Product: Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk – $3.49+
The life of the lactose intolerant doesn’t have to be ruled by lactose-free milk. There is such a variety out there these days that sometimes choosing what to get while out at the grocery store is the difficult part.
As most of you know…I’m more than slightly obsessed with milk alternatives. From coconut milk to rice milk to hazelnut milk to almond milk, I have tried a wide variety of products.
This time, I returned to one of my favorite brands for almond milk, and gave their Unsweetened Vanilla flavor a try. And now, I have to wonder what took me so long!
The great thing about the unsweetened varieties of these various milks is that no sugar gets added to it. I don’t think “milk” should be laden with sugar, so when I buy, I go unsweetened. Always.
Low in calories and with no saturated fat, almond milk is a great milk substitute. The only thing it really lacks is a protein punch. The vanilla variety is flavored with natural vanilla flavor. With the lack of (unnecessary) added sugar, this means the beverage isn’t too sweet, nor too overpowering.
It’s fantastic poured over cereal in the morning, or warmed and mixed into a hot chocolate, or even to bake with. I’ve done all of them with fantastic results. Almond milk rocks my world. Add a little vanilla to it, and it’s like manna from heaven. Honestly, Blue Diamond is doing something very right when they make their Almond Breeze drinks. Enough to make me want to go back for glass after glass. And with only 40 calories per serving…why not?
Indulgence never tasted so good!
The Celiathlete 