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What do I do with Almond milk?

Alisonjane10

Alisonjane10

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This is gonna sound like a dumb question...but here goes. Since diagnosis 6 weeks ago, I've managed to bring my average BG level down from 22 to around 5.2 on average. I'm following an LCHF eating plan & building up a list of foods I can no longer tolerate as they spike my BG. Cows milk is a no no, which I miss. Being a helpful soul, my hubby picked up some Unsweetened Almond Milk for me. And here's the dumb bit....what can I use it for? Is it used just as you would ordinary cows milk? I take cream in my tea/coffee now & don't eat breakfast cereals or porridge anymore. Is it ok just to have a small glass of it as a drink, or does it not fit in with the LCHF principles? Enlighten me please folks. Thanks. Ali. X
 
It's relatively low carb at 1.9g per 100ml. We use it to make protein shakes and in pancakes.
 
The shakes sound like a good way to use the milk. I doubt I could tolerate a pancake because of the flour, but good suggestion for a special treat once in a blue moon. I'm looking into sugar free flavoured syrups to make milk shakes. Happy to say they do make them...usually for the coffee & cocktail trade. But they are suitabke for diabetics. I'm fancying the SF Caramel flavour. Amazing what foods/drinks I'm discovering since I was diagnosed. Thanks a lot for replying to the thread.
Ali. X
 
I'm having porridge with no problems but only if I stir a tablespoon of coconut oil into it.
Tastes great!
 
JACKTHELAD said:
I'm having porridge with no problems but only if I stir a tablespoon of coconut oil into it.
Tastes great!
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Hello Jackthelad,
What's the theory behind Coconut oil. I've seen several members in the forums mention that they eat it by adding it to food or drinks. Is it because it's a "good fat?"
Ali. X
 
Alisonjane10 said:
Hello Jackthelad,
What's the theory behind Coconut oil. I've seen several members in the forums mention that they eat it by adding it to food or drinks. Is it because it's a "good fat?"
Ali. X
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Yeah it's a good fat plus it slows down the conversion of the porridge plus other things into glucose like all fats do.
Have a Google around.
Without the tablespoon of coconut oil the porridge would spike me seriously so it would be a no no.
Virgin from Tesco is tastiest but nearly six quid a jar ... I can make that last around ten days though some times a little longer.
 
JACKTHELAD said:
Yeah it's a good fat plus it slows down the conversion of the porridge plus other things into glucose like all fats do.
Have a Google around.
Without the tablespoon of coconut oil the porridge would spike me seriously so it would be a no no.
Virgin from Tesco is tastiest but nearly six quid a jar ... I can make that last around ten days though some times a little longer.
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Oh, I had NO idea that coconut oil could do that with carb foods. It would make life soooo much easier if I could introduce porridge back into my diet. I haven't always got the time, or the appetite for a cooked breakfast first thing. But I enjoy porridge & actually prefer it cold, so I could make it up & eat it when I want. Guess it's gonna be another "suck-it-and-see" experiment to see if I can tolerate porridge. And thanks for the tip. I've a Tesco close by, so I'll nip in & pick up the oil you've suggested. Thanks jackthelad. X
 
I use Alpro almond milk in my coffee - I sometimes use a bit less and add in a teaspoon of cream instead/as well. ( I also cheat sometimes and have their hazelnut milk, but they don't do an unsweetened version, so it's 3 grams worth carbs/sugar per 100ml added to my daily carbs "ration". This one has a slightly lower fat content and tastes a bit less oily than the almond milk.)

You could add your almond milk to any baking recipe that includes a little milk. I have a recipe for savoury cheese scones that calls for a little milk to moisten the mix, and I use my Alpro for this. My low carb version of the recipe actually turns out like a sort of biscuit/shortbread type concoction, but they taste just fine. :p

Robbity
 
Robbity said:
I use Alpro almond milk in my coffee - I sometimes use a bit less and add in a teaspoon of cream instead/as well. ( I also cheat sometimes and have their hazelnut milk, but they don't do an unsweetened version, so it's 3 grams worth carbs/sugar per 100ml added to my daily carbs "ration". This one has a slightly lower fat content and tastes a bit less oily than the almond milk.)

You could add your almond milk to any baking recipe that includes a little milk. I have a recipe for savoury cheese scones that calls for a little milk to moisten the mix, and I use my Alpro for this. My low carb version of the recipe actually turns out like a sort of biscuit/shortbread type concoction, but they taste just fine. :p

Robbity
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The cheese scones sound yummy. Maybe a project for the future hopefully. I've googled & found that Morrisons do KTC pure coconut oil 500ml for £2-00. Would this do the job, or is the Virgin coconut oil better?
 
Alisonjane10 said:
The cheese scones sound yummy. Maybe a project for the future hopefully. I've googled & found that Morrisons do KTC pure coconut oil 500ml for £2-00. Would this do the job, or is the Virgin coconut oil better?
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I emailed KTC about their product and it turns out thousands of others have over the last couple of years as it's a bit sus.Google around about it.
It tastes of nothing .... zero zilch nadda.
They say it's safe to eat but it seems it has some trans fat in it because of the process used for extraction ... I might be wrong.
Great for hair and body but after one jar I dropped it and went for the pricier Tesco one.
Tesco's actually tastes and smells of coconut and it's virgin .... whatever that may mean.
Try it and then try the other see what you think.
 
JACKTHELAD said:
I emailed KTC about their product and it turns out thousands of others have over the last couple of years as it's a bit sus.Google around about it.
It tastes of nothing .... zero zilch nadda.
They say it's safe to eat but it seems it has some trans fat in it because of the process used for extraction ... I might be wrong.
Great for hair and body but after one jar I dropped it and went for the pricier Tesco one.
Tesco's actually tastes and smells of coconut and it's virgin .... whatever that may mean.
Try it and then try the other see what you think.
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Think I'll take your word for it Jack. At just £2-00 a jar I'm guessing it's highly refined, which might account for the lack of taste. Think I'd rather have the better quality Virgin coconut oil & actually enjoy what I'm eating. May I ask the brand you buy. It'll save me standing in the aisle at Tezzas trying to make a decision about which one to buy. I can be such a ditherer. Drive meself nuts! :arghh:
 
Just pop to pantry .... stay right there ...
 
Tesco organic virgin.
Cold pressed ....300ml.
Completely different product than the other one.
 
JACKTHELAD said:
Tesco organic virgin.
Cold pressed ....300ml.
Completely different product than the other one.
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Awwww....you're a sweety. Thank you. I'll pick a jar up in the morning. I really appreciate the tips. I'm quite looking forward to trying it out now as well. :)
 
We have a recipe using flavored protein powder and coconut flour. World's well.
 
I make a 'milk' jelly, using a Hartley's sugar-free jelly crystals sachet and Alpro fresh unsweetened almond milk. ( I haven't tried the long-life version.) I mix the crystals with a small amount of very hot water to dissolve, stir well. Add some cold water, up to about 1/3 pint. Then add almond milk up to a pint or just over, stir and pour into individual dessert dishes. I usually get about 5 desserts out of 1 sachet.

I find that the lemon/lime flavour can 'curdle' the Alpro ever so slightly, but not enough to matter. This never happens with strawberry flavour.
 
Hey Alison, when someone mentioned pancakes & you said it's a no no coz of the flour, make low carb pancakes! :) i use ground almonds instead of flour x
 
Some GREAT tips folks. Gonna give the milk jelly & ground almond pancakes a whirl. Ain't had milk jelly since I was a kid so I'm looking forward to trying that. Still lots for me to learn, and I appreciate you kind peeps giving me your ideas and advice.
Ali. :)
 
Almond flour is great stuff! Just wish it was a bit cheaper...
 
Alisonjane10 said:
This is gonna sound like a dumb question...but here goes. Since diagnosis 6 weeks ago, I've managed to bring my average BG level down from 22 to around 5.2 on average. I'm following an LCHF eating plan & building up a list of foods I can no longer tolerate as they spike my BG. Cows milk is a no no, which I miss. Being a helpful soul, my hubby picked up some Unsweetened Almond Milk for me. And here's the dumb bit....what can I use it for? Is it used just as you would ordinary cows milk? I take cream in my tea/coffee now & don't eat breakfast cereals or porridge anymore. Is it ok just to have a small glass of it as a drink, or does it not fit in with the LCHF principles? Enlighten me please folks. Thanks. Ali. X
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Hi Alison,

I like to occasionally make Ketogenic Yorkshire Puddings. I just replace the regular flour with Almond Flour, and the regular milk with Almond Milk or Whipping Cream. It's not a like-for-like replacement in terms of taste; they don't taste sweet like traditional Yorkshire Puddings . . . but I think they do taste nice. When I use Almond Milk the ratios, including the fat they are cooked in, are 3% CHO / 12% PRO / 85% FAT (% of kCal), so it's exactly what I'm aiming for in my LCHF diet. And if you like to eat them cold they're useful as a snack for the next couple of days too.

Regards :)
Antony
 
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