Almond Milk

LessThanZero · May 2011

Has anyone ever tried it?

I'd like to start getting into the habit of eating a good cereal in the morning. But I HATE milk and do not drink it. I'm kind of "meh" about soymilk. It's ok, but I wouldn't choose it. So I was looking into the Silk Almond Milk lineup. I have heard it has a nice sweet taste and I like that there are a couple of different flavors, plus a non-sweetened one and it seems to be an overall healthy and nutritious alternative.

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with it?

SarahPLiz · May 2011

No, but I hate milk as well. I eat my cereal with greek yogurt.

Steph0871 · May 2011

What kind of good cereal? I do granola, but I just mix it with Greek yogurt instead.

But, I have heard that Almond milk is delish.

reils · May 2011

I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk in smoothies/protein shakes and I prefer it over cow's milk. I have never tried it with cereal though.

ETA: the regular/sweetened almond milk is really sweet. Or I find it to be.

LessThanZero · May 2011

I'm not sure Steph. It's been a really long time since I've had cereal. I just want something that that is generally low cal, high in fiber and not drowning in sugar.

I'm probably going to take a look at the Kashi or Fiber-One brands.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2011

I have started drinking dark chocolate flavored almond milk. I love regular milk and drink it regularly, but my sister is lactose intolerant and has been trying alternatives lately, and loved this chocolate almond milk and told me to try it. I'm hooked. I have a glass of it every night, it's like a treat. SO good.

ETA - I get the Silk brand.

reddy123 · May 2011

I like rice milk better than soy milk. I know I've had almond milk, but I can't remember it now. I'm guessing it didn't beat out my love for chai flavored rice milk.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · May 2011

It's decent. I like it better than soy. It's not quite as watery. I usually get vanilla flavored fake milk, though, which works well in cereal. I think rice is the least-good fake milk.

There's also a product called So Delicious which makes coconut milk. Like, as a "milk" beverage - it's not as thick as canned coconut milk, it's the same consistency as regular milk. It's REALLY good. It's in the refridgerated area with other milks and it comes in a half gallon carton.

reddy123 · May 2011

Blegh. I hate Kashi. I always make fun of their ads for boasting about flavor. Their stuff tastes like cardboard to me. I get stuff like quaker oatmeal squares, frosted mini wheats, grape nuts, special k with a little sugar or fruit... I can't stand health cereals. I have to have a little sugar.

J&K10910 · May 2011

I looooooooove almond milk. Rice milk is pretty good too.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_almond-milk?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:7b52bc7f-17ad-472d-a520-3a8fe7a6332cPost:e7e79919-354b-4c8b-91a2-7f4fd8cad58e">Re: Almond Milk</a>:
[QUOTE]Blegh. I hate Kashi. I always make fun of their ads for boasting about flavor. Their stuff tastes like cardboard to me. I get stuff like quaker oatmeal squares, frosted mini wheats, grape nuts, special k with a little sugar or fruit... I can't stand health cereals. I have to have a little sugar.
Posted by reddy123[/QUOTE]

I actually don't mind the Kashi cereals. It's their granola bars I'm not a fan of. Yeck.

SarahPLiz · May 2011

Just plain old Wheat Chex are my faves these days. A few simple ingredients, not too sweet, and tastes great with yogurt.

cdavislynn · May 2011

I thnk the almond miilk you mentioned is really good.
Also, coconut milk (in a carton, not a can). Rice milk always seemed watery to me. Even more so than soy milk.

achiduck · May 2011

I haven't had almond milk, but I've heard it's really good.

maratea · May 2011

I like almond milk, but it is a little sweet. Soy milk is gross and rice milk is meh. H and I went through a phase where we were weirded out by drinking something from a cow's boob, so we tried different stuff. We got over it after a while and now drink moo juice, but almond milk is good.

I'm with Reddy. Kashi cereal is gross and expensive. There is a similar kind, I think it's called Cascadian Farms or something. It's decent.

reddy123 · May 2011

What is the name AATB? Granted, I haven't tried anything Kashi for years, I swore them off a while back when I used to have free reign over a health food shop a friend worked in. I have tested EVERY natural food, I swear.

Totally random; two cereals that give me heebie jeebies, Trix and Lucky Charms. I can't even imagine eating them because that's all I ate as a kid. That, and cinnamon toast crunch (barf). I'm picky about my cereal sweetness now. It has to be just right.

LessThanZero · May 2011

I've had one of the Kashi cereals with berries in it, just dry, and I thought it was good. I might even just go with good old honey nut Cheerios or something.

Thanks for all the feedback, I think I'm going to give it a try this weekend and see how it works out. : )

Celles · May 2011

My best friend is allergic to both soy and milk protein. She cooks with almond milk and I have come to enjoy it, through her. I haven't tried it with cereal though.

ZombieNates · May 2011

Ew, Nathan LOVES Lucky Charms. I shudder just thinking about it. He has a huge sweet tooth though, and always eats a bowl of that or a coffee cake before bed. Vom.

reddy123 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]I thnk the almond miilk you mentioned is really good. Also, coconut milk (in a carton, not a can). <strong>Rice milk always seemed watery to me. Even more so than soy milk.</strong>
Posted by cdavislynn[/QUOTE]

<div>That's kind of why I like it. I think it has a thinner, silky texture, whereas soy has always tasted too grainy or heavy to ever taste or feel 'creamy' to me.</div><div>
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LessThanZero · May 2011

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[QUOTE]<strong>I like almond milk, but it is a little sweet</strong>. Soy milk is gross and rice milk is meh. H and I went through a phase where we were weirded out by drinking something from a cow's boob, so we tried different stuff. We got over it after a while and now drink moo juice, but almond milk is good. I'm with Reddy. Kashi cereal is gross and expensive. There is a similar kind, I think it's called Cascadian Farms or something. It's decent.
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

That's why I'm thinking if I pair it with a non-sweet cereal, it will kind of balance it out. it will taste good but not be all full of sugar, you know? At least I hope that's what happens, haha.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2011

I really like the Cinnamon wheat things (they're just like mini-wheats) and I just bought these little Cinnamon O's and hearts. They look like Cheerios, and they taste good. I like them, anyway

Our pantry is the most bizarre thing ever. I like to eat really healthy things, and Ben eats like a child. So right next to my Kashi cereal is his Froot Loops.

reddy123 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Ew, Nathan LOVES Lucky Charms. I shudder just thinking about it. He has a huge sweet tooth though, and always eats a bowl of that or a coffee cake before bed. Vom.
Posted by ZombieNates[/QUOTE]

<div>I remember as a kid I'd eat all the cereal out first so that I had a big bowl of marshmallows in milk at the end. BARF.</div><div>
</div><div>For some reason that reminded me of Halloween, sorting all my candy and eating all the smarties first. My poor mother.</div>

ZombieNates · May 2011

Ha, that's like us, too AATB, although I don't eat THAT healthy. But I'll have plain Chex or Special K and he has Lucky Charms right next to it.

LessThanZero · May 2011

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[QUOTE]I really like the Cinnamon wheat things (they're just like mini-wheats) and I just bought these little Cinnamon O's and hearts. They look like Cheerios, and they taste good. I like them, anyway :) Our pantry is the most bizarre thing ever. I like to eat really healthy things, and Ben eats like a child. So right next to my Kashi cereal is his Froot Loops.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

Haha, FI is the same. Then again, he can eat a cheeseburger and chicken nuggets, cake and nachos and not gain a pound from it, so more power to him I guess.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Almond Milk : Haha, FI is the same. Then again, he can eat a cheeseburger and chicken nuggets, cake and nachos and not gain a pound from it, so more power to him I guess.
Posted by LessThanZero[/QUOTE]

Ben is the same way. He's a skinny guy with chicken legs who eats anything he wants. All I have to do is think about fudge and I can feel my thighs expand.

LessThanZero · May 2011

I know, it makes me so mad.

polichik · May 2011

I LOVE almond milk. Be sure to get the unsweetened kind unless you want a milkshake, because even the unsweetened one has a bit of a sweet taste. I've bought Silk before, and it's good, but Trader Joe's just came out with some!

It's higher in protein, omega-3's, and antioxidants than milk (and it has 60 calories per cup, as opposed to 120 calories for 1% milk), but it has almost no protein. As long as you don't rely on dairy for your protein, you should be fine.

DH loves it because we're pretty sure he's lactose intolerant, and he doesn't want his soy intake to be too high (we eat a lot of tofu and edamame as it is), so almond milk is a good option for him. I just think it's tasty!

Re: rice milk, Glamour just had an article comparing different milks. If you like the taste of rice milk, go for it, but there's not much to it in terms of nutrition.

LessThanZero · May 2011

Thanks Poli!

K Byte · May 2011

I'm lactose intolerant and haven't had milk on its own in years. Just smelling it is super gross to me now, no matter if it's brand new it always smells spoiled or something. Anyway, I really like almond milk. We usually get Almond Breeze because our grocery store has a coupon machine for it so it's nearly always $1 off.

polichik · May 2011

You're welcome LTZ

K Byte, I go through stages when I'm grossed out by milk/eggs, stop eating it, and then I get over it. I don't think I could go vegan, but I like to reduce my liquid milk intake when I can. Cheese/yogurt doesn't bother me, so I think it's that milky smell you were talking about it.

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