almond milk, yes or no

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  • Basilin
    Basilin Posts: 360 Member
    edited November 2014
    Honestly, I think "regular" milk is more nutritious and filling, and I'm not lactose intolerant or vegan. I use whole milk because I don't have a problem with fat in my diet and I find it works better in most everything that requires milk (EXCEPT for macaroni and cheese from the box, coconut milk (like the kind from So Delicious) makes mac'n'cheese better tasting and lower calorie. Seriously, try it, it's great. But don't put it in scrambled eggs. Never again).

    I love almond milk for the taste on it's own, but only sweetened, so it's more of a dessert than a replacement for dairy milk, although it's nice that's it's fortified with some extra minerals/vitamins.
  • AOdell79
    AOdell79 Posts: 94 Member
    edited November 2014
    Love it in protein shakes! I use vanilla unsweetened.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    I prefer almond milk over regular milk, especially in smoothies.
  • kiwisunchips
    kiwisunchips Posts: 8 Member
    I LOVE ALMOND MILK <3 it's low in calories, has healthy fats, and awesome flavours and the unsweetened is low in sugar cals and carbs! If you're worried about protein, just look at you general protein daily, if you rely on milk for a lot of protein you should really consider some new sources (greek yogurt, egg whites, tuna)
  • OnceBitt2xshy34
    OnceBitt2xshy34 Posts: 797
    I love it... I get enough protein in my other foods.. I get the unsweetened and 1 cup is only 30 calories :)
  • sentaruu
    sentaruu Posts: 2,206 Member
    almond milk is great for cereals or chocolate milk, but I love me some whole milk
  • habeebz921
    habeebz921 Posts: 10 Member
    No.

    It's only good for smoothies, otherwise I would stick to skim milk since it's not that high in calories anyway and great for protein intake.
  • SomeNights246
    SomeNights246 Posts: 807 Member
    I use it, and love it.

    Be warned, though, the consistency isn't the same as milk. So there are some recipes where you may or may not be able to substitute it. Generally, I use it for oatmeal and to eat with dry cereals. I find it mixes with Nesquick and other chocolate drink mixes really well, but that it doesn't taste/mix great with hot chocolate. It's good in smoothies, too.

    I did not like it in tea, but found it worked in coffee.

    If I want protein, I just go for milk. But I don't generally drink milk for the protein (although, considering that my protein is often low, perhaps I should lol). I wouldn't worry about that unless you struggle meeting protein.
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    I love almond, cashew and cows milk, and use them all. The nut milks are super simple to make, and taste a lot better than the store bought, but don't have the long shelf life because there are no added preservatives.
  • luan999
    luan999 Posts: 87 Member
    love it as a dairy substitute!! :):D
  • befellthee
    befellthee Posts: 1 Member
    I love Almond and Cashew milks...so low in calories and they make my protein shakes so good! If you are counting on milk to meet protein goals, the new "Almond Plus" has 5 g of protein per cup!
  • fatboy235
    fatboy235 Posts: 147 Member
    I use the unsweetened almond milk from trader joe since i'm lactose intolerant. I use 1/2 cup and mix in the bullet with a bananna and 1/2 cup frozen blueberrys. Every morning and I even have my 4 year old making his own bananna shake which he thinks is the coolest thing.
  • d6melanie
    d6melanie Posts: 84 Member
    I love it. But I do not like it in hot coffee. I have a dairy sensitivity so I just learned to drink it black.
  • whitewolf1200
    whitewolf1200 Posts: 31 Member
    The unsweetened kind is so good. That's my milk of choice.
  • MarilynTC
    MarilynTC Posts: 98 Member
    I only drink milk in coffee and I am a rebel and use whole milk for that.
  • jusayange
    jusayange Posts: 28 Member
    unsweetened almond milk is what i use as base for my protein shakes
  • kwvogel
    kwvogel Posts: 10 Member
    It's a perfect lower-cal substitute for milk in stuff like smoothies, oatmeal, or with cereal (I do a non-fat greek yogurt + almond milk mix when I eat cold cereal). It's not so great as a substitute for milk in pancakes or other baked goods.
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    I used to drink almond milk to save calories, but I prefer 3.5% milk for both taste and texture.....and almond milk didn't save me enough calories to really care.
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    Both..here depending on how I planned the days meals..and what my calorie level allows
  • katherinemab
    katherinemab Posts: 57 Member
    Love almond milk to make a "smoothie" with PB2 and a frozen banana!
  • Bianca42
    Bianca42 Posts: 310 Member
    I use coconut milk, because I'm allergic to nuts...but I do love the lower calories. I'd ask that if you make something to share with it, that you make sure people know it's got almond milk in it. At Christmas last year someone brought in some homemade Irish Cream for coffee. I drank a full cup before I realized he used almond milk. Oops!
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    edited November 2014
    You have to get a special kind that is made for mixing with coffee/tea. Otherwise is curdles and looks disgusting. And then you have to have two kinds - one for drinking straight and cooking with, and one for mixing with drinks. It's annoying that I could never go through both without wasting them since they'd go bad before I could finish.
  • amanda_louise27
    amanda_louise27 Posts: 21
    I'm not a fan of it, and nor am I a fan of normal milk. Never have been, think it's a texture thing.
  • highcarbveganzombie
    highcarbveganzombie Posts: 68 Member
    Yes. Tasty, cruelty free and pus free. All good things in my opinion.
  • trekkie_bbs
    trekkie_bbs Posts: 64 Member
    O yes I LOVE Almond Milk the 30 call one. I use it in Cerial, drink it with cookies (only once :wink: ) and with Mac and Cheese. I love nuts so I guess I am what I eat and drink :dizzy_face: But yes. I do love it.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    I'm lactose intolerant so I use almond milk and love it.
  • mizroxy13
    mizroxy13 Posts: 466 Member
    Califia Farms makes an amazing toasted coconut almond milk and it's amazing. I swear by it, and almond milk in general. It's tasty, it's creamy and it's SO LOW in calories if you choose the unsweetened variety. I can't see any drawbacks to it. I freaking love it.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    From an environmental point of view, almond milk is a no. The growing of almonds requires A LOT of water. Most are grown in California, which is in extreme drought. Eating almonds is nutritious. Almond milk is a small amount of almonds (grown with a lot of water) plus a lot more water to produce and add to the "milk." So it depends on your environmental consciousness.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    highcarbveganzombie wrote: »
    Yes. Tasty, cruelty free and pus free. All good things in my opinion.

    Pasteurized pus is just extra protein. It's a good thing.
  • highcarbveganzombie
    highcarbveganzombie Posts: 68 Member
    FredDoyle wrote: »
    highcarbveganzombie wrote: »
    Yes. Tasty, cruelty free and pus free. All good things in my opinion.

    Pasteurized pus is just extra protein. It's a good thing.

    If you say so. lol

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