Instructions

1. Soak the almonds with salt and warm water for at least twelve hours. Strain and rinse once the soaking is complete.
2. Add the almonds (and dates if using) and water to a blender. You may have to do this in two batches if your blender is smaller. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
3. Strain the contents of the blender through a fine sieve gently pushing on it with a spoon to remove all the liquid. You may need to remove some of the almond pulp so that the milk can strain out. Or pour through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag, allowing the almond milk to collect in the jar. Twist the cheesecloth or nut milk bag to be sure to get all the precious liquid out.
4. If using add the vanilla extract and/or honey. 
5. Store the almond milk in glass jars. The almond milk should stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.