Zero Waste Keto Walnut Milk and Granola

If you have been trying to incorporate more eco-friendly habits into your day-to-day activities, incorporating zero waste recipes is probably already on your radar. This Keto breakfast is not only nutritious and delicious, but it is also environmentally friendly and leaves no waste behind. This recipe demonstrates how to make nut milk and use the by-products to create crunchy low-carb granola. This nut pulp granola makes for a perfect breakfast when paired with creamy walnut milk.

What other nuts can you use for this recipe?

The choices are endless; as long as you use raw nuts, you can prepare any low-carb milk and granola you prefer. You can use almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia, or brazil nuts. For a nut-free version, use sunflower seeds.

How to prepare this Keto walnut milk?

Simply soak the nuts in water overnight and blend them the following day. Strain them using a fine mesh strainer or a nut milk cloth laid inside to result in smooth walnut milk. It is best to use a high-speed blender for thicker nut milk; however, you can also use a regular blender, but you’d have to blend for a couple more minutes.

Why should the granola be baked for longer than an hour?

Since the nut pulp is saturated in water, the granola mixture should dehydrate first before crisping up. This is why we are baking it at a low temperature for a more extended period of time.

Can you flavor this Keto nut milk?

Absolutely! If you prefer your plant-based milk sweetened, you can add a couple of drops of liquid stevia. For flavoring, you can add vanilla extract or cocoa powder.

How can you customize this zero-waste granola?

The nut pulp is the base of this granola, and you can adjust the remaining ingredients to your liking. You can add chopped/slivered nuts, seeds, and other spices. You can also add dried fruits and sugar-free chips after baking the granola.

How long can you store the walnut milk and granola?

You can keep the walnut milk in the fridge for 5 days to a week. Since this recipe contains no stabilizers, you’ll need to shake the milk before using it. As for the granola, store it in an airtight container at room temperate for 1 week. You can keep it in the fridge for 2-3 weeks and in the freezer for a couple of months.

Serving size:

This recipe yields 3-5 servings depending on the portion. Here, the macros are for ½ cup of granola served with 200 ml walnut milk. Feel free to consume a larger quantity, but don’t forget to adjust your macros.