# Homemade Pistachio Milks This DIY Nut Milk is a Tasty Dairy-Free Alternative By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-pistachio References: [mynameisyeh](http://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2015/10/homemade-pistachio-milk-some-other-things-im-loving-these-days) The 'My Name is Yeh' blog recently put together a recipe for homemade pistachio milk. For those who are lactose intolerant, it can be difficult to find a suitable alternative to cow's milk. This DIY [nut milk recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-milk) provides a homemade solution for those who adhere to a dairy-free lifestyle. The recipe involves taking a cup of pistachios and soaking them in water overnight. This process softens the nuts and makes them easier to blend. The pistachio mixture is then strained to extract as much liquid as possible. The end result is a milky substance that delivers the rich and nutty tasty of pistachios. The milk can then be used to make [dairy-free smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk) or simply drank on its own. The homemade pistachio milk provides an delicious alternative for those who cannot consume dairy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Nut Milks:** Opportunities for home-based nut milk brands to cater to lactose intolerant consumers with innovative nut milk flavors. - **Dairy Alternative Market:** Increasing demand for healthier dairy substitutes encourages the production of new dairy-free products and ingredients like pistachio milk and other non-dairy nut milks. - **DIY Eating Trends:** Rising interest in healthy, homemade meals encourages consumers to make their own non-dairy milk alternatives like pistachio milk at home. ### Where This Applies - **Nut Milk Industry:** Pistachio farmers and companies can capitalize on growing demand for nut-based dairy alternatives by expanding their product lines, and offering new flavor variations in the nut milk industry. - **Organic Food Industry:** Organic food brands can explore new product innovations for milk alternatives that cater to niche dietary requirements and health-conscious consumers. - **Beverage Industry:** Non-dairy nut milk companies and beverage brands can capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based dairy alternatives, by creating ready-to-drink or pre-packaged mixes of nut-based milk. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Pistachio Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-creamer.md) - [Nutty Barista Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-series-pistachio-milk.md) - [Single-Serve Pistachio Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-milk-latte.md) - [Flavorful Pistachio Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-coffee.md) - [Pecan Vegan Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-pkn.md) - [Low-Ingredient Unsweetened Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-1925-unsweetened.md) - [Pecan-Based Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecana.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Pistachio Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-de-pistche.md) - [Collaboration Pistachio Milk Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peets-x-tche-pistachio-milk.md)