the_wendy_house Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So far the only milk sub suggestion I can see is coconut milk (of the canned rather than cartoned variety), however my hubby can't stand the taste of coconut. Has anyone else found anything compliant that he can use in his tea/coffee please? I've trawled the book by can't spot anything, and a search of the forums didn't bring much up either. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberrantatavia Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The only other sub I've ever used is macadamia nut milk that I made myself. Soak the nuts, then dump them in a blender and pulverize. Strain it out and you have a sort of sweet milk/cream. This is a throwback from my raw days when I drank tons of nut milks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 While my first cup of decaf in the morning has coconut milk (which I love), I also have learned to drink my coffee black. Many others will share the same. Quality coffee can be enjoyed black! I don't put milk or sugar in my tea, so that one has never been an issue. Hope he finds his answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 You can also make almond milk the same way you would make mac nut milk. I'm not crazy about coconut in coffee either. I gave up coffee for my last w30, but have been drinking it over the holidays. I will give it up again for my W100. Amazing how much better I slept just by giving up my one cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJam Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Whole30 is about retraining your brain and tastebuds. I would also suggest not trying to find a sub but rather drinking the coffee black. I also gave up caffeinated beverages for my Whole30, most green and black tea...I gave up coffee well before my Whole30. I was caffeine-free until I failed to realize that kombucha has caffeine it in al beit a small amount but it still has some. My point...try it black and start the retraining process instead of looking for something that won't be as good as whatever you were putting in your coffee before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond_Doula Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Oh man, this will be hard for me. I have finally learned to drink my coffee without sugar, but cream too. Gonna take me a while. I did it gradually with the sugar, now I can't stand it in my coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wendy_house Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's tea rather than coffee, which he really struggles with black. Going to try some different types and then I can always make some nut milk if necessary! Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeldabee Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I am just starting my first Whole 30, and milk in my tea was probably my main concern. I usually drink black tea with milk, and don't like it without. I have switched to green tea for now, because it's less bitter and astringent and I can tolerate it without milk. So far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's really easy (but takes soaking time for all nuts except brazil & hazelnuts) to make your own nut milk: http://detoxinista.com/2010/11/dont-wait-another-minute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennrider Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I have added various spices in with beans when I grind them. I didn't like coconut milk at first, but now I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo_xfit_momma Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I need to double check the ingredients, but I'm pretty sure nut milks are ok. I have a box full of almond milk (unsweetened) and was wanting to use it on my whole30 cereal (nuts and fruit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have yet to hear of anyone that has found a compliant commercially made nut milk. Check your ingredients carefully, and know which additives are out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJam Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 And also even compliant additives like guar gum can cause GI issues with some people, just something to be mindful of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I need to double check the ingredients, but I'm pretty sure nut milks are ok. I have a box full of almond milk (unsweetened) and was wanting to use it on my whole30 cereal (nuts and fruit). Honestly, I'm more concerned about your Whole30 cereal than about your nut milk. True, there are VERY few compliant cartoned nut milks, but there are a couple out there. The Whole30 cereal is a really, really bad idea. First of all, it's not going to fit into the meal planning template at all. Where are the veggies? My guess is that you're getting tons more than an appropriate serving of nuts and of dried fruit. Then there's the issue of continuing a cereal habit and recreating those unhealthy foods with slightly more healthy foods (nuts and dried fruit aren't nearly as beneficial to your body as, say, broccoli and sweet potatoes). We'd much prefer to see you eating a meal of protein, veggies and fat at breakfast. I promise, that will treat your body much better (especially when it comes to satiety) than a bowl of not-so-great cereal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caiceangel Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I made almond milk for the first time last night & am drinking it in my coffee this morning. Yummy! I changed a few things from the original recipe posted by praxisproject . . . 1 - I blanched & 'peeled' the almonds before I soaked them. (I don't like the bitter taste of the skin.) 2- I used 1cup of almonds, 2 cups of water, and 3 dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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