After decades of letting their Almond Breeze name take center stage, Blue Diamond is coming into the light with a new core line of beverages. Don’t worry, Almond Breeze isn’t going away – as far as we know. But Blue Diamond Almondmilks are more directly connecting the consumer with the grower, and have a quality promise that equates to 75% more almonds than leading brands of almond milk.
Blue Diamond Almondmilk: 4 Varieties that Put Almonds First
Blue Diamond Growers is a co-op of 3000 almond growers that began over a century ago. In the late 1990’s, the collective released Almond Breeze, which became the first brand of mainstream almond milk. Now they’re putting their company name on a line that exemplifies their “almond first” mission. Each cup promises more almonds and key attributes that suit today’s discerning customers.
Unsweetened Simple
If you want the purity of homemade almond milk without the hassle, this bottle is for you. It’s essentially just almonds with a pinch of salt and no added sugar – 3 ingredients total. And each cup contains the equivalent of 1 to 2 tablespoons of almonds.
Ingredients: almondmilk (water, almonds), sea salt
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 50 calories, 4.5g fat, 170mg sodium, 2g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Sweetened Simple
This equally clean formula is identical to their other Simple almondmilk, but it has about 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar added per cup for a gently sweet finish.
Ingredients: almondmilk (water, almonds), cane sugar, sea salt
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 80 calories, 4.5g fat, 170mg sodium, 8g carbs, <1g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Signature Creamy
If you’re looking for almond milk that goes above and beyond what you can make at home, I’d give this one a try. It still boasts a high almond count, but it also has a richer, more stable finish that performs well in coffee and recipes, and it’s fortified with calcium, Vitamin E, and vitamin D. It also has a pleasant, drinkable flavor, but is relatively low in sugar, as you can see below.
Ingredients: almondmilk [water, almonds], almond oil, cane sugar, contains 2% or less of: [calcium carbonate, potassium citrate, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, d-alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin e)].
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 110 calories, 10g fat, 140mg sodium, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified to reach the following percentages: 35% calcium, 25% vitamin D, 50% vitamin E, 15% vitamin A.*
Chocolate Protein
This is their top almond milk for functionality. It has an appealing chocolate flavor, is equally fortified to the Signature Creamy, is boosted to the equivalent protein level of dairy milk, and is still relatively modest in sugar.
Ingredients: almondmilk [water, almonds], pea protein, cane sugar, contains 2% or less of: [cocoa (processed with alkali), calcium carbonate, natural flavors, sea salt, potassium citrate, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, stevia leaf extract, vitamin d2, d-alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin e)].
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 140 calories, 6g fat, 230mg sodium, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 12g added sugars), 8g protein. Fortified to reach the following percentages: 35% calcium, 25% vitamin D, 50% vitamin E, 15% vitamin A.*
More Facts on Blue Diamond Almondmilk
- Price: $4.99 per 48-ounce bottle
- Availability: It is sold at Kroger family of stores, Albertsons family of stores, Walmart Supercenters, and other regional grocers.
- Certifications: It is Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, it is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties are also sugar-free, oil-free, keto, and paleo-friendly.*
- For More Product Information: www.bluediamond.com
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
