We find hazelnuts in cakes, biscuits, pastries, and although it may seem we eat a lot of them, we should pay more attention to them, especially in wintertime. Hazelnut milk is particularly delicious, and you can easily make it yourself at home.

Ingredients:

• a cup of hazelnuts
  
• 4 cups of water
  
• 5 pitted dates
  
• a pinch of salt
  
• a bit of vanilla for taste

Preparation:

First, coarsely grind the hazelnuts, then add finely chopped dates. Pour water over everything and let it stand overnight.

The next day, add salt and vanilla. Blend everything once more, then strain through a cheesecloth (put all the mixture in the cheesecloth, wrap it, and gently knead to squeeze out as much liquid as possible). The milk you get can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

We recommend drinking a cup of hazelnut milk every day.

The leftover pulp can be used for a smoothie or pastry.

Hazelnut milk is rich in magnesium, selenium, calcium, manganese, contains plenty of vitamin E and also antioxidants. It contains no cholesterol and no traces of antibiotics. If you mix a few tablespoons of cocoa into a glass of hazelnut milk, and for a thicker flavor add a banana, you'll get an exceptionally delicious and creamy dessert.