topic Re: Almond Milk in Kitchen

Almond Milk

wendydarling — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:01:02 GMT

Was wondering if you all would give feedback! I've never used Almond Milk before & have to get some. I remember a while back there was a thread about which brands were better tasting but I couldn't find it.

Would you all mind directing me to the better tasting Almond Milk brands? Thanks!

Re: Almond Milk

Nightowlz — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:09:09 GMT

I use Silk because it's Non-Gmo. I buy the original or light. I need to try the unsweetened. The vanilla has more sugar more calories. I use it in smoothies & cereal when I eat it.

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Sooner — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:10:15 GMT

I think all almond milk is awful--but that's just me. I use it if I can cover up the taste and texture of it--like in a fruit smoothie.

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Puppy Lips — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:13:35 GMT

I bought and used the Silk unsweetened Almond milk for our Body by Vi protein shakes we made. The shakes tasted great. The almond milk alone tasted okay, light flavor of almonds. Not sure I would ever just drink it or put it in cereal, but it was okay for shakes. It is more expensive though.

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knmt — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:21:46 GMT

I'm lactose intolerant and have been using unsweetened (not vanilla) Almond Breeze and really like it.

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sablesong — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:57:08 GMT

We like both Almond Breeze Vanilla no added sugar for cereal,oatmeal and Trader Joes almond milk, both vanilla and plain. We don't drink a glass of it straight up, like you would with cow's milk, not sure how you are planning to use it. It is important to shake it each time, settling occurs and that would affect the taste.

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redtabby — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:13:15 GMT

My favorite is the Whole Foods 365 brand Unsweetened Original Organic Almond Milk. If you need it sweetened you can always add sugar or honey. I use it for gravy, creamy, soups, cereals, lattes, anything I would have prepared with dairy milk.

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buyornot — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:17:59 GMT

I really like the Almond/Coconut Breeze (unsweetened)-been using it for a couple of months.

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terrier3 — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:23:04 GMT

I use Silk unsweetened 30 calorie version.

This is fine for cereals and smoothies and is non GMA certified. For that reason alone, I have stopped using cow's milk.

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Newshound — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:52:02 GMT

They all taste really great-what do the folks who are so afraid of even trying it imagine it will taste like? Almond milk is not very expensive so buy a couple different brands to try out. Also if you are currently drinking cows milk doesn't the thought of all that it really contains make you gag?

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sueinsf — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:04:31 GMT

I use Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla and like that. I guess it's a matter of what you are used to. I have no problem with any almond milk I've tried and don't understand the resistance to it.

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Vamp — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 02:35:52 GMT

I buy Almond Breeze plain unsweetened (not vanilla). I like it fine.

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birkin baby — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:01:11 GMT

On 1/18/2014 terrier3 said:
I use Silk unsweetened 30 calorie version.

This is fine for cereals and smoothies and is non GMA certified. For that reason alone, I have stopped using cow's milk.

I use this version too.It's really good in smoothies and pancakes.

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tmuseus — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:23:54 GMT

I use Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla. Trade Joe's is also good. I personally prefer Almond Milk to cow's milk any day of the week. Don't quite understand the idea of gagging at the thought of trying it. It's almonds, not dirt.

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Upnorth1 — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:35:29 GMT

I like the sweetened almond milk. I heard a tip on a cooking show to use it in place of water in oatmeal. I did and it is yummy. No added sugar needed.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 04:28:25 GMT

I haven't bought dairy since I first tasted almond. I like it so much better.

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mistriTsquirrel — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 04:46:44 GMT

On 1/18/2014 newshound6 said: They all taste really great-what do the folks who are so afraid of even trying it imagine it will taste like? Almond milk is not very expensive so buy a couple different brands to try out. Also if you are currently drinking cows milk doesn't the thought of all that it really contains make you gag?

Yeah, really. What's so disgusting about almonds? I guess if almonds make you gag, I can see why you wouldn't want to try almond milk.

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KringleB — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 05:12:28 GMT

On 1/18/2014 BonnieBelle said:
My daughter uses it in cereal. I can't bring myself to even try it, I think I may gag and vomit.

I find it funny that you say it will make you gag & vomit yet you have no trouble drinking milk taken, not given freely, from an animal that produces milk for her young and yet when she gives birth her baby is taken from her and she isn't even allowed to nurse because her milk is meant for YOU!! Do you even know what is in milk????????? If you knew what was in milk, THAT would make you gag & vomit!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pook — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 05:20:31 GMT

I use and like both the original Silk or Almond Breeze Almond milk. Don't like the vanilla as it tastes awful to me. I actually like it much better than milk and the best thing is not aftertaste and mucous feeling.

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wendydarling — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 15:29:16 GMT

Everyone,

Thanks so much for all your input! I'm making notes. I need the almond milk for a recipe but thought i may as well taste test it to see if i like it for my protein drink as well. I appreciate your time & thoughts.