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Almond milk ??

TX-starlight — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:47:56 GMT

I've recently started drinking almond milk. Can you use it in cooking, just as regular milk? Gravy & such??

A friend of mind says it will curdle. I tend not to take her word, on some things.

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retiredatlast — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:07:13 GMT

I use almond milk a lot for cooking and never had a problem with it curdling. The only thing that it won't work with is instant pudding. The pudding will not set with almond milk- it stays runny. If I make sugar free instant pudding I use Fairlife milk, since it has more protein that regular milk and less carbs/milk sugars. And for those with lactose problems, it is lactose free.

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:17:43 GMT

I only use nut milks...make my own or store bought in a pinch. It is used for anything regular milk would be used for...during holidays, I make mushroom gravy...quick, easy, delicious. Mostly we eat fresh produce, so I don't use it that often....but it is a good sub for dairy products. I support the use of nut milks for health and ethical reasons.

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On It — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:00:17 GMT

Quite by accident I found Planet Oat Oatmilk. It is good and has no tree nuts, no dairy, no gluten, no soy, no peanuts, no lactose, and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. It does have calcium and Vitamins A & D. I needed a nondairy "milk" that would not trigger my acid reflux. I enjoy it in the original form, but it also comes in an extra creamy version for those who want a more traditional look and texture. Since tree nuts contribute to acid reflux problems, almond milk was not a good choice. Doing further research I found that it requires 6 times as much water to produce almonds as it does oats. That seemed like a tremendous strain on our overtaxed water supply in the areas where almonds are produced. Oatmilk seems like a more environmentally friendly alternative as well as tasting really good with my morning cereal.

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Dusty1 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:02:31 GMT

@On It But, can you cook with it?

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Dusty1 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:10:23 GMT

@TX-starlight I never curdled my almond milk when cooking with it, but I was never happy with the end result.

I used soy milk & made a delicious sausage gravy for a family breakfast, that tasted (& felt) just like my milk gravy.

I use original, unsweetened almond milk for cereal, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, etc, but am happier with soy milk for the gravy.

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On It — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:19:46 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
@On It But, can you cook with it?

I have not tried. It is a new discovery for me. My diet is so restricted I have to keep the foods I can eat as close to natural as possible. Perhaps a google search will have the answer.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:51:21 GMT

I love almond milk but do find it lacking when I cook with it. It's like using water. I used it with Bisquick for biscuits and they came out like hockey pucks. I keep some small cans of evaporated milk on hand for such uses.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:52:23 GMT

My neice uses Chobani oat milk when she bakes. I can't tell the difference.

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On It — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:18:54 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
My neice uses Chobani oat milk when she bakes. I can't tell the difference.

@Dusty1 This response probably answers your question about cooking with Oatmilk. If it works for you, I really like the idea of cutting down on the water consumption that almonds require.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:23:04 GMT

All I buy is Silk unsweetened almond milk. I buy at least 3 of the 96 oz jugs at a time. I use a lot of it since I make smoothies with it pretty much every day.

I wanted to try the Oat Milk but they have sugar just like a lot of others do. It does not need the sugar.

I made hot chocolate with it last year. That's what I will be using this winter.

I use it when I make creamed corn so it's not so full of fat. I mix a little with flour to add to the corn with a little butter, salt & pepper. We both like it so that's all that matters.

I use it when a recipe calls for milk. Have not had any issues yet.

AllRecipes has some good info on alternative milks.

Google Non-Dairy Milks: Which Are Best for Baking?

It says you can also use them in place of Buttermilk just add a tsp of vinegar per 1/3 cup. I'm going to try that so I can stop buying Buttermilk.

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On It — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:20:56 GMT

@Nightowlz In case you want to try Oatmilk, Planet Oat has a version with no sugar.

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TX-starlight — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:57:37 GMT

Tks y'all!

My fiend who says it curdles, is not a reliable source. If something can be messed up, she will mess it up, lol. She is good as gold, but an accident waiting to happen.

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:25:50 GMT

@TX-starlight wrote:
I've recently started drinking almond milk. Can you use it in cooking, just as regular milk? Gravy & such??

A friend of mind says it will curdle. I tend not to take her word, on some things.

I like almond milk mostly in cereal. I don't use it in anything else as I don't think it tastes as good (not rich enough). Almond milk is thinner than whole milk.

I've never had it curdle as in cooking gravy for biscuits and gravy. The white gravy (using almond milk), will look okay while cooking. Then I pour it over the biscuits, turn around and it's super watery around the edges and disgusting. It also doesn't work for pudding.

Just my observation.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:41:14 GMT

@On It wrote:
@Nightowlz In case you want to try Oatmilk, Planet Oat has a version with no sugar.

@On It

Thank you. I will have to look for it. I wanted to try it but when I checked how much sugar I went with the unsweetened almond milk.

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Mistreatedbycs — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 02:54:35 GMT

@TX-starlight

Almond milk is actually about 2% almonds and 98% water.

Can you cook with water, sure you can

Can you bake with it? If the recipe calls for water, sure.

If you want to substitute for a milk product, no.

One of the most profitable products out there, the consumer is literally drinking water.

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On It — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:18:35 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@TX-starlight

Almond milk is actually about 2% almonds and 98% water.

Can you cook with water, sure you can

Can you bake with it? If the recipe calls for water, sure.

If you want to substitute for a milk product, no.

One of the most profitable products out there, the consumer is literally drinking water.

Cow's milk is 87% water.

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BExplorer — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:14:34 GMT

I have not used cow's milk (🤢) for years. I have been successfully cooking with almond and soy milk. The only issue I've had is with pudding not setting up as other posters did mention.