Almond milk

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  • checof
    checof Posts: 114
    I switched to almond milk last week, and I'm happy I did. I substituted skim milk for chocolate almond milk, which I put in cereal, coffee, or just drink on its own. Quite delish.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I don't have dairy issues nor do I ever drink a glass of milk (maybe once or twice a year), but I really prefer the Silk Original Unsweetened Almond milk to most others; especially in cereal.
  • Cellina
    Cellina Posts: 10 Member
    I just bought some Silk almond milk last night. I love it! It actually reminds me of ice cream. Yum!!
  • BrawlerBella
    BrawlerBella Posts: 400 Member
    LOVE me some vanilla and chocolate almond milk! :smooched:

    I was a skeptic like you. I was a whole milk drinker(the horror) now almond milk unsweetened is my FAV!
  • p0kers0ph
    p0kers0ph Posts: 250 Member
    I have been converted to this for about a month now.
    It is perfect to mix my protein powder into. Also really tasty on muesli.
    Nice to have a cup to drink also.
    The taste is kinda unusual to begin with, but love it!
  • hdsqrl
    hdsqrl Posts: 420 Member
    We like it, but still buy a container of regular milk each week as well. I like regular milk in my coffee, but dig the almond milk in my protein shakes, with cereal, etc. We always go with the unsweetened, and switch between regular, vanilla, and coconut blends, regularly, just to keep things interesting. :)
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    I used to love almond milk until I found out how they mistreat the almonds. Apparently there is a real problem with over-milking. Also, the machinery that attaches to the little almond teats are not almond-friendly.
  • MariaLivingFit
    MariaLivingFit Posts: 224 Member
    I use the original unsweetened blue diamond almond milk - only 40 calories per cup!

    I have to say though, that I do not like it straight. I usually use it for protein shakes or with certain types of cereal.

    Experiment and see how you like it!
  • squigglypuff
    squigglypuff Posts: 279 Member
    i really like the sweetened vanilla flavored almond milk -- i can drink it straight from the jug! i haven't tried cooking with it, i just put it in smoothies and cereal, but i like it a lot more than cow's milk. it's a little sweet for most cereals (especially those horribly delicious frosted things) so sometime's i'll use half a cup of the almond milk and cut it with a quarter cup of 1% milk. i tried the unsweetened coconut/almond milk blend and i didn't care for it, it tasted sort of like dusty water to me.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    About four years ago I switched to soy milk b/c of migraines; it took a long time to get used to (my husband accidentally drink my coffee and nearly threw up)

    Last year; I switched to Almond milk (I buy Silk Unsweetened - 30 calories); my husband ran out of his regular milk and tasted my Almond milk and thought it was okay; so he used it in his milk and cereal until he could go get some of his skim milk)

    I love my almond milk and won't drink anything else :)

    PS - I also tried Rice milk (it gave me a belly ache)
    I tried Coconut milk...it tasted horrible in coffee
  • DMW914
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
    Silk and Blue Diamond both have an "original" formula that is 60 cals per serving and a little sweet, I would recommend that to try first. I don't really like it as a milk sub, but I do like it, and mixed with frozen blueberries and half banana it is sublime.
    I am looking for a kind with protein though, I have mixed protein powder with almond milk and it is good.

    ^I like this vanilla or unsweetend! Silk Dark Chocolate MMMM my fav:tongue: ... not in coffee though...
  • nessa1879
    nessa1879 Posts: 8
    I used to love almond milk until I found out how they mistreat the almonds. Apparently there is a real problem with over-milking. Also, the machinery that attaches to the little almond teats are not almond-friendly.


    LOL!!!!!! Thanks!! You made my day!
  • Will210
    Will210 Posts: 201 Member
    Switched from soy milk after I heard that too much soy milk could lead to man boobs.

    Works great with protien shakes - have not tried with cereal yet. Like soy milk - the carton last alot longer than dairy milk.
  • veggiesforever
    veggiesforever Posts: 1
    I'm a big fan of it! There are a million different brands and varieties (unsweetened, sweetened, vanilla, natural, organic, etc.) so give one or two a try until you find your favorite. There are also coconut, rice, hemp, oat, soy, and so on. I sub non-dairy milk for everything that call's for cow's milk and it works great -- with the exception of Jello pudding. However, there are ways around that too. :smile:
  • mistypelayo
    mistypelayo Posts: 9
    almond milk is great. I also like almond/coconut milk.
    :drinker:
  • Bassgirl51
    Bassgirl51 Posts: 117
    I use the silk unsweetened. It is not a milk replacement, but it dosent taste bad by itself either. It taste like almonds. I use it with my protein and make a shake. It is really good that way.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    I don't drink it plain, but I love it in protein shakes, smoothies, oatmeal, cereal, coffee, etc. For the record, I never drank cow's milk plain either. I think milk is gross, but sometimes you need it as an ingredient. I get the Blue Diamond Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla.
  • vickilm1976
    vickilm1976 Posts: 141 Member
    I love it, I use unsweetened in my oat bran and my coffee. I have noticed if you are using it to cook in things like Cream of Wheat, it doesn't reduce the same way cow's milk does. But that just might be me not doing it right. I haven't really had a glass of it though. I'm not a fan of soy milk as I find it leaves me with a funny after taste, but none with almond milk.
  • careyannal
    careyannal Posts: 161
    I like it, I use it in my cereal and coffee. However if you're planning on drinking it instead of dairy milk it may take some getting used to.
  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
    It's fabulous. I don't even miss "regular" milk anymore.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
    I've just started on the Alpro soya light milk and really like it- less calories and more protein than skimmed milk
  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
    I used to love almond milk until I found out how they mistreat the almonds. Apparently there is a real problem with over-milking. Also, the machinery that attaches to the little almond teats are not almond-friendly.


    I think I love you.
  • mmachick2011
    mmachick2011 Posts: 55 Member
    I used to love almond milk until I found out how they mistreat the almonds. Apparently there is a real problem with over-milking. Also, the machinery that attaches to the little almond teats are not almond-friendly.

    ....awesome
  • Taneil27
    Taneil27 Posts: 253
    Wow thanks for all the replies! I think I will definitely check it out! I will start with the sweetened vanilla, maybe even the dark chocolate. :happy:
  • CharityPearce
    CharityPearce Posts: 215
    My kids think vanilla flavored almond milk tastes like melted ice cream. It's delicious but sweet. I prefer the non-sweetened. It isn't exactly like drinking milk, but I think it's a great alternative. I buy So Delicious Almond Plus, it has more calcium than milk and 5 grams of protein, which is something you don't get as much as milk with in some almond milks. I mix it in my protein shakes and it's delicious. I also just drink it in place of milk. You can taste the almonds just a little bit, but I LOVE almonds, so that is in no way a bad thing for me.
  • Substances
    Substances Posts: 120 Member
    It's AMAZING.
    It's sweeter than milk, but I don't like the unsweetened version too much. It tastes awkward to me.
    The dark chocolate isn't bad either, and I usually despise chocolate.
  • BogQueen1
    BogQueen1 Posts: 320 Member
    I really like the unsweetened kind, but it's kind of an acquired taste. A lot of people end up spitting it out the first time they try it, but I discovered almond milk while attempting Atkin's (for the milllionth time) and did not want any more diet soda or water. This had protein, no carbs, and lots of calcium. After the first jug I was pretty hooked.
  • CharityPearce
    CharityPearce Posts: 215
    Switched from soy milk after I heard that too much soy milk could lead to man boobs.

    Works great with protien shakes - have not tried with cereal yet. Like soy milk - the carton last alot longer than dairy milk.


    I've heard this also. Before I started drinking a lot of soy milk, I'd check into the studies they've done where soy causes estroen issues. This is true for women also. I drank soy milk and ate a lot of soy products before. Now not so much. Although I still eat a little. Worth looking into.
  • hiddenaudacity
    hiddenaudacity Posts: 122 Member
    Try it try it try it! It's amazing!!!
  • Cherp18
    Cherp18 Posts: 224 Member
    I like it. Especially the SILK brand. Original, vanilla, chocolate ... It's ALL GOOD! The Blue Diamond is 'ok' but I think Silk tastes better. Good on cereal, alone or in smoothies :)

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