ALmond Milk?

naesue

Has anyone ever tried Almond Milk? My mom tells me that it tastes pretty good and that it has almost half the calories of regular fat free milk. I'm thinking about trying it in my diet. Anyone have any thoughts, oppinions, or feelings on it?

BobbyDaniel

We just started using almond milk and I like it pretty good. I'm not a big milk drinker, but like cereal, so this works great for me. Now, I will drink the vanilla flavored stuff though...that is really good!

butterflyinamber78

Just switched from soy to almond, I HATE regular milk. The vanilla is super sweet, the regular is kinda like milk, very tasty, and has a richeness the soy lacks. The light has 60 cal per 1 cup serving, so its really good stuff, and it has 50% more calcum than regualr milk.
God I wish I could spell....

Pinkribbon_Doc

i love it! I get the original almond milk and 1 cup is 60 calories. I drink it straight or you can use it in cereal or whatever. It tastes a lot like milk, only with the slightest aftertaste of almonds.

bigsardine

I use almond milk a lot because real milk makes me gassy . I think it tastes pretty good. I'd suggest you give it a try and see what you think. You can find it at most grocery stores these days, at least in the area where I live.

kksn

The original (non-flavored) almond milk has ~1/2 the calories of milk (depending on what kind of milk you drink). I use the original flavor on oatmeal (cold and hot both) and it adds a really great creamy nutty flavor. I also really like it in smoothies or with protein powder because of the thicker texture. I don't drink it straight, just use it as a part of a greater dish, because I really enjoy the flavor of milk and am not lactose intolerant. Also, almond milk just can't compare to real milk when it comes to protein. But still, it really adds something awesome to a lot of foods when used instead of milk and I am definitely and advocate of having some in the fridge at all times! :happy: Enjoy!

kbloodworth

Delicious. I have a dairy allergy, so I use almond milk in breakfast shakes/smoothies.

Peep_chic

Yes I recently discovered it! It tastes great. I buy the unsweetened one which is only 35 calories and I use splenda to make it sweet without extra calories. I have used it to make a smothie, and with my oats and regular cereal and so far it tastes great.

pandafoo

i like almond milk a lot! my pick is almond breeze unsweetened vanilla, which is just 40 calories a cup! i use it mainly for smoothies. i've tried it a couple times with cereal and it's not bad. it has a nutty flavor and has consistency of skim milk.

monoxidechick

DELICIOUS!! I love the unsweetened for most things. The original or vanilla is good also. I like soy milk and use that as well.

Try it and see what you think!!

GreenTeaForDays

i prefer nonfat soy or nonfat regular milk. both have more protein.

CallejaFairey

i love using the sweetened vanilla in smoothies, so yummy. it's also pretty good for cereal. not a fan of the unsweetened or regular flavours though, i find it tastes a little watery to me. the sweetened chocolate..well...almonds and chocolate, how can you go wrong :P but if i want a glass of milk, since i am lactose intollerant but lovvvve the taste of milk, i drink goat's milk. so yummy and none of the annoyance of intolerance i get from cow's milk.

Scidoc

i like almond milk a lot! my pick is almond breeze unsweetened vanilla, which is just 40 calories a cup! i use it mainly for smoothies. i've tried it a couple times with cereal and it's not bad. it has a nutty flavor and has consistency of skim milk.

I use the same

I also use Soy Slender - Vanilla unsweetened or Chocolate flavored. It's 70 calories a cup...I tend to use that more for adding to my coffee, since Almond milk in hot beverages (or any kind of cooking) isn't that great.

hooah_mj

Organic Almond Soy Milk is my preference. Very light, not too sweet, and none of the allergy reactions I can get from milk products.

Enjoy!

chicnsweet83

I don't drink regular milk, to heavy and a yucky flavor. coconut milk is very light and 80 calories per 1 cup of milk. It's really good and organic as well.

Enigmatica

Once I got a taste of almond milk I was happy to kick regular milk to the curb. I like the plain almond milk - not fond of vanilla. I use it with cereals, pair it with snack bars or chocolate treats, and use it in place of cow's milk when baking.

Lisa__Michelle

I LOVE Silk almond milk (I get the original because vanilla would be too much sweeter than regular cow's milk). I use it to cook with, drink, and eat with cereal. The chocolate almond milk is good too! I am never switching back to cow's.

BTW it has WAY more calcium and vitamins than cow's milk and less calories!

naesue

Thanks guys. I think I will try it. Does the unsweetened really need to be sweetened? I'm not really worried about the protein content I am on a carb free diet at the moment and am good with protein. Mostly looking at it to lower my calorie intake.

sue26

just tried it for the first time last week and I love it. Also, a bonus for me, it has 45% daily calcium in one cup

ljshamout7

It is pretty good but the calories depend on the kind you get. The vanilla is sweet, good in coffee. My daughter was lactose intollerant and uses almond or soy milk all the time even though she can tollerate lactose now. She really likes it. Good luck!

jsjlandy

I recently started drinking unsweetened almond milk and I really like it! I don't know that I would drink it straight up, but I really like the taste in cereals and I've used it in oatmeal. I like it A LOT better than soy milk. The unsweetened kind is 40cals/cup and it's good.

jsjlandy

Thanks guys. I think I will try it. Does the unsweetened really need to be sweetened? I'm not really worried about the protein content I am on a carb free diet at the moment and am good with protein. Mostly looking at it to lower my calorie intake.

I don't think it needs to be sweetened at all. It tastes good when it's really cold.

T0RIEELIZABETH

I actually just bought the vanilla almond milk. I'm not sure I like it by itself, but maybe I can get used to it. I have yet to try it in cereal though, but I'm sure it will be fine in that! I know it's fine in smoothies...

Backlash67

I drink almond milk switched to it from soy about 1 1/2 yrs ago.I drink the plain original. It tastes close to regular milk. I has less calories, fat, carbs, and sugar than regular milk plus no cholesterol, lactose and is gluten free. It also has a longer refrigeration life than regular milk.

I highly recommend.

sidoniecolette

WONDERFUL/my favorite milk! Been drinking it for years. Pretty much all brands are awesome.

blcotton

I drink pure silk unsweetened almond milk! at just 35 calories a cup it's great to add to your diet. It is a bit thicker than regular milk but it doesn't taste bad at all, I like it. I use it mostly for my cereal though, I usually don't drink it by itself. I have also mixed it with fat free orange sherbet and light nonfat plain yogurt for a smoothie...really good:) you should try it.

YogiGirlLucy

Thanks guys. I think I will try it. Does the unsweetened really need to be sweetened? I'm not really worried about the protein content I am on a carb free diet at the moment and am good with protein. Mostly looking at it to lower my calorie intake.

I have been drinking the unsweetened vanilla for years. I am not lactose intolerant, just think it's healthier than consuming cow's milk. Plus the benefit of less calories and carbs. I absolutely do not think it needs to be sweetened, although I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Maybe the original or regular vanilla would be better for those who like it sweeter? I would by NO MEANS WHATSOEVER put Splenda or any other type of articifical sweetener in it. That stuff is so bad for you, can lead to all sorts of health problems, and actually is counter productvie to weight loss. I use my unsweetened vanilla mainly for protein shakes and sometimes on cereal, or in a hot drink.