tried almond milk for the first time today...
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operation_cute
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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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aw. what kind did you get?0
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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.0 -
aw. what kind did you get?
It was the silk brand0 -
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...0 -
I only like Almond Breeze vanilla sweetened almond milk. I use it on/in everything, but I can't drink it by itself.0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
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.0
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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.0
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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.0 -
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)!0
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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.0
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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.0
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That stinks. You should try Almond breeze. They have coconut almond, chocolate, vanilla and it really doesn't taste bad.0
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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.0
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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.0
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How about coconut milk? You might like it better0
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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 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 lol0 -
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 now I"m enjoying it in moderation...0 -
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 straight0
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