Is it worth purchasing if just want to make almond milk?
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It depends. You definitely save money making your own almond milk (it's about $1 to make a carton's worth). But what you get is different. You add sweetener yourself, it separates easily, and, depending on how well you soaked the almonds, it can come out grainy. You might have to try a few batches before you get a recipe that suits you. Mine has paid for itself a few times over (i've saved so much money, it's amazing!), but I could see some giving up after a few tries.
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The Soyajoy G4 is definitely worth buying just for making almond milk. That is all I have made in it so far. I know all the ingredients in my 'milk', it is quick and easy, and it tastes great.
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You can make almond milk just as easily with a blender, if you happen to have one. This is a cooker and blender in one, essential for those of use who don't want to leave the stove on for long periods of time (preventing accidentally burn the house down) and rely on the timer alarm built in. When the cooking is not needed, I would choose a blender that can make almond milk, and much much more.
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Well it does do almond milk, and its not like its worlds simpler, so yes. I believe the instructions say to use the "porridge" button, but I forget exactly which button. I recommend you read through the comments since there are a lot of people commenting on that.
1539085
Depending how often you will use it or need how much almond milk each week.The machine itself is quite easy to use and clean.(This is our 3rd one.)
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Yes...I absolutely love this machine. I mostly make almond milk. I also make cashew creamer for my coffee. I line my strainer with cheesecloth when I strain. Tastes so much better than store bought. This is my 2nd machine-the other is a Joyoung from Amazon and I like it just as well. My first one is still kicking after 2 years of constant use and I still use it when I want to make 2 batches at once.
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I bought this product a few months back. I really love it. It's easy to use. I make soy milk and almond mix every weekend. There is one small problem with my machine is that the plug to the machine is a little loose. I have to put a small cup under the electrical cord. It's work fine when I do that. Beside that I think it worth your money. The whole family can enjoy fresh milk each day. Double the amount of beans to have a better taste.
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I tried almond milk for my first batch, and it didn't work at all. Maybe operator error, but I thought I followed all instructions. I've also not seen almond milk mentioned in the various makers' list of what milks are workable.Jim Heckman
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I make my almond milk with it, but if you squeeze too hard it can tear and break thru. It Is pretty tough stuff and good quality for the price. I would buy again.
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If you are making almond milk, you are already at a whole different level from moi. Try it.
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I use almond and whole milk...both are great. The whole milk foams really well when I only do one serving.
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My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check... » Read More My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) « Show Less
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I make almond milk yogurt fairly often using the recipe I found on lexieskitchen.com. It turns out well, but this kind of yogurt doesn't seem to keep longer than a week.
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No. You make almond milk with raw almonds and a good food processor. The leftovers after you filter the almond milk is almond flour.
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Haven't tried that but I have used chocolate milk which worked perfectly. I see no reason it wouldn't froth almond milk.
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Yes! And it tastes amazing! About two measures (it comes with a measuring cup) of almonds, water and ca. 15 minutes in the machine. Best almond milk ever. I love it.
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I have had no success with anything except 2% cow's milk. I have tried whole milk (no) and 2% plus a tiny bit of a non-dairy creamer (no). I think I even tried 1% milk, but don't remember. Never tried almond milk, which sounds delicious, so based on my experience I would say no. Maybe I will try it in the near future and then let you know. It would be interesting if it did froth. There's always the hand-held frother which works with everything! '
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That's how I make my smoothie with almond milk it does not harm the taste of the smoothie in my opinion. Plus it adds nutritional value.
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A WHOLE lot cheaper. You can get approximately 64 servings out of the 4.9 lb. The RTD's are a little better tasting sometimes but not worth the cost difference IMO. I would buy a small container 1st to see if you like it. If you like it then buy the big container to save money. I mix mine with Almond Milk (Original) and it's really good. You can mix with water and regular milk if you like.
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No! You can make an almond milk yogurt, but you must use almonds that have been grounded up and soaked. Store bought "almond milk" has other ingredients in it.
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Yes, you can. The time will vary, but as long as you keep at it, this machine will make almond butter. At first it will look like a lot of chopped nuts, possibly powder. Let it continue. It'll start looking clumpy and slightly wet. After a while, it becomes smooth. Mine takes less than 15 minutes.
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I have used almond milk many times with good success. And no accommodations were needed. I have never tried coconut milk.
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Absolutely! I make some very easy to make but very yummy Almond butter. Nothing else needed beside this jar and the blender.