At the beginning of the year, I discovered that I had become lactose intolerant. This was heartbreaking to me, because I am a huge dairy girl. Skim milk, chocolate milk, ice cream…you name it. If it was a dairy product, I was probably gobbling it down. So…what now?
One of the first things I tried when substituting milk was almond milk. I was hooked…immediately.
What I really liked about the Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk was the flavor. Naturally flavored with just the sweetness of the almonds without any added sugars, this delicious beverage adds twice the calcium of regular milk at only half the calories of skim milk. Hello! Best of all, it tastes great. I don’t need to have the added sugars because the almonds are sweet enough on their own. The almond milk has a different, nutty tastes to it, but I like that.
And, given as an alternative to soy milk (which, when you have a gluten intolerance is one of those grey areas when it comes to lactose-free beverages), I’d choose almond milk every time.
Compared to other unsweetened almond milk products out there, Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze has a delicious flavor to it. It doesn’t takes bland or leave an odd taste in your mouth. But, when it’s done by a company that prides itself on nuts (Blue Diamond), it should be done right. The company hit it out of the park with their almond milk.
I poured mine over cereal and drank it on its own. Over cereal, it added a hint of sweetness, which I enjoyed. It wasn’t bland like dairy milk is. Instead, it adds to the flavor of what you are eating. Sort of like an added bonus you wouldn’t normally get. And on its own, or mixed into coffee, this was a nice, smooth flavor that didn’t leave me wrinkling up my nose. The delicate flavor was just what I wanted in an almond milk.
Blue Diamond hit the mark with this unsweetened variety of almond milk. If you are looking for a dairy and soy alternative, I highly recommend this brand. It can be a little pricier than other brands out there, but you are paying for quality. Even if you don’t have to give up dairy, I recommend trying this as an alternative. You might be swayed. And with the added bonus of extra calcium and fewer calories, you might consider giving up your dairy milk completely.
The Celiathlete 