How to Make Brazil Nut Milk (and Why It’s a Power Move for Your Thyroid and Hormones)

Brazil Nuts: The Oversized Nut With Underrated Power

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Brazil nuts are not your casual handful nut. They’re rich—dense in nutrients, fat-forward, and full of character.

But as a milk? They’re surprisingly smooth, subtly sweet, and uniquely functional.

Here’s what makes them worth your rotation:

One to two nuts often meet or exceed your daily selenium needs
Naturally buttery without being oily
Supportive of thyroid health, hormonal balance, and antioxidant defense
Easier to digest than you’d expect—especially when soaked or cold-pressed

The Selenium Spotlight (and Why It Matters)

Selenium is an essential trace mineral—and Brazil nuts are its reigning champion.

This nutrient:

Supports thyroid hormone conversion (T4 to T3)
Helps regulate metabolism, energy, and temperature control
Plays a role in fertility and hormone signaling
Acts as a co-factor for glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant

Low selenium? Think fatigue, brain fog, sluggish cycles, or a thyroid that feels like it’s running underwater.

Brazil nut milk offers a simple, sippable way to work selenium into your routine—without swallowing pills or chewing on woodsy whole nuts.

Soaking: Short, but Worth It

Brazil nuts don’t need long. A quick soak softens their structure, reduces phytic acid, and helps mellow their earthy flavor.

Want the full breakdown on soaking time by nut? Head here for the complete chart and why each soak matters: Soaked or Not? The Real Deal on Soaking Nuts for Milk

How to Make Brazil Nut Milk

Ingredients:

1 cup (130 g) raw Brazil nuts
3–4 cups filtered water
Optional: 1 soft date, splash of vanilla, or cinnamon

Instructions:

Soak Brazil nuts for 1–2 hours. Rinse well.
Blend or cold-press with water and any add-ins.
Strain if using a blender—cold-press machines skip this step.
Store in a sealed bottle for up to 72 hours in the fridge.

Pro tip: Because Brazil nuts are naturally high in selenium, you don’t need large servings. ½ cup of milk per use is plenty.

How to Use It

Brazil nut milk works well in:

Hormone-supportive smoothies (think maca, flax, and berries)
Chia puddings or overnight hemp blends
Rich dressings with tahini or lemon
Creamy bases for raw desserts—especially chocolate or coconut-based

It’s a grounding pour. Smooth, but not overly neutral. Nutty, but not loud. Think of it as the mineral-rich elder sibling of cashew milk.

Cold-Press It for Better Delivery

The Nama M1 makes this milk with minimal effort—and maximum absorbability. Cold-pressing protects the selenium, smooths out the grit, and skips the heat damage your blender might sneak in.

Looking for a milk method that respects your time and your hormones?

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Quiet Strength in a Glass

Brazil nut milk isn’t flashy. It doesn’t froth dramatically or show up on café menus. But when it comes to delivering key minerals—especially for thyroid, hormone, and cycle support—it does the job.

If your energy’s been weird, your cycle off, or your focus foggy… don’t just reach for another supplement. Look at your milk.

Because sometimes, a subtle shift in your pour can send a ripple through your whole system.