I have never had it and was considering trying it out to have with some fruit like once a week (just so I don't go insane never having any fruit).
I figured it would be a good way to get a filling snack in?
Are there brands that are unsweetened? I don't want to jeopardize yeast by adding in too much sugar.
I figured if I just put blueberries and strawberries and almond milk it would be ok?
Or, is soy milk better? or rice milk?
I'm open to all suggestions, thanks!
Posted by kitty9309 (Member # 19945) on :
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze is the BEST!
I get the unsweetened vanilla, they have unsweetened plain too.
I like it staight up (tasted nearly identical to skim milk) or in cereal/oatmeal.
It is really low in calories, though.
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
Whatever brand you go with, just want to make sure it is organic and unsweetened.
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze - unsweetened vanilla
Posted by nefferdun (Member # 20157) on :
I have been experimenting with it too. Glad to know the best brand to buy. A smoothie sounds like a great idea. I have made hot chocolate which is not too bad. I used a bit of honey but stevia would work.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Try to get in the refrigerated cartons so as to avoid the plastic lining of the shelf-stable boxes. the refrigerated cartons seem a bit more wax-like. Not sure exactly what they are coated with but it's sure not as plastic as the shelf cartons which may have BPA and other petroleum stuff.
Be sure UNSWEETENED, of course. The Blue Diamond Almond vanilla tastes great. But I suspect something is a bit off there as it sure tastes salty. It's not like the almond milk I've made on my own (with much effort as I don't have the right tools).
You can make your own much more cheaply and without additives. Takes a very strong blender, though.
Softer nuts are easier to make "milk" - walnuts, pecans need not be soaked over night like almonds. A bit of walnut/pecan milk on oatmeal is wonderful. Save the nut pieces from the strainer to add to oats or soups.
For a "nog" - I like the Blue Diamond Almond Milk - I add more vanilla and nutmeg. Hot or cold, yummm. -
Posted by wtl (Member # 19883) on :
I got raw organic almond seeds from Whole Food and soak overnight, then, with one of these
I think I have the best brand. ))
Posted by tick battler (Member # 21113) on :
I agree with wtl - I make my own and like that brand!
I soak a cup of almonds overnight then put them in the blender with 4 cups water and 2 dates....then strain it with a nut milk bag...so yummy. Good for cereal or baking or just drinking plain.
tickbattler
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Soymilk to make on your own does need to be cooked and wtl's machine is one that I would have have bought if I could have. Be sure if you buy a soy milk maker that gets hot that all the parts that get hot are stainless steel. No plastic should get hot around foods.
NUT milk, though, does not require cooking. So, some very good blenders can do nut milk but you have to strain it and that can take some effort.
You can go to YouTube and search videos for what ever kind of "milk" you want to make. Some juicers are good, some are not, for nuts.
Search a video for this kind of juicer: Hurom "almond milk"
Google: blender "almond milk"
When I've researched this, the name Blendtec kept coming up as good for almond milk. You need a strong motor.
HEARING PROTECTION should be worn when around blenders, etc. Antibiotics can cause ears to be damaged at lower levels than usual. Keep a pair of construction/lawn ear muffs in the kitchen and with the vacuum.
Ear plugs with a hairdryer. For everyone, really, this is good. -
Posted by tick battler (Member # 21113) on :
I have a Vitamix blender that I LOVE. They are not cheap but Costco has good discounts now and then. They are much stronger than a normal blender and can handle making almond milk. I did use my old blender before I had the Vitamix and it worked OK, but I'm sure it would not have lasted too long with the nut grinding.
I first purchased it at my local health food store then requested that my local grocery store carry it. They keep it in stock now and it is much cheaper.
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