness of original almond milk.