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Almond milk

Almond milk is a special kind of milk that is made from almonds. Do you know what almonds are? They are little nuts that grown on trees!

To make almond milk, we first take some almonds and soak them in water overnight. Then, we blend the almonds very well with water until we get a smooth paste. We strain the paste through a special cloth or a piece of a mesh, to remove the nuts’ little pieces and skins that we don’t need.

The liquid that we get from the paste is almond milk! It looks like milk, but it’s not made from cows like regular milk. It’s made from nuts! That’s why people who are allergic to cows’ milk like to drink almond milk instead.

Almond milk has some benefits! It’s naturally low in sugar, so it’s a good choice for people who are watching their sugar intake. And it’s also low in calories than cow’s milk. It’s a great source of vitamins and minerals like calcium, vitamin E, and vitamin D.

Almond milk is often used as a substitute for cow’s milk in cooking and baking. It can also be enjoyed on its own or mixed into smoothies or coffee. Yum!
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