![]() ![]() Three Trees does not mislead with its marketing: This was pure, straightforward almond milk that tasted like it could have been made only days before it was opened. Shocking, I know, but if some of the lower-rated options on this list were any indication, you don’t always get what you pay for. Three Trees Organic Unsweetened Original Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Amazon It was a well-deserved, though somewhat unexpected, bronze medal for such a mainstream brand. This liquid was creamy (maybe even the creamiest of the bunch), silky-smooth (duh) and dare I say decadent as it hit the palate and washed down the disappointment of previous samples. While Silk may have found early success by inserting itself in the soymilk game, it makes a damn good almond milk as well. Silk Unsweet Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Silk Sometimes almond milk has to take on the role of supporting actor and not the star, so keep this in mind while perusing the shelves. Its flavor boasted distinct sweetness and nuttiness that tasted great alone, but may impart too much of a palate departure when mixed with other ingredients (like a bowl of Lucky Charms). In fact, I think this was, perhaps, the most memorable contender of the bunch. Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Califia FarmsĬalifia Farms scored extra points on bottle design (what can I say? I like pretty things), but its bolder taste helped to secure an admirable fourth place finish. It was also one of the least expensive on this list, so if you’ve got budget on the brain and you’re not venturing into stores like Whole Foods, this is the one to have in your fridge 24/7. It was a touch too chalky for my liking, but Trader Joe’s offering provided everything we look for in a high-quality almond milk: creamy, smooth and slightly nutty. Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Original Almond Beverage TODAY illustration / Trader Joe's But is it priced affordably and something I will grab every time I shop at Whole Foods? You betcha. Is it going to be my number one go-to? No. And for that, it inched ever-so-slightly ahead in the ranking. The flavor notes of this milk were similar to Fresh (which makes sense since Amazon owns Whole Foods and likely relies on the same production facilities), but this tasted a bit creamier than its digitally-exclusive counterpart. 365 Everyday Value Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Whole Foods Market That said, it coated Cheerios quite nicely and actually resembled milk from a cow, so this may be the perfect alternative to whole milk guzzlers who are interested in making the switch (or are at least open to experimenting). I felt like it was a bit too thin in consistency and there was practically zero trace of almond flavor (which I do actually enjoy, thank you very much). ![]() Fresh Unsweetened Original Almond Milk TODAY illustration / AmazonĪmazon’s take on the nut-based classic was just okay and nothing particularly memorable. This would be totally fine for pouring over a bowl of cereal or mixing into a smoothie, but if you want to drink it solo, opt for a flavored variety. (their uniquely-flavored tins are, bar none, one of my favorite snacks in the biz), but the company’s particularly runny (though wildly popular) milk tasted like I took printer paper, soaked it in water overnight and then guzzled the resulting liquid in the AM. I know that Blue Diamond is an almond O.G. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Blue Diamond ![]() I bought only unsweetened varieties without added flavors like vanilla or chocolate…in the name of fairness, of course After mixing this nut-based product with cereal and consuming them poured out in a glass, straight-up, without the bells and whistles, I found the best of the best. There are eight brands that you’ll find in the refrigerator section of most grocery store shelves.
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