What Makes the BEST Nut Milk? | Almond Cow Review
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2019
- Today I'm reviewing the Almond Cow (a popular nut-milk-making machine) and comparing it to my high-speed blender to see which will make better, creamier nut milk.
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My main question in this video is how caitlin is able to keep her salt and milk so close to the edge of her counter? I would've knocked them both over already 😂
Me too!!!!
UA-cam should have a special hall of fame for comments like this. Glad I wasn't drinking almond milk while reading this comment. I would have spit it on my computer.
Me too😂😂😂
I had the same thought!!! 😂
LOL me too! I was SO nervous and wanted to scoop them closer to the middle of the counter. 😳😂
I have a Vitamix and just bought the Almond Cow. I think the Vitamix makes better quality milk but I’m going to keep the Almond Cow because it’s easier make and clean. Hand straining nut milk is a labor of love that is a chore I’d like to avoid!
Do u like the strainer in Almond cow? Does liquid still sit in it?
Use cold ice water to keep vitamins from being destroyed when using Vitamix.
Agree! After wasting all the money in cute gadgets, I think vitamix is a worthy investment .
Just make almond butter with the Vitamix, then, when you want some almond milk, use about a tablespoon of the almond butter per cup of water, blend and you got your milk. It will separate some, so you'll need to shake it up well before drinking. I suppose you could strain, but I'm too lazy.
@@GrayHomeVideo genius
This was so helpful, thank you. I want an almond cow purely because i hate faffing with nut milk bags.
Me too, I would get impatient with the milk bags. So now I use a strainer
I have made it in my vitamix and it’s AMAZING but the nut bag squeezing is so gross 😂. Might need to buy one.
I don't strain mine. Love it not strained. :)
My high speed blender does so many things that I see no point in having another appliance to clutter my kitchen 🤷♀️
True, but not having to squeeze the milk out from a nut milk bag is huge!
@@waynlinazn use a French press
@@waynlinazn is squeezing it that much of a big deal ?
@@isabellamomodu1812 for some people, it really can be. Someday my hands don't have the kind of strength needed to squeeze a nut milk bag
@@isabellamomodu1812 Yes. Too much hands-on, can make the product go bad, quicker. Not to mention the work, involved. Some don't have the hand strentgh and time to wring it out, either.
I appreciate how thorough you were with this review.
I've read the almond cow should run 3 cycles to get the creamier texture...
Yes!
@@Socialshug THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I DO, I LOVE MY ALMOND COW
@@hopepingle8582 after 3 cycles are you left with a dry pulp?
I run the almond cow twice and it helps blend any last bits!
Great advice.
It's CRAZY that 5.5 cups is the MINIMUM! They say you can make creamer with this and that's more than I would use for a regular milk. A 4:1 water/nut ratio is great for average milk but 3:1 is great for really creamy, rich milk. And of course a 2:1 and 1:1 ratio is used for various thickness of "cream"
It seems very limiting and short sighted of them to force you to make such thin milk.
Thank you for your honesty in this video! I was contemplating getting the almond cow thinking it would be easier than my vitamix. I do love how creamy my nut milk is with the vitamix and will stick with it! ❤️
Thank you for your honest review! I have a Vitamix and use it ALLLL the time to make almond milk, but was looking for a faster version. You answered all of the questions I had. THANKS!
The price tag for my refurbished vitamix hurt but I honestly don’t regret it for a second
Costco had an amazing sale on Vitamix - is when I got mine :) I agree with you. No regrets.
It's so worth it! The versatility and track record of the brand makes it an investment. My Vitamix is 20 years old and it's working like it did on day one.
I loved this comparison/review! When I was starting to look into making my own nut milk I was torn on if I should get an almond cow or just use my Ninja blender. I'm glad I stuck with what I had! I have been super happy with the rich, creamy milk that my ninja makes. I just blend it for 10 minutes, and then save the pulp for making almond meal after.
Hi, I'm going to do the same as you. Can I ask - when you say that you use the pulp to make almond meal - can you talk me through that process so I can do it too?
I have a ninja too but only blend for 1 minute. So you blend for 10 minutes!....that sounds like a shit load of noise haha. What I do is after the minute I pour through a sieve then pour into the nut bag. A bit extra to wash but I find it better that way
Why do you have to blend for 10mins, that's too much mine usually does it in 2-3 mins?
I have an almond cow and I still use my vitamix blender for nut milks. If I were to buy again I would get a milk maker that can also make soy milk.
@@ritas6972 can the vita mix not make soy milk? It’s my favorite milk😭
Thanks, Caitlin, for a good review of these two methods.
This was my first time watching your videos. I really liked it. Thank you for your informative content.
I have both a Vitamix and an Almond Cow and the Almond Cow is SO much faster than the Vitamix at making nut milk. I don't have to strain it or soak the almonds with the Almond Cow. Also, this girl didn't read the (very short) instructions that come with the Almond Cow because it says to hold the strainer and top portion at an angle when inserting the top into the strainer. I have never had a problem getting the two connected doing that. I also disagree that the Almond Cow is more expensive. Even if it were slightly, the almond pulp is great to use in so many things. I only have two kitchen appliances that I use regularly (besides my microwave and stove) and they are my Vitamix and Almond Cow. I consider both essentials.
The vitamix is more versatile, which in tern makes it cheaper
It's a one trick pony, while a Vitamix is incredibly versatile, more powerful, and is well known to last forever (mine is over 20 years old and going strong). Almond Cow, Nutr, etc, are absolutely fine for those who want them, but I don't want to spend money or give up counter space for a product that only does one thing. If I were to buy a dedicated milk maker, I'd go for the simpler, smaller Nutr, but none of the milk makers come close to the creamy finished product that my Vitamix makes. The fact that there are multiple workarounds to fix the watery result from the Almond Cow, like running through multiple cycles or using a second cup of almonds to enrich it is all the assurance I need that my Vitamix is worth its weight in gold.
Seriously a wonderful video, thanks so much! You answered every single question I had
This was a really solid review! Amazing detail and explanation. Saved me from impulsively buying the almond cow today thank you.
I have to say, this is a very good and indepth review. One thing though, I do the vitamix and nutbag combo and luckily enough for me, I strain the bag into a large measuring cup that has a spout for easy pouring. No funnel needed and only 3 items to clean. After watching this, I am pleased that I decided to stick with nutbags and not buy an almond cow or other milk specific appliance. Just seems like the same amount work for the extra money when you could purchase a high end blender that does so much more and doesn't take up an extra spot in storage.
Yes, good thought. Save your money. Almond cow has been a disappointment. Very watery milk
Thanks this is what I was trying to figure out
Thanks for the review! Very helpful for making a recommendation to a friend who is considering one.
The instructions state to turn the straining and blender at an angle so you can insert the blender piece in . No need to struggle and force.
Thank you for an honest review. Great info!
This inspired me to make my own almond milk, thanks for another great video!
Thank you SO much for doing this video! I have a VitaMix but hate the nut bag part of the process but I am so relieved that I didn’t spring for the Almond Cow as I don’t need it. Thank you for saving me money!
Almond Cow suggested making two batches when using 1 cup of dried nuts. Or 1/2 cup dried per batch.
This was such a great comparison. Very comprehensive. I already have a Vitamix and you just saved me $200. Thanks so much!!
Thank you for honest review!
The crucial issue here is that you're not supposed to soak the nuts when using the Almond Cow, it's just advised to soak whole GRAINS (eg oats). So, that is why she had issues attaching the strainer (nuts expanded) and why her almond milk in comparison was more watery with the Almond Cow, because she had soaked the almonds in advance and they retained that water. So, in fact, the Almond Cow is highly efficient and easy to use. I used to strain my nut milk after blending, and I find using the Almond Cow preferably - also, the milk is warmed and frothy. You can use the pulp for other prep/meals (eg overnight oats). In addition, the "strainer cup" that she refers to, is also used to make a more concentrated creamer with your Almond Cow. Clearly, I am a fan.
Thank you, I think you did a really good job explaining!
Very helpful video! My blender could use replacing so I was already considering a Vitamix. You've helped me decide to get one... thanks!
I don’t think I’ve ever watched a better review. You’re so thorough and intelligent and I really thank you for your review. It was so insightful. I subscribed and I don’t even know what it is that you do but I think I wanna hear everything you have to review. Lmao thanks again!
I agree and I subscribed too
Thank you! You saved me from purchasing an unnecessary appliance considering I already have a Vitamix
Thank you for the demonstration and breakdown!
I use my Blendtec and I get the same fibrous nut paste leftover mixture. Today I added half of it to miso paste and had a nice pâté with lentil flatbread and salad for lunch!
Then I added the other half of nut paste to raw cocoa powder and a teaspoon of marmalade - it made a lovely chocolate orange dessert, chilled! Nothing goes to waste here.
Great video - really enjoyed that. Thanks. X
Thank you for this review, I've been using the Vitamix and was considering buying an Almond Cow and I do like my Vitamix for other things than mild. Thank you
Nice thank you. You just saved me some money. I love my vitamix no need for another device.
Thank you, Caitlin! I’m still learning about my Vitamix and all it can accomplish without adding more appliances.
Looking forward to seeing how you make nut milks in your Vitamix. Also, would rice work the same way?
Great video and assessment! Love it!
Thanks for your review. That's what I need for comparison
exactly what I needed - thanks!
This is super useful! Thank you for sharing!
Wow! Love the amount of information!
GREAT review/comparison. Thank you! I have a Vitamix. Looking forward to using it to make Oat and Rice Milk.
I appreciate the detailed comparisons down to the pulp and their respective usefulness. I could totally see one or the other being of more value based on how someone is going to use the machine and their respective byproducts.
Really great review. Thanks
I'm too lazy to make buy milk and too cheap to buy them. I just munch on nuts and drink water.
you are the breathtaker
Do you regurgitate them into your mouth after a little while to enjoy the fruits of your labor?
@@NirvanicSunshine yeah, you should try it sometime
😂😂😂good one!
Home made is always more nutritious though with less additive
Love the video btw, gadget review and plant based stuff is right up my alley. Very interesting stuff.
Omg almond meal from the vitamix is great in recipes. I use it in raw breads and brownies all the time. It's my reason to make almond milk. 🤗 Great video. Got just what I needed. 👍
Thank you . This was very helpful. Do you pre-soak the nuts for the vitamix as well? By the way... hot cocoa with almond milk and raw honey is awesome (but you probably already know that). Thanks for posting!
Hi Caitlyn thank you for the review
Thank you for this informative review.
Thank you for making this video it help me to make a better choose
Thank you for this review 👍🏻
Try subbing 1 cup ice for 1 cup of the water to keep the temp down.
that's a great tip!
With such low temperature, won’t it turn into butter?
Hi Caitlin!
My sister shared your super helpful video with me and we both decided to go the blender route first! Using your amz link and hope they help you grow your channel! 😀 With gratitude,
Graydon
To be fair? The basic directions, recipes were not consulted prior to making this review. The Almond Cow has lots of good tips and you tubes!
I LOVE my almond cow! And it easily assembles using the collector cup- again included in the basic instructions. The nut/seed pulp recipes are really delicious- ZERO waste! SUPER easy clean up😍
The issue for me, aside from spending money and giving up storage space for an appliance that only makes milk, compared with my Vitamix that does pretty much everything, is just what you say. It needs tricks, multiple cycles, sometimes a second cup of nuts processed with a batch, just to get creamy nut milk that I get in 90 seconds and a quick strain with my Vitamix. It saves me time not having to run multiple cycles, and I use a smaller amount of nuts because they're completely pulverized. That makes my milk creamier and leaves more of the almonds in the milk, not in the strainer basket.
Forget about the machines and the nuts, I just enjoyed watching you. Very relaxing.
Also, maybe running the Almond Cow for two cycles could help it get more creamy like the Vitamix almond milk, also they have a recipe for “creamer” that uses the strainer/collection cup and doing that could possibly contribute a thicker creamier product that could be diluted some into “milk.”
Thanks for the review! You got me when I saw the breakdown of the almonds in the strainer. I didn’t like to see the leftover chunks in the strainer. That is just a waste of almonds. So thanks for the review! And yes, I do own a vitamix blender!
Not a waste, as you can use the leftover pulp in hot cerals, for baking, etc. So there's a lot of uses for the pulp.
I have both. And I love my almond cow for the milk. I think you made it look harder to use (screwing on the basket with the nuts in it. And cleaning the basket. ) it is so easy to use!!! I love my almond cow!!!
Thank you so much for your review 😊 this really helped me to decide on my purchase/not purchase 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank You for this video. I was wondering about the Almond Cow but after seeing this I'll continue to use my Vitamix. Thank You so much (you saved me a bunch of money !!!) Also I don't strain my nut milks and hemp milks but if I wanted to - all I would need is a brand new "paint strainer" bag from the local paint store (to save money on a nut strainer bag) or just to use a sieve. Thank You, again, for this video. !!!
Hi, thanks for sharing your review. On the Almond Milk Recipe it says if you're using soaked almonds only use 1/2 cup. The cup is if you're not going to soak them.
Great video. thank you. Which one has more pulp?
Thank you Caitlin. I already have a vitamix and you settled my dilemma about buying a almond cow!
I agree. Same here !!!
Nice comparison!! I have been making almond milk in a vita mixer for years. I was thinking of getting a Almond Cow so I can make other drinks however mainly just to have another gadget ( I love kitchen gadgets lol) I do know my almond milk from the Via Blender is very creamy!! I have heard the Almond Cow was more watery. So on that note I think your comparison was spot on. Thank you for your help on making my decision... Great review and very informative.
Very informative video. Thank you.
I appreciated your unbiased review of these two products. I have a top of the line Vita Mix but a friend suggested I consider an Almond Cow for doing nut milks. I hate dragging out that heavy Vita Mix and I don't like the fact that it requires hand squeezing out the pulp. Before I buy another kitchen device I think I will ask my friend to loan me her Almond Cow just to see how I would like it. I do appreciate your fairness in doing the comparisons.
I’m super curious what you thought of the Almond Cow when you borrowed it… did you end up investing in one for yourself?
I find that if you tilt the central chamber of the Almond Cow, and tilt the cup of almonds, it is pretty easy to get those motor blades situated and the cup locked in place.
can you make a "how to make oat milk" video (if possible)? loved this review, helpful!
Seconded! I’m afraid to try my own oat milk for fear of the slime!
I'd like to know too. I made some and it was a slime fest😷
Stephanie Williams did you blend for longer than 30 seconds? I blend 4 cups water to 1 cup oat for 30 seconds and strain through the nut bag twice. HTH.
@@TheJennifyable yes probably. Had to throw it all out!
I have a philips 150 dollar blender and it works perfectly for almond milk and smoothies. It might take a bit longer but it gets the job done.
"removable charging cord" 😂 Great video, thanks for the information.
excellent review.. thanks.. I had a Soya Milk maker and came to the same conclusion. I have a Blendtec, but think the Vitamix with its sharper blades is better for milks. I would be curious to get an honest review of the Nutramilk machine vs the Vitamix.. Taste, texture etc. thanks
I found your video looking for a review on the Almond Cow. I currently make my nut milk by first obliterating the nuts and water in the Vitamix, then I run them through my slow juicer (Omega). This has worked very well. It produces a terrific milk, and the pulp is super dry. The only downside is the extra clean up of using two appliances. Great video! Thanks
I like this idea. I’d rather rinse my omega than have to hand strain the pulp
You can use a vitamix/blender for so many things. The almond cow has 1 use only and is expensive and huge! The almond cow is a no for me.
If you look on the website there’s SO MANY recipes for different things to make like mojitos or raspberry lemonade. Definitely more versatile than it seems.
I have been disappointed with my almond cow. Watery milk
There is a bit of a learning curve but? So many suggestions to help YOU make YOUR favorite creamy milk !!!
I was a bit discouraged first few attempts- but found so many helpful tips! My fav is to combine nuts and seeds and oats, several diff combos depending on my mood. So fast to make and clean up !!! Just LOVE it !!
In case you are wondering?
Mine was a Christmas gift from my grown kids 🥰
Super helpful thank you!
Str8 to the point and kept it real with the facts 👍🏾
If you want your milk to be more creamy in the Almond cow 1) use hot water. 2) don't soak your almonds beforehand 2a) if you do soak just use 1/2 a cup of almonds. 3) Run at least 3 cycles.
It does so much more apparently. I just bought one hope to have some fun with it
Thank you, that was so helpful. 🦄
Thank you. This is really helpful..
have you tried going through more cycles with the almond cow, do you think going through more cycles would produce creamier milk?
Great review! I have a Vitamix, I think I'll stick with that to make nut milks. Thanks !
Hello great video. How long can you keep the milk?
couldn't you put the nut pulp through another cycle of blending in the almond cow to get creamier milk?
I tried that and didn't notice a difference
@@CaitlinShoemaker i noticed when i blend it twice, the milk becomes nuttier / more pulp . You can kind of check the milk which some people like and others don't. :D
I was considering buying the Almond cow, but I never even considered my vitamin. Thank you so much for the comparison. Saved me some counter space!
Oops, *Vitamix.
Enjoyed watching your video. 👌.
This was helpful! Have you ever tried to make almond milk with that weird almond milk base? Brands are joi and modestmylk. I think a video on that would be interesting.
Nairobi never heard of those- that would be interesting.
Joi is good and easy but not cheap.
I have! Interestingly enough, homemade milk still tastes creamier to me. I also notice that the milk settles and separates faster when you use the pastes vs. whole nuts
I soak mine overnight and peel the skin off cause of what they have lentin Certain types of lectin may bind with the walls of your digestive system which can lead to serious problems. And your pulp ends up white ...just an suggestion I have learnt from some. Great video and thank you for sharing
Totally did not know this thank you for sharing!
This was great!
Would the milk be creamier if you processed them for more than 2 cycles ?
Thank you for posting this. I was just thinking of buying an almond cow machine. I'm happy I watched. I'll just stick to my vitamix.
Great video! What about the ninja blender to make almond milk?
My favorite is (Planet Oat) regular oat milk. Its the freakin best! I really want the Almond Cow appliance so so bad! It does look really nice. Will match my Berkey perfectly! 🍁🎃
I was fortunate enough to get a coupon for planet oat’s oat milk a couple of years ago, which made me decide to pull the trigger to try a non-dairy milk for the first time. I was blown away with how delicious it was, and just how much BETTER it tasted than dairy milk! What a great brand/product.
The only problem I have with Oat milk is oats are extremely high in Glyphosates, unless it's organic it is loaded with poison😟😦
Nah almond cow is way easier. Less daunting for sure. And they have great recipes. I'll stick with a ninja for a blender/processor and have my almond cow.
Yes .. easier maybe just do a second batch with the meal for get it all 🤷♀️
LOL. Ninja products are garbage.
I’m glad you said soak them because on the website they said I unsoaked but I was wondering if I could still soak them whenever I use the almond cow
What nut milk bag do you recommend ~ I have not had great luck with the nut milk bags I’ve purchased 😕
Thanks for the review! I decided to stick to my Vitamix because well nothing beats its blades. Now I just have to buy a good quality nut filter. lol
No one has done a almond cow and Soyabella comparison! Soyabella has been around longer and is $100 cheaper. But what's the difference? Love to see a review. It would get a lot of views!
If you have the Vitamix ascent series and above, I’m pretty sure you can program it on the application to do the cycling.
I notice you have a berkey, do you perform the red dye test? How long do your filters last?