Almond Breeze

shirlc · 02-14-2007, 09:44 AM

I feel pretty dumb asking this question, but awhile back, I ordered from Netrition a container of unsweetened Almond Breeze. It has a date of July 3 on it, and I haven't opened it yet. I'm wondering what to do with it. When I searched the recipe rooms, nothing came up. When I search Lowcarb Recipe Help and Suggestions, not much came up. I'm assuming that when I open it, I will have to use it within a few days. Can I use it in place of milk or cream, or does it have a real different taste?

becksterinindy · 02-14-2007, 01:13 PM

Wish I could help you

One of my LCF's uses hers in her coffee but she is the only one I know who has ever had that I know. I almost bought one with my last Netrtion order but thought I'd be stumped like you are

CarolynF · 02-14-2007, 01:39 PM

Shirl: Just open 'er up and taste it. I think it does have slightly almond taste..but you could use it up quickly in shakes, puddings, etc...

Kevinpa · 02-14-2007, 01:40 PM

Almond Breeze will sub for milk in just about any baking situation. it is very LC also.

My DW is lactose intolerant and when making cookies for her that require dairy I will use almond breeze instead.

Bfranke · 02-14-2007, 03:10 PM

I like it in my cereal....ok, not really cereal, I use either 1/2 c barley or wild rice (cooked), 1 scoop protein powder and almond breeze, and since I am moderate carb, a half banana. Oh and a tsp of Coconut Cream Concentrate.
I have used in place of milk in recipes as well.
Bette

NotoSugar · 02-14-2007, 03:19 PM

I use Unsweetened Almond Breeze in smoothies and in recipes that call for milk.

Tater Head · 02-14-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bfranke

I like it in my cereal....ok, not really cereal, I use either 1/2 c barley or wild rice (cooked), 1 scoop protein powder and almond breeze, and since I am moderate carb, a half banana. Oh and a tsp of Coconut Cream Concentrate.
I have used in place of milk in recipes as well.
Bette

how exactly do you make this cereal? do you use either or on the rice and barley or both?

I like to use AB on cold cereal Special K plus protein.

Bfranke · 02-14-2007, 03:44 PM

Tater Head, easy, peasy. I just cook up 1 cup of either barley or Wild Rice with however much water the packages says (for barley, I think it is 2 1/4 c, and I think it was 4 c for the wild rice), drain if necessary and put in covered container in the fridge. This makes a lot of mornings breakfasts. I eat till gone then cook the other, for the sake of variety.
In the morning, I take out a 1/2 cup, add my tsp of coconut cream concentrate and water or almond breeze (just a little) and put in the microwave till nice and hot. While this is heating, I measure my orange flavored whey protein into my bowl (could be any flavor, I have used the plain Splenda sweetened as well) and the Almond Breeze and mix till all is wet. Then I cut up my half banana, the riper the better I am finding, so no more wasted bananas, and then put the barley or rice in and mix up and eat.
I have also fixed it with a half cup of fresh pineapple, delic!!!
But, remember, I eat a more moderate carb, as I am exercising hard everyday now, and I eat my higher carb things around my workouts to fuel them.
Bette

Tater Head · 02-14-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks Bette,

I eat higher carbs too because I do protein power, it's not that much higher, 10 net per meal. I try and eat no more then 30-40 net a day. This looks like and interesting change for breakfast. I won't add the fruit in just yet, maybe later.

thanks again

shirlc · 02-14-2007, 07:55 PM

Thanks for your replies. I think I'll open it up and try it. It certainly is a carb bargain!

24Fan · 02-15-2007, 03:36 AM

Personally, I found that to be so bland I ended up throwing out 2 boxes, vanilla and chocolate. Just coudn't get into the taste. ymmv though.

Conevery · 02-15-2007, 03:43 AM

So glad to see this thread. I just bought one of these the other to try and had no idea what I was going to do with it : - )

Tater Head · 02-15-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24Fan

Personally, I found that to be so bland I ended up throwing out 2 boxes, vanilla and chocolate. Just coudn't get into the taste. ymmv though.

Did you shake the box? all the good stuff is on the bottom. I like the plain best for cold cereal. I just can't see putting vanilla flavored milk on my cereal

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jokath · 02-15-2007, 09:19 AM

The chocolate makes excellent hot chocolate. Just warm it up in the microwave and add in a little SF White chocolate sryup...its great. Especially with the cold weather we've been having.

That Girl · 02-15-2007, 10:11 AM

i have used it to make sf pudding, came out pretty good.

24Fan · 02-15-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tater Head

Did you shake the box? all the good stuff is on the bottom. I like the plain best for cold cereal. I just can't see putting vanilla flavored milk on my cereal

.

You know, I don't know that I did! Bet that was part of the problem

I'll give it a try again soon thanks Tater!

Tater Head · 02-15-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24Fan

You know, I don't know that I did! Bet that was part of the problem

I'll give it a try again soon thanks Tater!

yah that was it then, it's pretty boring blah without a good shake because the stuff settles on the bottom. I shake the carton everytime I use it for these reason.

shirlc · 02-15-2007, 05:50 PM

I opened the carton tonight and drank a glass of it (unsweetened Almond Breeze). It didn't taste bad at all. I can see where it would be a good substitute for any recipe calling for milk.

stephdray · 02-17-2007, 01:22 PM

The chocolate version warmed in the microwave is like the best low carb hot cocoa I've ever had. It's lower in calories _and_ carbs than Hood Carb Countdown, and it may even taste better.

Tweaker Geek · 02-17-2007, 01:53 PM

Kevin posted a recipe for an Impossible Coconut Pie that uses 2 cups of Vanilla Almond Breeze. I haven't made it yet, but that's what I bought some for. Since seeing this post, and wondering for awhile (

) what the heck I bought if for, it's going on my baking list for next week!

02-14-2007, 09:44 AM	#1
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02-14-2007, 01:40 PM	#4
Kevinpa Guest Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 5,575 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	Almond Breeze will sub for milk in just about any baking situation. it is very LC also. My DW is lactose intolerant and when making cookies for her that require dairy I will use almond breeze instead. Last edited by Kevinpa; 02-14-2007 at 01:42 PM..

02-14-2007, 03:44 PM	#8
Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,921 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	Tater Head, easy, peasy. I just cook up 1 cup of either barley or Wild Rice with however much water the packages says (for barley, I think it is 2 1/4 c, and I think it was 4 c for the wild rice), drain if necessary and put in covered container in the fridge. This makes a lot of mornings breakfasts. I eat till gone then cook the other, for the sake of variety. In the morning, I take out a 1/2 cup, add my tsp of coconut cream concentrate and water or almond breeze (just a little) and put in the microwave till nice and hot. While this is heating, I measure my orange flavored whey protein into my bowl (could be any flavor, I have used the plain Splenda sweetened as well) and the Almond Breeze and mix till all is wet. Then I cut up my half banana, the riper the better I am finding, so no more wasted bananas, and then put the barley or rice in and mix up and eat. I have also fixed it with a half cup of fresh pineapple, delic!!! But, remember, I eat a more moderate carb, as I am exercising hard everyday now, and I eat my higher carb things around my workouts to fuel them. Bette Last edited by Bfranke; 02-14-2007 at 03:54 PM..

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02-14-2007, 01:13 PM	#2
becksterinindy Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 7,812 Gallery: becksterinindy	Wish I could help you One of my LCF's uses hers in her coffee but she is the only one I know who has ever had that I know. I almost bought one with my last Netrtion order but thought I'd be stumped like you are

02-14-2007, 01:39 PM	#3
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Shirl: Just open 'er up and taste it. I think it does have slightly almond taste..but you could use it up quickly in shakes, puddings, etc...

02-14-2007, 03:10 PM	#5
Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,921 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	I like it in my cereal....ok, not really cereal, I use either 1/2 c barley or wild rice (cooked), 1 scoop protein powder and almond breeze, and since I am moderate carb, a half banana. Oh and a tsp of Coconut Cream Concentrate. I have used in place of milk in recipes as well. Bette

02-14-2007, 03:19 PM	#6
NotoSugar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 633 Gallery: NotoSugar	I use Unsweetened Almond Breeze in smoothies and in recipes that call for milk.

02-14-2007, 07:08 PM	#9
Tater Head Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,927 Gallery: Tater Head Stats: start weight 200/196.5 /goal 150 WOE: Protein Power	Thanks Bette, I eat higher carbs too because I do protein power, it's not that much higher, 10 net per meal. I try and eat no more then 30-40 net a day. This looks like and interesting change for breakfast. I won't add the fruit in just yet, maybe later. thanks again

02-14-2007, 07:55 PM	#10
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,541 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/131/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	Thanks for your replies. I think I'll open it up and try it. It certainly is a carb bargain!

02-15-2007, 03:36 AM	#11
24Fan Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,634 Gallery: 24Fan Stats: from 2004 to 2006 lost 118 lbs. Maintaining WOE: Atkins, low carb maintaining Start Date: 2004	Personally, I found that to be so bland I ended up throwing out 2 boxes, vanilla and chocolate. Just coudn't get into the taste. ymmv though.

02-15-2007, 03:43 AM	#12
Conevery Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 159 Gallery: Conevery Stats: 258/186/135 WOE: VSG/LC Start Date: Feb 2010	So glad to see this thread. I just bought one of these the other to try and had no idea what I was going to do with it : - )

02-15-2007, 09:19 AM	#14
jokath Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The weather is nice in SW Oklahoma!!! Posts: 2,048 Gallery: jokath Stats: Then 190/144/144...Now 190/174/155 WOE: 6 Week Cure for the next 6 Weeks Start Date: January 2003	The chocolate makes excellent hot chocolate. Just warm it up in the microwave and add in a little SF White chocolate sryup...its great. Especially with the cold weather we've been having.

02-15-2007, 10:11 AM	#15
That Girl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,382 Gallery: That Girl	i have used it to make sf pudding, came out pretty good.

02-15-2007, 05:50 PM	#18
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,541 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/131/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	I opened the carton tonight and drank a glass of it (unsweetened Almond Breeze). It didn't taste bad at all. I can see where it would be a good substitute for any recipe calling for milk.

02-17-2007, 01:22 PM	#19
stephdray Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,124 Gallery: stephdray Stats: 290/247/250 WOE: Moderate Carb JUDDD (Lost first 4 lbs on WW) Start Date: 7/4/2012 -- 43 lbs lost total	The chocolate version warmed in the microwave is like the best low carb hot cocoa I've ever had. It's lower in calories _and_ carbs than Hood Carb Countdown, and it may even taste better.

02-17-2007, 01:53 PM	#20
Tweaker Geek Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,713 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Kevin posted a recipe for an Impossible Coconut Pie that uses 2 cups of Vanilla Almond Breeze. I haven't made it yet, but that's what I bought some for. Since seeing this post, and wondering for awhile ( ) what the heck I bought if for, it's going on my baking list for next week!