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.
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Tammy N.
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Whatever brand you go with, just want to make sure it is organic and unsweetened.
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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze - unsweetened vanilla
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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.
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- 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. -
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I think I have the best brand. ))
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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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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