bkdreds Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hey. I am new to this and need to know if I can still drink my beloved coffee with "milk" as long as it is non dairy. I plan to use almond milk is this ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 You'd need to check to ensure the almond milk doesn't contain any off-plan ingredients. Many commercial brands contain vanilla extract or carrageenan, for example, making them non-compliant. Best to either make your own almond milk, use compliant coconut milk, or drink your coffee black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Whole_New_Me Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 All of the almond milks I found had more ingredients than I was comfortable with. I like using the light coconut milk in a can from Trader Joe's - the only ingredients are coconut & water. The lite can be kept in the fridge without solidifying like the normal one does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdreds Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Trader Joe's almond milk sounds great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Bulletproof coffee!! Hot coffee, ghee, coconut oil, blender, maybe top with a little cinnamon -- frothy cup of deliciousness!! Bulletproof coffee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 It's pretty easy to make your own nut milk, and you can also soak the nuts to reduce the phytic acid if you want: http://detoxinista.com/2010/11/dont-wait-another-minute/ When I'm really in a hurry I don't strain it and my coffee is a little crunchy I prefer macadamia and hazelnut milk to almond milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashipae Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 What brands of coconut milk are compliant? Silk has carrageenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 What brands of coconut milk are compliant? Silk has carrageenan We are hesitant to recommend specific brands on the forum, as sometimes ingredients change or vary by region. Your only assurance is to read the ingredient labels before you buy. Start with looking for canned (vs. boxed) coconut milk, which you'll typically find in the Asian food aisle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnaberry74 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I used to be a die hard 1/2 and 1/2 in my coffee fanatic... like, I couldn't drink coffee EVER without it. Never any sugar. After my first Whole30 last May I can't drink coffee with anything in it at all....lol. It's either black, or none! I never thought I'd get to that point (and it took me 1/2 that month to get used to it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdreds Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 From your mouth to God's ears!! Doing without it sounds like a dream, but I am hopeful.... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowgirl5 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Trader Joe's Almond milk brands are not compliant but their canned light coconut milk is just cocnut milk and water. Super easy to make your own nut milk for your coffee.REALLY! Btw, Cashew milk doesnt need to be strained like Almond milk. Yummy in my coffee~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonmommy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Good Morning! I have been complaining about coconut milk in my coffee all month. I made a coffee creamer from "Against All Grain". I made it whole 30 by omitting the honey and maple syrup. It is just basically homemade almond milk, coconut milk and a vanilla bean. I actually like it. Although the vanilla bean is $$. I may look for a compliant vanilla powder for the next time. I would def recommend it to the coffee lovers out there! Have a great day and good luck everyone!! Shannonmommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJo Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ann I have been making bullet proof coffee with grass fed butter. I have not started my whole 30. So is the ghee just as good and where do you find yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So is the ghee just as good and where do you find yours?It's really easy to make your own compliant ghee: just simmer the grass fed butter on low until the solids separate, then strain it through cheesecloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ann I have been making bullet proof coffee with grass fed butter. I have not started my whole 30. So is the ghee just as good and where do you find yours? I have purchased ghee at New Seasons, but mostly I make my own. I use Kerrygold non-salted butter, simmer it until all the froth comes to the top, carefully skim that white froth off, wait for a second froth to form and again carefully skim all that off, and then pour it into a mason jar. Ideally, it should be poured though a cheesecloth, but I don't always have cheesecloth on hand, and if I'm careful to skim the milk solids off, and take care not to let any of the particles that have formed at the bottom of the pan pour out, it works just fine. I usually use a big spoonful of ghee, and a big spoonful of coconut oil in my BPC. Sometimes a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJo Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 ok so I just put the whole pack of grassfed kerrygold unsalted butter in a boiler and cook slowly until it froths on top then just pour through cheesecloth into a mason jar or do I have to skim it first then pour through the cheesecloth? Store in fridge or pantry? How long will it keep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 ok so I just put the whole pack of grassfed kerrygold unsalted butter in a boiler and cook slowly until it froths on top then just pour through cheesecloth into a mason jar or do I have to skim it first then pour through the cheesecloth? Store in fridge or pantry? How long will it keep? These are the directions I follow. http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/03/how-to-clarify-butter-recipe/ I store in the fridge. I've never had it go bad before I finish using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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