Almond Milk Nutrition

Almond milk, a nondairy alternative to milk, is made by combining ground almonds and water, as well as optional flavorings or nutrition enhancers. Brands of almond milk include Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Pacific almond milk and Almond Dream.

Benefits

• Almond milk has no cholesterol and is suitable for vegans and people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.

Almond Breeze

• One serving (8 fl. oz.) of unsweetened Almond Breeze contains 40 calories, 3 g of fat, 150 mg of sodium, 1 g of fiber and 1 g of protein and is high in calcium and vitamins A, D and E, according to the company website.

Pacific

• A serving of Pacific Natural Foods' original-flavored, organic unsweetened almond milk contains 35 calories, 2.5 g of fat, 180 mg of sodium and 1 g of protein and is high in riboflavin and vitamins A and D, according to the company website.

Almond Dream

• A serving of unsweetened Almond Dream contains 30 calories, 2.5 g of fat, 100 mg of sodium and 1 g of protein and is high in calcium, phosphorous and vitamins A, D, E and B-12, according to the company website.

Note

• Almond milk is also available sweetened, which adds calories and sugar.

Recipe

• The website Eco Child's Play offers instructions on making almond milk at home. The very simple version: Soak some almonds overnight, blend with 6 cups filtered water until creamy and strain.