Gorilla Milk is my favorite way to drink green juice. The name sounds kind of crazy. The first time I heard of Gorilla Milk was 3 year ago from Lou Corona. He is a raw vegan Health Coach and lives, breathes and teaches raw vegan food. I was blessed to have been mentored by him for 45 days to do a raw vegan cleanse. He is a genuine, kind person and knows his stuff! Gorilla Milk is one of the nutritional drinks that he told me I had to drink to make sure I was getting enough protein and nutrients while cleansing. It still is one of my favorites. I did change it up a bit. I used what was available in my fridge. I'm a practical gal!
I added dinosaur kale, celery, red leaf lettuce, parsley, and cilantro. Last week I added arugula, swiss chard, cucumber and lettuce. I get different greens in my weekly Farm box and since this week, I only got a few greens, I went to the market to get more. I need my green juice!!!! I need my Gorilla Milk! I have such poor absorption in my gut that if I don't have my green juice, I feel dehydrated and tired. It is my lifeline!!!
Adding homemade almond milk to green juice helps to absorb the nutrients. It also adds essential omega 3 fatty acids, protein and calcium. Gorilla Milk will sustain me for hours longer than just a plain green juice. Actually, if I had the greens straight without the almond milk, I could only drink a small glass because it would make me nauseated...it is so detoxifying. But with the almond milk, I can drink a whole quart of green juice without any bad reaction at all and I feel amazing and energized! Be sure to check out my homemade almond milk tutorial below, its super easy to make!
How to make Homemade Almond Milk Video Tutorial:
So if you are having a hard time getting your green juice down, make Gorilla Milk. You can add red apples to your green juice if you want it sweeter. I prefer mine plain and simple in a nice tall glass with a straw. (These are the fun re-usable red plastic straws I use.)
I could drink this whole recipe myself but you see that hand in the background pouring the almond milk... that is my awesome hubby! I snatched him out of his office to come and pour the almond milk so I can snap a picture. He got the first honorary glass of Gorilla Milk. He is also a great taste tester! He gave this recipe a thumbs up! If you want your kids to drink green juice, blend in some dates into your Gorilla Milk. They will LOVE IT!
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Gorilla Milk
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 ounces 1x
Description
Gorilla Milk made with dinosaur kale, celery, red leaf lettuce, parsley, and cilantro. Last week I added arugula, swiss chard, cucumber and lettuce.
Ingredients
- 3 stalks of celery
- 4 large leaves of dinosaur kale
- ½ head of red leaf lettuce
- ½ bundle of cilantro
- ½ bundle of parsley
- (optional-2 red apples)
- 2 cups homemade almond milk
Instructions
- Run celery, kale, lettuce, cilantro and parsley through a juicer. Add apple if you prefer your green juice slightly sweet.
- Divide green juice among 2 tall glasses. Pour a cup of almond milk into each glass, stir and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
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Kelly says
Hi! So excited to see this recipe, been searching for a veggie based milk!!! Quick question, do you think this milk could work as a coffee creamer and/or with cold cereal?
Thanks
Ester Perez says
If you leave out the greens, it would be perfect for creamer and cereal.
Katheryn says
This intriguing title caught my attention and I had to check out the recipe. Would that drink work with a regular milk? My kids are allergic to nuts so we don't buy any almond milk. It would be a great way to make them eat the greens. Good tip about the dates. Dates are super sweet and blending them into the drink would make it sweeter for kids.
Ester Perez says
Yes, and it would take great with coconut milk too! I hope they like it!!! Xoxo, Ester
Priya says
Hi Ester,
I am making this for my 2 yr old. Can I make it and store for 4 days in the refrigerator? because I cannot spend so much time everyday to make it. Please advise me.
Ester Perez says
Hi Priya,
Greens oxidate very quickly in the fridge so I suggest storing for no more than 48 hours. If you use a vacuum seal container, it may last longer.
I completely understand about wanting to meal plan and save time. Life is very hectic when you have small children.
Warmly,
Ester