Homemade Hemp Milk

I didn't even know hemp milk existed until about a year ago, and now I swear by it. What's even more amazing about being able to make it yourself is that it's way better than buying it in store for so many reasons.
1. It's zero waste (just buy your hulled hemp seeds at the bulk store)
2. It's healthier since there are no added preservatives or sweeteners.
3.You can make however much you need so never have to throw out a barley used carton!

The seeds have a super long shelf life so you can always have hemp milk on hand, just takes about 3 minutes of preparation, a blender, and a fine cloth of some sort.

You can also use those reusable produce mesh bags, or even a fine cloth that you have kicking around (an old t-shirt would probably do the trick)
 As long as water can get through it, it'll do, there is no need to buy fancy new equipment.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of hulled hemp seeds 
• 2 cups of water 
• 1 tsp maple syrup or dates to sweeten

*I personally don't sweeten it unless I plan on just straight out drinking it, but if you're baking it's definitely a good idea to sweeten it, although still not necessary.*

Directions: 

Throw everything into a blender and blend for about 30-45 seconds, until it looks nice and milky.

Then, carefully pour the milk into a cheesecloth over a bowl or jar, and squeeze all the milk out.

And voila! Homemade, and zero-waste hemp milk!

Note: 

You can compost the fibers that are left in the cloth, or even save it to make vegan cheese or to add into a smoothie for extra fiber. 

Keep in mind that too much of this stuff is not a good thing, as it is difficult for your stomach to digest due to its harshness. It is extremely good for you, don't get my wrong. But too much of something is never a good thing, right?