Hazelnuts are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have a number of heart-healthy benefits and have been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Oxidative stress may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Manganese superoxide dismutase—one of the antioxidant enzymes found in hazelnuts—helps decrease oxidative stress and may help reduce your risk of developing cancer.

Homemade Hazelnut Milk:

Ingredients:

– Soak 80g walnuts for 8 hours.

– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

– Pinch of salt

– About 500ml water

Add all ingredients to the Nut Milk Maker and run through one “Nut Milk”.

Chocolate Hazelnut Milk:

– 1 cup (240 mL) homemade hazelnut milk see recipe above

– 1 heaping tablespoon (8 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1 Medjool date pitted