Silk almond milk unsweetened vs regular

Blue Diamond unsweetened vanilla almond/coconut blend is where it's at!!! GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTT in protein shakes

The first time I bought almond milk, I got the Silk unsweetened original. It was good. When I wanted it a little sweeter, I added 1/2 packet (or less) of artificial sweetener to it (I know, I know... bad... but it dissolves better in cold things than sugar). I don't eat cereal, so I don't have any experience with it and almond milk.

The next time I bought it, I got the unsweetened vanilla from Aldi (store brand), and the vanilla is a little strong. My husband just started making protein shakes and the bag of protein powder we bought is vanilla. He said it was too sweet and too thick mixed with the almond milk (using the unsweetened vanilla milk). I have used both the plain and the vanilla in mashed potatoes, and couldn't tell the difference from dairy milk, but that may be because I put sour cream in my mash and the tanginess hides the vanilla flavor.

EDIT: Adding that a friend of mine who is also losing weight right now has noticed that she has a definite preference for one brand over another. She said that the store brands where she is taste better to her than the Silk or Blue Diamond. So try more than one until you find one that suits your palate.

Almond milk sure is great in calcium and nothing beats 30 calories for 8 oz.
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Read labels very careful. There are HUGE differences in calcium levels between the brands (and between shelf stable and refrigerated versions). Some brands have basically no calcium in them.

unsweetened vanilla almond milk > all other milks (taste-wise/nutrient-wise/health-wise/et cetera)

I moved from whole milk to Blue Diamond unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I could drink it straight from the carton, I love it so much. It's not the same as dairy, and I'm not going to tell you it tastes better, it just tastes different. Get a small thing of it to try first. If you like it, great, if you don't, you're not out a lot of money.

i usually buy almond breeze, but i do buy silk if its cheaper. when i first bought unsweetened, it was ok, but now i love it! and only 30 cal per serving-awesome! the vanilla and dark chocolate are also super delicious! dark chocolate is perfect for chocolate cravings. i personally havent had the sweetened almond milk (w/o vanilla, i think they call it "original"), so i cant tell you how that tastes.

I have no preference between the Silk brand unsweetened vanilla almond milk vs. the Blue Diamond brand. I use it because it has less calories than skim milk but mostly because it has more calcium in it. I still prefer the taste of cow's milk though!!!!

Love Silk unsweetened almond milk. I like the taste not necessarily as a replacement for milk, which I love, but as an additional option, and I like it as a substitute for milk as well, if I so choose. You can't beat the 30 calories per 8 oz benefits. I even drink it straight, adding a bit of vanilla, or whatever flavor, and a splenda. It's yummy. Also, the thicker consistency is part of what I like about it.

I love milk, but not all the sugar! So I compared most soy products available and found Silk organic unsweetened, it has 1/2 the calories of whole milk, and only 1 sugar! 4 fats, and 7 protein! And it taste so much like milk, that even my picky daughter uses it!! I am so glad I found it!! Plus it doesn't expire as quickly as milk either. Try you will be glad you did.

I've tried a couple different versions of almond milk, and like them enough in cereal and to drink, but I would not recommend them for cooking (even the unsweetened ones), especially if they are being used in a sauce. I guess the composition is just so different from regular milk that none of my sauces have thickened like they are supposed to and the taste/consistency in other things I've made/baked is just off.

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I tried to make a Latte with Almond milk.... no good at all!

my concern is not the calories but the sodium, unsweetened almond milk has 180 mg compared to skim milk which has 133 mg. does sodium affect your body if you're trying to lose weight?

I only drink 1-2 glasses a day, so that amount is insignificant for me. Unless you have health issue, you don't need to keep is super low. I try to keep mine under the recommended 2500 just to reduce bloating. It's not that difficult and that small difference isn't too much. I never was a milk drinker before, didn't like the taste. With almond milk, I'm good with having it every day!!