Yeah it's sometimes a dice roll trying new ones. Hard to find a decent balance of price / taste / not having garbage ingredients.
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How do you feel about alternative milks?
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The normal versions were okay, although not that great when heated up, or put in hot tea etc. But now there are these barista versions, they're great, just like normal milk. Normally go for either soy or oat milk.
I wish they'd sell a thicker version though, more creamy. All the ones now are on the watery side, like those super low fat milks. I'd gladly spend a few bucks more to get it thiiick 'n creamy.
I wish they'd sell a thicker version though, more creamy. All the ones now are on the watery side, like those super low fat milks. I'd gladly spend a few bucks more to get it thiiick 'n creamy.
Yoghurts? I love the thick protein yoghurts, for sure, they're just as good as the high fat turkish yoghurts. But do you mean as a milk? Like a thin non-sour yoghurt or something?
No not to drink I just meant for thickness lol. Not sure what thicker milk options are available.
I'm lactose intolerant, so when I have a choice (and don't want to take Lactaid) I'll go for an alternative milk for drinking and cereal. They're not stellar for a lot of other uses, though, so when I have the money I'll splurge for a lactose-free or ultrafiltered milk instead.
Tried some rice milk when my mom bought one to give it a try and it tasted how I imagine the first rinse water would taste like when I'm washing the rice. No one really liked it, had to throw like 1/3 of it in the garbage because it just got spoild in the fridge.
I always buy the storebrand 1.5% ESL milk.
I always buy the storebrand 1.5% ESL milk.
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Yeah, and also of one brand is good at one type of milk, it doesn't necessarily mean it's good at others.
We've switched to soy milk since it has a good amount of protein and the least amount of environmental impact. Vanilla soy from Costco is fantastic, the ALDI options are a close second. Almond milk tastes pretty good, but takes a shitton of almonds and water to make, usually coming from areas of the world with drought issues.
I love almond milk and oat milk but only certain brands. As others have mentioned, quality is all over the place though. Try a few out and you'll definitely find one you like.
My cereal replacement drink: Ice, banana, cacao, coffee, peanut butter+oat milk or almond (doesn't matter which one).
I think it's more about replacing a habit than substituting a product. Cereal just doesn't work without milk for me so I had to find something else.
I think it's more about replacing a habit than substituting a product. Cereal just doesn't work without milk for me so I had to find something else.
Malk?
About six months ago I wanted to start eating cereal again (mostly generic Cheerios). I've been using unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It does its job well but after reading this thread I'd like to try oat milk. Is oat milk good on cereal? Seems people are just using it in coffee.
Props to them for that fantastic Simpsons reference.
I'll have to give it a shot if I can find it.
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Don't. It's awful. I also bought it because of The Simpsons, but drinking that shit is like watching seasons 11 and up.
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Just tried flax milk. I like it. It's a lot like rice milk in taste and texture but a tad creamier and high in Omega-3.
I don't drink a lot of milk to begin with, but Almond Milk tastes more like almond flavored water than milk.
Long ago switched to almond milk and have recently moved over to oat milk for sustainability reasons. Save dairy for cheese, ice cream and half and half (coffee isn't the same without it). In terms of cereal, a top tier food, I think almond milk is actually better tasting than dairy milk. The switch to oat milk was barely noticeable after being on an almond milk kick for years. I don't deny the wondrous food that cows contribute in terms of dairy, but straight up milk may be bottom of the list for me. So easy to move past. I hope to see a non dairy cheese revolution in the same way we have seen alternative meats escalate. The impossible burger is fantastic. Get me a non dairy cheese or half and half at that same level and I am good to go.
Soy and almond milk are disgusting in my opinion, especially almond milk which is a shame because I love almonds, but its milk was so... tasteless. I haven't tried all the alternative milks of the world, but I don't think I'll shove cow milk aside any time soon.
This. Which is why I hate it despite loving almonds.
I drink lightly sweetened vanilla almond milk, and I'm a big fan. Less fattening than regular milks and tastes better, all while having some great health benefits such as higher calcium than what it's replacing and it's good for people with dairy allergies. Win/win.
Is any different from the 'creamer' versions of other alt milks they sell for use with coffee? Normal oatly was totally meh imo. Or is the special thing about that just that it foams in a steamer?Anyone saying it alt-milk tastes bad in tea or coffee should try this
It's amazing stuff. The best alt-milk by far. Usually sold out in places that sell it because it's that good.
Anyone saying it alt-milk tastes bad in tea or coffee should try this
It's amazing stuff. The best alt-milk by far. Usually sold out in places that sell it because it's that good.
My heart skipped a beat this morning when I went to buy one of these after a dreadfully slept night and the big shelf that's usually almost exclusively full of Oatly was empty
Thankfully they had some in the back. I can keep feeding my addiction unabated.
Yes. Trust me, this one is a game changer. Good luck finding it, though! :p
I heard it's rare in the US but I see it all over the place here. That was the only reason I bought it lol. I see the barista versions too but not really interested unless I was going to steam it.
UK here, and it's getting better. Some big supermarkets have lots in stock now, but the smaller ones are usually all sold out.
Barrista version is the ONLY one that's worth it! The basic versions are easy to find, and nowhere near as good.
Try it!
I tried 3 different brands of soy milk, all of them made me feel sickly and the aftertaste gives me gag reflex. All were in date, but I just can't get over the earthy rot taste it has.
Almond milk is ok, just not with other flavours like coffee or chocolate.
Almond milk is ok, just not with other flavours like coffee or chocolate.
It's now a real product:
Maple Pecan milk is a thing? Fuck that sounds delicious. Wish items like these were posted in my grocery recommendation thread.
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I used to drink a ton of milk growing up, but I've mainly just switched to water.
I'm also on a fodmap diet, so I try to limit my lactose intake for the current elimination step.
Most of the milk I now get is almond based, usually vanilla flavored. Thing tastes like a milkshake and has like 3/5 the caloric total as a normal cup of milk
I'm also on a fodmap diet, so I try to limit my lactose intake for the current elimination step.
Most of the milk I now get is almond based, usually vanilla flavored. Thing tastes like a milkshake and has like 3/5 the caloric total as a normal cup of milk
Tried Alpro "professional" soy milk today, woa, best one yet! Doesn't taste watery at all. Gonna keep that as my main 👍
