Can I have almond milk?

[Ktaylor]

Wondering what the rule is on almond milk in teas and coffees. Definitely noticed that the idea of these drinks become more attractive with almond milk, perhaps leading to an over consumption- in the sense of turning to these in moments of boredom/ to help with cravings. Any negative effects of almond milk? Any thoughts would be much appreciated 

[ShannonM816]

Almond milk or other nut milks are allowed, as long as all the ingredients are compliant. It's fine to have them in your tea or coffee if you want. 

However, one thing you will find about whole30 is that while there are some rules that are absolutely black and white (like no pancakes, even if all that's in them is banana and egg), there are gray areas, where there's technically no rule that says you can't have a thing, but some people might find they're better off not having it. If coffee with almond milk falls into this category for you, then you may choose to avoid it. If you tend to just have a cup or two a day with some milk when you're not on whole30, and you continue that same pattern during whole30 substituting almond milk, and you're okay with that level of coffee consumption, go for it -- coffee doesn't have to be a punishment, and many people find that first cuppa in the morning a ritual they're not willing to give up.  If you think you may drink too much coffee anyway and want to try to cut back, maybe going without the almond milk, so you have to really want the coffee to put up with drinking it black, could be a way to work on that. Ultimately it's up to you to decide what is best in your circumstances.