Best almond milks according to redditors

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In the meantime you can boost your natural flora by making homemade yogurt which is super easy to make. I suggest homemade yogurt because store-bought yogurt's bacteria is often either dead or barely alive.

Get a good quality probiotic yogurt starter and learn to make your own yogurt. If you're lactose intolerant you can use almond and/or coconut milk

I use an almond Coconut mix

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Diamond-Coconut-Original-32-Ounce/dp/B005FPDEMQ/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1421606663&sr=8-15&keywords=blue+diamond+almond+coconut

Let's do the math:

Meal 1

• 8 Eggs = $2
  
• 2 cups CTC = 1/5 the box or about $1
  
• ~2 cups Unsweetened almond milk = $2.26
  
• Peanut butter = 50 cents.
  
  Total: $5.76*
  
   
  
  Meal 2
  
  
• Protein - $34/container, 30 servings per container, 3.25 scoops or $3.68 for this meal.
  
• Peanut Butter - ~.50
  
• 2 Nature Valley bars - $2
  
  Total: $6.18
  
   
  
  
  Meal 3
  
  
• 1lbs organic grass fed beef - ~$6
  
• Pasta - ~$1
  
• Red Sauce - ~$2
  
  Total: $9
  
   
  
  
  Meal 4
  
  
• Protein, same amount as above - $3.68
  
• 2 cups unsweetened almond - $2.26
  
• Peanut butter - $.50
  
• Organic blueberries - ~$2
  
  Total: $8.40
  
   
  
  
  
  Meal 5
  
  
• 1lbs organic ground turkey- ~$5
  
• Rice packet - $1.50
  
• Broccoli - ~$2
  
• Sauce - ~$2
  
  Total: $10.50
  
   
  
  
  
  Meal 6
  
  Takeout - ravioli, pasta, sausage, meatballs, bread sticks - at least $20
  
  Total: $20
  
   
  
  
  Meal 7
  
  
• Protein, same as above ~$3.68
  
• 4 slices of cheesecake - $3
  
  Total: $6.68
  
   
  
  FINAL TOTAL: ~$66.52
  
   
  
  EDIT: According to this, he spends about $37.14 per day on average. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the protein for free which would save $12/day.

My local grocery store! In the winter I warm it up and boom, hot chocolate!
You can get it in Amazon too, but it's outrageously expensive.

Almond Breeze Dairy Free Almondmilk, Unsweetened Chocolate, 32-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002H062G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XSVMBb511S9ET

Quart
8 ounce

https://www.amazon.com/MALK-Unsweetened-Almond-GLUTEN-Lactose/dp/B07Q47KH6Y

this sht right here my g https://www.amazon.com/Almond-Breeze-Unsweetened-Vanilla-Almondmilk/dp/B00CJ8JJ6W/ref=sr_1_32?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&fpw=alm&keywords=almond+milk&qid=1571126048&sr=8-32
costco sells 6 packs of these, i always get it for under 30$, last me way longer than whole milk too, end up saving

I'm vegetarian and lactose intolerant (and working my way toward being vegan) and I was interested in this too. I only drink almond milk, and you can cook anything with it (even mashed potatoes) and they don't taste any different to me, so I feel like it might be a good option.

So it turns out that powdered almond milk is a thing! Looks intriguing and I feel like it could work for you.

You could also just use water

Inulin is a soluble fiber used as a bulking agent (see icecreamscience.com for details), but not a replacement for milk powder in dairy recipes. I use about 4% of my ice cream mix.

I bought Ecomil's Almond Milk Powder, Hazelnut Powder and Chestnut Powder. I have yet to test it in my ice cream because there's some residue when I make almond/hazelnut/chestnut milk. It needs to fully dissolve for me to enjoy it's texture so I'm reluctant to try.

I wouldn't try soy milk powder unless you have really strong flavors to mask the soy. I tested mine repeatedly, but while it did give good textural improvements the taste was downright horrible in any flavors that didn't overpower it (like chocolate).

There is also rice milk powder, coconut milk powder and oat milk powder but I've yet to try these.

Here's my advice. Take it or leave it.

Make SMALL changes. And remember this: DIET IS EVERYTHING. You can lose weight by changing diet and no exercise. So if you don't want to work out, so be it. Add that later when it's easier. Also remember this: "failure to plan is a plan for failure"... if you don't plan your meals, if you don't plan your calories, if you wait till you're hungry to eat something, you're going to fail. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.

Here's what I'd do first: analyze what you're eating now. Without making many (or any) changes to your diet, go buy a cheap food scale. Then weigh your servings. Eat cereal in the morning? Put the bowl on the scale, tare it, then pour out your serving. Look at how much it weighs. Then, look on the cereal box. What's a serving size? 56 grams? How much does the scale say? Calculate the calories you're eating (don't forget the milk calories). And marvel at how pathetically small serving sizes tend to be - especially with carb-heavy stuff like chips & cereal. Makes me sad. I remember the first time I measured out cheetos (my favorite snack)... I was like .. "that's IT?!!" depressing.

Do the same thing for lunch - eat 2 sandwiches? Look at the calorie content of your bread. Your sammich fixins. The chips you're eating (weigh those too! Pour them in a bowl & weigh them! Don't eat from the bag.) etc.

This will help you understand how much you're currently consuming.

Then cut that number by 10%. Measure your food for your meals. Use that scale!! You can cut your calories some pretty easy ways by switching from regular to diet soda, and eliminating juice. Switch from whole or 2% milk to fat-free. Better yet, try using low-cal almond milk instead. I LOVE this stuff and it's half the calories of fat-free milk. Half!!

Slowly introduce changes to your diet. Eat raw fruit & vegetables instead of chips or crackers. Eat beef jerky, string cheese, or a hard-boiled egg as a snack instead of junk food. Eat oatmeal instead of sugary cereal. Brown rice instead of white. Eat a jolly rancher as a sugary treat instead of a snickers bar.

Slow, small changes over the course of a few years will make a huge difference. Keep reading here for ideas. Read Nutrition for Dummies. Good luck, and congrats on coming here & asking for help. This subreddit proves that YOU CAN DO IT.

I'm not even sure what the cost of regular milk is anymore but

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Diamond-Unsweetened-Original-32-Ounce/dp/B002H0627G/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1314670697&sr=1-2

32oz will run at about 2.5 (that is a 12 pack they have there so obviously prices will vary on sizes)

I haven't tried it in cereal, since I'm avoiding grains, but I've tried it with shakes and coffee (if you like vanilla it is pretty much that taste). It is a little thicker then milk which took some getting used too but it is something I can drink even on its own.

I drink a protein shake after a weightlifting session.

Fuzzy Navel Powder + 1.5 servings of Coconut Almond Milk = A badass delicious shake. 170 calories, 24g protein, 5g fat, 1 net carb.

Use one of these three Almond milks:

http://www.thenewbarn.com/products/barista/

https://www.califiafarms.com/products/barista-blend-almondmilk

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9VM65M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_RQBPAbG3C45N2

I heavily recommend New Barn, it’s all we use. Available at all Whole Foods, Sprouts, and I think Earth Fare markets.

Alternatively, if you can’t find or don’t want to buy one of the “Barista” series milks, find some xantham gum and add a tiny bit to your choice of almond milk (or any other liquid, really).

There are specific almond milks that are used for the very purpose of steaming:

https://www.califiafarms.com/collections/plant-milks/products/barista-blend-32oz

https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Barista-Original-Almond-Beverage/dp/B00X4IZRZS/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzunmBRDsARIsAGrt4muK0rb-V_zUhIRY6JwuFG2h41NF-u54KbLVkIMyxKQc49N0do3NRmcaAkwXEALw_wcB&hvadid=178382947096&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031015&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9991440117978711379&hvtargid=aud-676677759524%3Akwd-156384584464&hydadcr=4853_9629488&keywords=pacific+almond+milk+barista&qid=1557863035&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I'm sure there are other almond milks that are used in the coffee industry, but these 2 are pretty much the standard.

>There's always foam on top, but underneath it's like just, separated liquid.

Most likely this is due to it separating. This happens when it sits too long. On commercial machines you can pull a shot and steam at the same time. As soon as the shot is done pulling you'll most likely be finishing steaming at the same time, or a little before. The benefit of this is that the milk wont be sitting in a steam pitcher long enough for it to separate.

There is a work-around for home machines. Most home machines are single boiler which means you can't steam and pull a shot at the same time. You have to do one then the other. If you're concerned about milk separation, then you need to pull your shot then steam your milk. This is what I do and here is why:

If you are concerned about your espresso "expiring", that is a myth perpetuated by 2nd wave coffee chains (SBux, Peet's, Coffee Bean) and has been debunked on a scientific level by people withing the specialty coffee industry. If you are concerned more from a temperature perspective, afraid that your espresso will get cold, don't worry. The amount of hot steamed milk will compensate.

If you choose the other route ( steaming milk then pulling a shot ), here are some things to keep in mind:

Once you steam your milk you have seconds before the foam and the milk are going to separate. Even when I was working in the coffee industry and working with machines that can pull a shot and steam at the same time, we would always re-incorporate the milk right before we poured. Now, imagine a machine where the wait time is a little over 1 minute having to wait between pulling a shot and steaming. The milk will be WAY separated by then. Now, if you choose the route where you want to steam milk first them pull a shot, you're going to have to sit there and twirl the steam pitcher vigorously to keep the milk from separating. Also too, keep in mind that if the milk cools down too much from sitting in the steam pitcher, it doesn't matter how hot the espresso shot is, that amount of liquid wont be able to compensate for the amount of cooler milk mixing with it. Meaning, that much milk, if cooled by sitting too long will bring the temperature of the drink as a whole down.

If you're looking for a powder solution, you should consider Garden of Life products, like their [Raw Meal Replacement]
(http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B00CLD71X8?ie=UTF8&keywords=B0031JK95S%7CB0031JK96C%7CB007S6Y6VS%7CB007S6Y74O%7CB007SYSQ7K%7CB007SYT7LO%7CB00CLD71X8%7CB00CLD728C%7CB00CLD72GO%7CB00CLD7354%7CB00CLD74U8%7CB00CLD74VC%7CB00CLD74WQ%7CB00GV8GIDI%7CB00R06N59K%7CB00R06N6DK%7CB00R06N7BG%7CB00R06N8G0%7CB01A7N9KPK%7CB01A7OCSRG%7CB01A9IFE8K%7CB01ABWFJIE&qid=1464677779&ref_=sr_1_10_a_it&sr=8-10). It's a little cheaper than Soylent, and if you mix it with Orgain Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein, you'll have your protein and basic vitamins covered. You can add the superfood powders you mention, complex carbs like grains or simpler carbs as fruits. Personally, I wouldn't do it that way, but as you said, it would be better than a lot of people's diets these days. IMO, Soylent's missing more than the things you'd add and shouldn't really be considered a full food replacement.

Are you referring to the Orgain Protein Almond Milk? https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Unsweetened-Vanilla/dp/B017NWQ39E

Good stuff.

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