tried almond milk for the first time today...

randomtai

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 agree with this.

lynn1982

Fortunately, it's easy to make with a blender and fresh almond milk is really tasty and (in my opinion) far better than packaged. You can soak the almonds before you blend them, but it's not critical. Lots of recipes online if you're interested.

This!!! Once you start making your own almond milk, you'll realize how simple it is and start making other nut milks. One of my favourites is cashew milk!! Plus it has the added bonus of lacking all the added crap that comes in the boxed stuff. Of course, you don't actually need to like almond milk... it's not a requirement for health or weight loss!

Timmmy40

I love almond milk too. I drink smart balance cows milk now because I want the protein. I go back and forth between soy, almond, and smart balance milk. Price is the determining factor for me.

snowflake8am

I totally understand why you wouldn't like it when compared to milk. Milk is way better tasting and almond milk isn't at all like it. The 'milk' part of the title must be for marketing purposes only. I prefer to think of it as an almond 'drink'. I do actually use it instead of milk, not for the taste but because it is just way healthier. You get used to it, and then it actually tastes' good after a while.

I tend to think that how much we (myself included growing up) consume milk is completely necessary.
Plus, I read in a book once:

"little cows drink milk so that they can become big cows. If you want to be a big cow...keep drinking milk"

annette_15

Put a packet of stevia in per cup of milk and it tastes just like the sweetened milk without the added calories