tried almond milk for the first time today...

operation_cute
operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
in Food and Nutrition
and I have to say it was pretty gross :( I was expecting it to be better because of how popular it is... but I couldn't bring myself to get past just the first sip unfortunately... think I'm sticking with regular good old fashioned milk :)
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  • sarahsedai
    sarahsedai Posts: 273 Member
    aw. what kind did you get?
  • sunshinestater
    sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
    I might be the exception to the rule, but I absolutely love almond milk and prefer it to cow milk for almost everything. The only thing I don't like it in is coffee, where I absolutely must have half and half.

    I didn't like soy milk, and I can tolerate coconut milk. Haven't tried rice milk yet, although the ice cream made with it is good. You might want to explore those alternatives to see if one appeals to you.
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    aw. what kind did you get?

    It was the silk brand
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I might be the exception to the rule, but I absolutely love almond milk and prefer it to cow milk for almost everything. The only thing I don't like it in is coffee, where I absolutely must have half and half.

    I didn't like soy milk, and I can tolerate coconut milk. Haven't tried rice milk yet, although the ice cream made with it is good. You might want to explore those alternatives to see if one appeals to you.

    I love soy milk, but only the flavored ones lol especially the vanilla... which is weird because I ussually don't like vanilla haha maybe I could try the flavored almond milk? but then its not really much less calories than regular milk...
  • MissJacquelineN
    MissJacquelineN Posts: 175 Member
    I only like Almond Breeze vanilla sweetened almond milk. I use it on/in everything, but I can't drink it by itself.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    I prefer the Trader Joe's brand but I also don't drink it straight, I use it for protein shakes, in my coffee, and in recipes.
    But I can't drink dairy milk straight either lol

    If you're willing to give it another shot, try to TJ's brand or Almond Breeze instead of Silk.
  • sarahsedai
    sarahsedai Posts: 273 Member
    i'm not a fan of cow's milk (my tummy was pretty sensitive to it when i was younger, and although it doesn't physically bother me much now, i don't care for the taste), and i still prefer soy milk, but i usually have almond milk around too. the chocolate is yummy for a treat, and i use the unsweetened for recipes and such.

    i'd say give it another chance, but it is what it is! nothing wrong with regular milk. :)
  • MamaCatO
    MamaCatO Posts: 100
    I love the Silk dark chocolate almond milk. And Both Silk and Blue Diamond Vanilla. Like Sunshinestate, I can't drink it in coffee, it just isn't creamy enough and doesn't taste good at all.
  • DeeDel32
    DeeDel32 Posts: 542 Member
    I've never had it on it's own. I use it in recipes or have it with cereal. I have no problem having it that way.
  • sarahsedai
    sarahsedai Posts: 273 Member
    I prefer the Trader Joe's brand but I also don't drink it straight, I use it for protein shakes, in my coffee, and in recipes.
    But I can't drink dairy milk straight either lol

    If you're willing to give it another shot, try to TJ's brand or Almond Breeze instead of Silk.

    yeah, i prefer almond breeze over silk, for almond anyway.
  • hayles333
    hayles333 Posts: 105 Member
    I am SO with you! I wanted to love almond milk (and coconut milk for that matter), but blech! Not for me. Love my soy milk (especially flavoured). Man I miss regular milk though (recently diagnosed allergy)!
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
    I want to try almond milk for smoothies / protein shakes but haven't got around to it. I use 2% cow milk now for cereal, occasional protein shakes and smoothies but can't drink it straight.
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    I've never drank almond milk straight, I think that would be gross (then again I don't like drinking regular milk either). I absolutely love almond milk though and it's the only kind of milk I buy! I use it in protein shakes, cooking/baking, cereal, etc. I don't think I'll ever use regular milk again.
  • jmcreynolds91
    jmcreynolds91 Posts: 777 Member
    That stinks. You should try Almond breeze. They have coconut almond, chocolate, vanilla and it really doesn't taste bad.
  • Putcake
    Putcake Posts: 93 Member
    Yeah after 2% milk, this stuff just didn't cut it! I tried it in my coffee because it's a major calorie cut from half and half, and that wasn't too bad, but I couldn't finish a bowl of cereal. I did try the unsweetened kind, so maybe that was it. Must be a taste thing. Weird, because I eat plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit, and it's sour, so I didn't think I'd miss the sweetness in the milk.
  • Maine2
    Maine2 Posts: 12
    I have drank Silk and Almond Breeze almond milk. I prefer the Almond Breeze original, but NOT unsweetened. I have a sweet tooth, so the unsweetened tastes awful to me. I drink almond instead of soy because I am a breast cancer survivor and soy has been shown to possibly increase the risk of breast cancer.
  • SusanB148
    SusanB148 Posts: 72 Member
    How about coconut milk? You might like it better
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I have drank Silk and Almond Breeze almond milk. I prefer the Almond Breeze original, but NOT unsweetened. I have a sweet tooth, so the unsweetened tastes awful to me. I drink almond instead of soy because I am a breast cancer survivor and soy has been shown to possibly increase the risk of breast cancer.

    Really? I didn't know there was a link to it... luckily I only drink it on occasion when the mood strikes :p I tried the unsweetend almond milk, so that may be it... I just dont see the point of replacing regular milk with it when the calories are almost the same... skim milk is pretty low in cals, and boy do I love milk lol
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I've never drank almond milk straight, I think that would be gross (then again I don't like drinking regular milk either). I absolutely love almond milk though and it's the only kind of milk I buy! I use it in protein shakes, cooking/baking, cereal, etc. I don't think I'll ever use regular milk again.

    I LOVE milk lol I think its one of the things that got me to where I am haha, I was drinking probably a good half gallon a day of it before starting mfp :p now I"m enjoying it in moderation...
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I want to try almond milk for smoothies / protein shakes but haven't got around to it. I use 2% cow milk now for cereal, occasional protein shakes and smoothies but can't drink it straight.

    I'm thinking of giving it another shot in smoothies, and even chai tea (since I sweeten that myself) so who knows, maybe it will work out better when I try using it in things rather than just drinking it straight :)
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I am SO with you! I wanted to love almond milk (and coconut milk for that matter), but blech! Not for me. Love my soy milk (especially flavoured). Man I miss regular milk though (recently diagnosed allergy)!

    Boo on the alergy! I would go nuts if I couldn't drink milk anymore, I litterally crave the stuff lol, it takes so much will power to not drink the half gallon a day I was drinking before mfp, I couldn't imagine giving it up completely :(
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    plan almond milk has 1/2 the calories of skim milk and WAY less sugar
    skim milk is 80 calories 12 g sugar
    1% milk 110 calories 12g sugar
    plan almond milk
    35 calories 0 SUGAR
    I might be the exception to the rule, but I absolutely love almond milk and prefer it to cow milk for almost everything. The only thing I don't like it in is coffee, where I absolutely must have half and half.

    I didn't like soy milk, and I can tolerate coconut milk. Haven't tried rice milk yet, although the ice cream made with it is good. You might want to explore those alternatives to see if one appeals to you.

    I love soy milk, but only the flavored ones lol especially the vanilla... which is weird because I ussually don't like vanilla haha maybe I could try the flavored almond milk? but then its not really much less calories than regular milk...
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  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    plan almond milk has 1/2 the calories of skim milk and WAY less sugar
    skim milk is 80 calories 12 g sugar
    1% milk 110 calories 12g sugar
    plan almond milk
    35 calories 0 SUGAR
    I might be the exception to the rule, but I absolutely love almond milk and prefer it to cow milk for almost everything. The only thing I don't like it in is coffee, where I absolutely must have half and half.

    I didn't like soy milk, and I can tolerate coconut milk. Haven't tried rice milk yet, although the ice cream made with it is good. You might want to explore those alternatives to see if one appeals to you.

    I love soy milk, but only the flavored ones lol especially the vanilla... which is weird because I ussually don't like vanilla haha maybe I could try the flavored almond milk? but then its not really much less calories than regular milk...
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    I know plain almond milk is a lot less calories, but thats the one I can't stand lol, I thought about trying the sweetened kind but its only 20 cals less per serving than just regular milk.... not really worth it to me :)
  • SusanB148
    SusanB148 Posts: 72 Member
    Have you tried coconut milk to see if you like it better?
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    the sugar part is what can do with out
    i make my own Almond milk and add vanilla and dates to it
    plan almond milk has 1/2 the calories of skim milk and WAY less sugar
    skim milk is 80 calories 12 g sugar
    1% milk 110 calories 12g sugar
    plan almond milk
    35 calories 0 SUGAR
    I might be the exception to the rule, but I absolutely love almond milk and prefer it to cow milk for almost everything. The only thing I don't like it in is coffee, where I absolutely must have half and half.

    I didn't like soy milk, and I can tolerate coconut milk. Haven't tried rice milk yet, although the ice cream made with it is good. You might want to explore those alternatives to see if one appeals to you.

    I love soy milk, but only the flavored ones lol especially the vanilla... which is weird because I ussually don't like vanilla haha maybe I could try the flavored almond milk? but then its not really much less calories than regular milk...
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    I know plain almond milk is a lot less calories, but thats the one I can't stand lol, I thought about trying the sweetened kind but its only 20 cals less per serving than just regular milk.... not really worth it to me :)
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  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I don't have issues with sugar as long as it fits within my goals... had cookies tonight :)
    the sugar part is what can do with out
  • jessiebbabii
    jessiebbabii Posts: 23 Member
    The BEST almond milk is the vanilla sweetened kind! Literally it tastes like melted vanilla ice cream and it's pretty healthy!!
  • smmorri
    smmorri Posts: 44 Member


    I love soy milk, but only the flavored ones lol especially the vanilla... which is weird because I ussually don't like vanilla haha maybe I could try the flavored almond milk? but then its not really much less calories than regular milk...


    Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk is pretty good! I didn't like it the first time I tried it though... I think I was expecting it to be different. more like soymilk. After the second glass though, I really enjoyed the taste. And it only has 30 calories per 8 ounce serving.
  • mnb89
    mnb89 Posts: 3
    Almond Breeze Sweetened Vanilla is the best, as much as I like Silk in my cereal, I can't drink it straight. But Almond Breeze Vanilla is by far the best (Silk has the most fortified nutrients though, if that's what youre looking for.. I think it has like 50% daily B12, which is why I drink it haha)
  • phurst00
    phurst00 Posts: 100 Member
    To the OP, I'm the same way. I've tried multiple brands and varieties of both soy and almond milk and I just don't like it. I generally stick with 2% cow milk and only drink 1 cup a day.

    On the other hand, I did like regular almond milk with cereal! But I could not drink almond milk by itself, gross.

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