Chefwave Milkmade Dairy Alternative Milk Maker W/ 6 Plant-Based Programs And Auto-Clean Function

Recently I started to make my own soy milk again, I started out by using a Vitamix to grind the beans, although the Vitamix is a wonderful, powerful blender, but each time after I grind the beans I still need to manually strain, squeeze then cook the extract of the soy juice (milk), very strenuously and time consuming, that was the reason why I haven’t make my own soy milk for a long time. Then I learned about the Joyoung milk maker. At first I was debating if I would just go ahead and buy one of the machine but then I decided to searching online for something else that might be equally good or comparable to Joyoung, I want to have options for myself. A couple days of research then I saw this ChefWave milkmaker machine!After reading the reviews (on Amazon it actually has more reviews than top Joyoung model and better ratings too), I did some comparisons then I decided to go ahead and give it a try, boy, was I glad I did, this machine is so convenient and efficient! Within couple days after I received it I started making soy milk. At 1st I was a little hesitant about making soy milk without straining it which is not the way how I grew up with drinking the whole thing, milk extract and pulp, we always extracted the milk and discard the pulp or using the pulp for some other recipes. But with this milkmaker machine it grinds the beans/nuts so fine and smooth that I found myself actually likes it and drink everything the way it made.I heard the top model of Joyoung milkmaker machine is few minutes quicker for each batch than this ChefWave does, but then Joyoung machine cost about $150 more so I don’t mind spending a few minutes longer to make my plant milk each time and saved myself $150, it’s good deal to me.I only have this machine for one week, but I have made 10-12 batches of soy milk and also hazelnut and almond, I have much more to explore yet. One thing I want to mention is the recipe booklet that came with the machine indicated each 20oz batch to add 3/4 tablespoons of dried beans/nuts, I found it too little and the milk came out very watery, so I modified it and used one tablespoon full to make 10oz. I did soaked my soy beans overnight then I used that little measuring cup that came with the machine, I used one scoop to make a 10oz batch and it came out nice and thick, I like that, it was much better.In conclusion; I really like what this machine can do, and I’m still learning and exploring how to used it to make more verity of plant milk/juice. I also hope this machine holds up and last for a long while, because on a couple batches I did hear a little rough groaning sounds during the grinding process, not sure what it was but didn’t like the sound.

I found this by accident when looking at juicers. My wife is lactose intolerant and lives on bottles and cartons of various nut milks. It’s a lot of bottles and cartons. And often her favorite milks are not in stock. Reading a review on epicurious made me look a bit further into this machine and other nut milk machines - things I had no idea even existed.I chose this one because it seemed very efficient in time and use of materials, and because of its self-cleaning cycle. Other nut milk makers still suggest straining the milk or long soaks. While skeptical of any one review, there are a lot of people in love with this machine, so I went ahead and surprised my wife with it.She is beyond happy.The machine is press the buttons and forget. It couldn’t be easier. It takes about a tablespoon of nuts to make 2 cups of nut milk. It doesn’t need long soaking because it heats the water and blends together. Load the water container in the back, make sure the wastewater container and receptacle pitcher are in place, select which program (almond, oat, soy, cashew, coconut, macadamia) you want and select 10 or 20 oz., press the button, wait about 10 minutes and your nut milk is ready. Let the machine continue its cycle and it self-cleans and dumps the wastewater into a separate container.The milk comes out hot - great for some purposes, not great for others. That’s why there are containers and refrigerators! The milk will separate over time - there’s a very simple solution to that - shake it! While my wife is very happy with the consistency, which usually is very smooth and creamy, sometimes there has been a little bit of “grit” depending on the ingredients. She is never unhappy with the amount, and it is very minimal but maybe some people might want to strain some recipes. I think the different programs will also have an effect on that, which we have yet to explore.One of the best parts is customizing your milk. My wife has settled on a cashew coconut blend with half a date for sweetness as her favorite, but does other blends as her whims take her. I don’t know the differences between the programs, so there will be some experimentation, but the recipe book has lots of suggestions.Homemade nut milks are different from commercial in one important aspect - most commercial products have nutrition supplements added - maybe extra protein or calcium or vitamin D, etc. If you are depending on your nut milk for these, just buy some supplement powders that meet your needs and add them.According to my wife: “This is the best milk I’ve ever had, and it is so quick and easy to use and clean.”‘Nuff said :)

The product does what it says. I appreciate very much that the device does all the work, from start to finish. You just need to throw the ingredients in, and the device heats, blends, dispenses and self-cleans. I also like that the device uses all of the ingredients, and doesn’t strain or waste anything. All of my drinks have been very smooth. You also do not need a lot of ingredients - the recommendation is only about one tablespoon of nuts per drink. Also what’s nice is you choose what to put in your drink - no chemicals, oils, artificial sweeteners, etc. You can use dates for sweetness, or probably other ingredients. The drinks come out very hot.I’ve only tried almond milk and cashew milk. The almond milk is pretty bland, but I may need to roast a little more or purchase roasted. I prefer the cashew milk; it has a little more creaminess and flavor. I add two dried dates to my drinks, which provides a little natural sweetness. The drinks aren't nearly as rich or creamy as whole dairy milk, so it’s going to take some time weaning my bf off of dairy milk, but I’m trying. I’ve been favoring the 10oz vs the 20oz as the 10oz uses proportionally more ingredients to water, so there is a little more flavor and creaminess.I have not verified this, but I believe the overflows a few people experience are due to overfilling the machine. There is a vent at the top of the blender, which mixes with hot water, so yea, it will overflow if there is too much stuff in there. Read the instructions.I’d like to buy this for my mom but I think it might take some convincing. She drinks Lactaid.

My first review was 1 star because I received a used machine with mold in it. I bought a replacement one, and I love it. Both my husband and I are lactose intolerant but we have different tastes - he has a sweet tooth. I was tired of buying expensive plant based milk/creamers and having to throw most of it out. For me I've made 1T soy + 1T Cashew + 1T coconut oil for 10 oz half/half to heavy whipping cream consistency. I use the same measurements of soy and oats but add vanilla, nutmeg and sugar in the raw syrup for my husband. You can even use instant oatmeal packages that are seasoned if you want some fun flavors. We used maple and brown sugar and he had a cocktail with amaretto, bourbon on ice with this milk alternative for an after dinner drink. The homemade milk is much better than store bought and I like that I have complete control over the ingredients. I recommend buying glass bottles from the dairy shoppe https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Dairy+Shoppe to store your milk/creamers in. They are easy to clean and solid, and offer replacement lids as well.

Easy to use,time saving