* Exported from MasterCook * 

Recipe By     :From: Rita DePuydt 
Serving Size  : 1

 Amount   Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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 1/2      cup           almonds -- raw,  (blanched) or raw cashews 
 2        cups          water 
 1/8      teaspoon      Stevia extract 
 1        tablespoon    oil 
 1        pinch         salt 

To blanch almonds, drop them into a pan of boiling water. Let set until water 
cools. Slip off skins with thumb and index finger. 

Place either blanched almonds or cashews in a blender with part of the water. 
Pulse on grind. Add the rest of the water, Stevia, oil, and salt. Blend until 
smooth. 

Strain using a fine-mesh strainer. If cheesecloth is available, line strainer 
with it. Press out liquid. Pick up cloth and squeeze. If you do not have 
cheesecloth, strain twice. 

Description: "A Stevia Beverage" 
Source: "from her book Baking With Stevia 
Copyright: "Copyright � 1997 used by permission." 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 539 Calories; 51g Fat (79.9% calories 
from fat); 14g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 
155mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 9 Fat. 

NOTES : ****Note: Will store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.