You may have noticed from my recipes that I’m a big fan of Almond Milk! It’s been my favorite non-dairy milk for years and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
One thing you may not know is that Silk makes Almond Milk! I have always associated Silk with soy milk, but have recently learned about their Pure Almond offerings. In fact, their Unsweetened Pure Almond is the lowest calorie option on the market – at a mere 30 calories per serving! The original version is only 60 calories, lower than the other Almond Milks I’ve seen.
Silk is currently hosting 30 Recipe Rethink, where they asked 30 bloggers to rethink some of their favorite recipes to include 30-calorie Silk Pure Almond. Some of my favorite bloggers have been featured, so make sure you look for Kristin (Stuft Mama), Lauren (Oatmeal After Spinning), and Laura (Sprint 2 The Table). There are more recipes being revealed regularly, so make sure you keep checking back to get all 30 recipes!
I use Silk Pure Almond for everything – from cereal to recipes. This weekend, I used Silk Pure Almond to create a variation of Heather’s Snickerdoodle Protein Pancakes.
I made just a few tweaks to the recipe, to make it work for my mostly plant-based diet and what I had on hand:
- Silk Pure Almond instead of Milk
- Extra 1/2 cup Silk Pure Almond, to balance the thicker consistency of my protein powder
- Extra 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- Egg Replacer instead of Egg
- Maple Extract instead of Butter Extract
I also added ricemallow fluff both between the pancake layers and on top, just to take this breakfast really over the top!
Did you know the easy swap of Almond Milk for Milk always saves me calories? This is an easy change for anyone looking to reduce a bit from their diet.
Learn more about Silk Pure Almond on Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow and join the conversation on twitter with #silkalmond.
Disclosure: FitFluential LLC compensated me for this Campaign. All opinions are my own.
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Questions for you:
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Which recipe from Silk Rethink would you make first?
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What’s your favorite pre-workout breakfast?
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I love almond milk, but always buy Blue Diamond. I’m interested in trying Silk because I’ve heard good things, and I’d like to not rely on blue Diamond any more. I just have to hunt some down!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..82°F to 12°F
I was really impressed with Silk, I used to buy Blue Diamond too. I love discovering new brands! :)
silk almond milk is SOOO good! best milk out there and easy to use! don’t know what i did before it, seriously!
lindsay recently posted..Benefits of the BARRE
No kidding – I’m totally sold on Silk! :)
Sounds yummy. We are an almond milk family. I love that it’s thicker, like a fattier milk so you get the richness without the fat and calories.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Tasty Tuesday – Spinach and Cannellini Bean Pasta Bake
You’re so right, it has the right mouth-feel, at least from what I remember. It’s been so long. :)
Honestly, I don’t drink a lot of milk, so I tend to just buy what’s on sale, whether it’s almond or soy or sometimes regular skim.
That little syrup pourer (I’m sure that is not the proper name for it!) is adorable.
Lee recently posted..Waiting
I’m not a fan of the soy flavor in milk, although I don’t mind it mixed in with things (like lattes).
That syrup pourer is the only “blog prop” I’ve purchased – got it at Crate & Barrel for like $3! :)
Having had those pancakes made directly by Heather, I can vouch for their deliciouness! Mmmm… now I wish I hadn’t already eaten.
And ricemallow fluff?! I didn’t even know that existed. Sounds amazing.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Blueberry Cheesecake Fluff + WIAW
Oh right – I forgot those were created at your house!! I saw ricemallow fluff on someone’s instagram feed a few weeks ago, so you know I snapped it up when I saw it at WF. I think it’s going to be part of my strangebutgood box… :)
I want your strange but good box!!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Strange But Good Blends
I don’t think I’m sending to you this month…but I think I could get you some anyway. :)
I’m definitely going to have to try this. I just bought some Silk Almond Milk the other day to see what all the fuss is about!
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..I’d Still Have To Pick Erudite
I hope you like it! I need to restock myself, couldn’t make a latte at home this morning because we were all out. :)
I have found that nothing fuels me before a workout like oatmeal (well, oatmeal + oat bran + protein powder + occasional other mix-ins). Thus, I end up eating it for breakfast and often in the afternoon as well–which, during the school year, is when I usually get to work out. :)
I used to mix in almond milk all the time, but I’ve gotten out of the habit. My preferred way to drink almond milk has actually become heated up before bed (or when I am having trouble sleeping). It is super soothing.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Bloobs Sounds Like Boobs [#WIAW]
Mmm…oatmeal. I like it even more since I found I can make it in a rice cooker. I abuse that poor tool. :)
Warm almond milk before bed – I love that idea!
Oooohhh those pancakes look delicious! I’m gonna have to give them a shot too!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Vegan Tres Leches Cake
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed – Heather P is the pancake queen! :)
These looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing!
runinboise recently posted..Nominate Me For Inspirational Runner of the Year!
Thank you – and thanks for stopping by today! :)
YUM, now I am craving pancakes :)
purelytwins recently posted..day 19 traveling eats and new carob chia seed mini cake
Me too! :)
I’ve tried almond milk before and I liked the chocolate kind (no duh!). I’ll try this one out. Wow 30 calories 0.0 My only thing with almond milk is that it lacks protein that milk or soymilk would have. Like sure it’s low calorie but it’s not exactly high nutrition…
Nadiya @ Milk and Honey on the Run recently posted..I want to challenge you
That’s very true about the protein – I hadn’t thought about it. I’m not one to really track protein intake in my own diet. I think it’s in so many other things I eat, I don’t miss it here. :)
These look great! I love almond milk! I wish I had known about it when I was very young. I HATE dairy milk with a passion (unless it’s made into cheese) so I refused to drink milk in general and I maintain that is the reason i’m the shortest one in the family!
xx Kait
Kait @ ChickadeeSays recently posted..Do It Yourself: Thank You Notes
Me too – I don’t remember hearing about it at all when I was a kid. And don’t worry about short – short people are cool! ;)
I love Almond Milk! I’ve never tried Silk’s…I usually buy Blue Diamond. I’m loving all these Silk recipes for sure!!!
Mindy @Road Runner Girl recently posted..Walt Disney World Marathon 2013 Part 1!
I used to always buy Blue Diamond, but I’m so glad I tried Silk. Now you’ll have options! :)
Oh, Heather, those look so good. I love almond milk, it is really the only dairy replacement I use (okay, except So Delicious coconut creamer).
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..It Wasn’t All Bad: The Good Part of the Weekend
Me too – we’re so alike sometimes! :) The SD creamer really foams the best for lattes, but I love this almond milk for the rest. :)
this is the exact brand/kind we drink! love it!
Lindsay @ Lindsay’s List recently posted..one word wednesday
Awesome stuff for sure! :)
I’m an almond milk over soy milk girl myself too. Oatmeal has been my pre-workout breakfast lately, but pancakes are always a fav!
Heather @ girlyeverafter recently posted..Two-a-Day
Great minds think alike! It’s funny how I go through phases with foods and will stick with the same thing for weeks, then go in a totally different direction. :)