Updated in 2021! Flaxmilk has become popular over the years not only for Omega3 benefits, but also for taste. It tends to be lighter, yet creamier, and a little more neutral in taste than many other dairy-free milk beverages. Good Karma Flaxmilk is the leader in this space, and they have expanded their product line to include high protein and single serve options.
Good Karma Flaxmilk in Creamy, Protein, and Lunchable Sizes
Though flaxseeds can’t rival the natural cream of coconut or richness of cashews, it turns out that a dairy-free milk beverage made with cold pressed flax oil does have the smooth consistency of dairy milk. And it tastes pretty darn impressive. Plus, each serving of Good Karma Flaxmilk contains 1200 mg of Omega 3 and is fortified with calcium and vitamins A, B12, and D.
Because this review comes from our earlier format, I have tasting notes with the flavors we’ve tried. Please note that we found the “regular” and “+protein” varieties to be very different. The +protein flavors had a bitterness I couldn’t quite get past, but another taster didn’t even notice. Please do feel free to leave your own rating and review below, and let us know which varieties you tried!
Vanilla
This flavor was much sweeter than I expected, almost hinting at dessert. The flavor is VERY vanilla, which I absolutely loved. It also has a semi-rich, 2% like texture that was incredibly smooth and easy to drink. I found it to be less thick than coconut milk beverage but smoother and more fulfilling than almond milk beverage. I think this one could be a big hit in almost any sweet recipe! As well as in everyday drinks like hot cocoa, coffee, and tea.
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), cane sugar, tricalcium phosphate, vanilla extract, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, gellan gum, xanthan gum, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 60 calories, 2.5g fat, 10g carbs, 0g fiber, 10g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 60% vitamin B12.*
Original
Wow, the Original Good Karma Flaxmilk was, well … perfect. I could easily taste why this was a unanimous winner among dairy drinkers. It was fluid, smooth, lightly creamy, and yet refreshing. This classic variety has a hint of sweetness, but is relatively neutral in taste, with a seamless overall flavor. It seemed quite versatile, though I still wouldn’t use it in a purely savory recipe, like mashed potatoes.
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), cane sugar, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors, sea salt, vanilla extract, gellan gum, xanthan gum, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 25 calories, 2.5g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 60% vitamin B12.*
Unsweetened
For my own personal use (beyond reviews), I typically purchase Unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage, so this was the flavor of Good Karma Flaxmilk I was most curious about. Truthfully, it wasn’t as scrumptious as the other two for the obvious reason: no sweetener. However, my interest in milk alternatives isn’t for sipping, it’s for everyday smoothies and recipes. The Unsweetened Good Karma Flaxmilk added just the right amount of body to my breakfast smoothies, and the fairly neutral yet somewhat savory flavor seemed like a fluid fit for most dishes.
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), tapioca starch, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors, sea salt, gellan gum, xanthan gum, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 25 calories, 2.5g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 60% vitamin B12.*
Holiday Nog (seasonal)
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), cane sugar, spice extracts (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, star anise), natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, gellan gum, beta carotene (for color), caramel color, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 90 calories, 3g fat, 16g carbs, 0g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 30% calcium, 8% vitamin A, 20% vitamin B12.*
Pumpkin Spice Nog (seasonal)
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), cane sugar, spice extracts (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, star anise), natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, gellan gum, beta carotene (for color), caramel color, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 90 calories, 3g fat, 18g carbs, 0g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 30% calcium, 8% vitamin A, 20% vitamin B12.*
Unsweetened + Protein
This is their unsweetened with pea protein added, some of you might taste bitterness from the addition.
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), pea protein, pea starch, natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, xanthan gum, sea salt, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 60 calories, 3g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 8g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 60% vitamin B12.*
Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein
This is their unsweetened with pea protein and vanilla added, some of you might taste bitterness from the addition.
Ingredients: flaxmilk (filtered water, cold pressed organic flax oil), pea protein, pea starch, natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, vanilla extract, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, xanthan gum, sea salt, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 1 cup): 60 calories, 3g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 8g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 60% vitamin B12.*
Vanilla Lightly Sweetened + Protein
This variety comes in shelf-stable quarts and lunchbox sizes. Some of you might taste bitterness in this flavor from the pea protein.
Ingredients: plant-based milk (filtered water, pea protein, cold pressed organic flax oil), cane sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, gellan gum, xanthan gum, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 200mL): 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 10g carbs, 0g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 7g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 50% vitamin B12.*
Chocolate + Protein
For those of us who tasted bitterness in the other protein flavors, we could still detect it a bit in this flavor. But I’ve heard from many moms that their kids love these.
Ingredients: plant-based milk (filtered water, pea protein, cold pressed organic flax oil), cane sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, gellan gum, xanthan gum, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12.
Nutrition (per 200mL): 100 calories, 3g fat, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 10g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 7g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin A, 50% vitamin B12.*
The Facts on Good Karma Flaxmilk
Price: $23 per 12-pack of the lunchbox size; $4.99 per half gallon
Availability: Various sizes of Good Karma Flaxmilk + Protein are available on Amazon. Good Karma Flaxmilk is also available at natural food and conventional grocers throughout the U.S. You can check their store locator via the website below, or browse your local stores on Instacart to find it.
Certifications: Good Karma Flaxmilk is Non-GMO Verified, Certified Vegan, and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Good Karma Flaxmilk is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Good Karma website at www.goodkarmafoods.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.
Not Bad
So, I bought both the plain and vanilla fortified with protein. The vanilla is delish! I wish it didn’t have so much added sugar (maybe try some monk fruit) for those of us on restricted sugar diets. The plain, well… kinda yuck. I decided to add my cocoa to it and heat it up with some monk fruit and found it to be enjoyable. I will certainly continue to buy it. For me, the nutritional benefits outweigh the taste (of the plain).
Bitterness in Protein Version
I love the unsweetened protein version, but the downside is it only comes in very large containers and has to be used within 7 days. It starts to develop the bitterness from the moment it’s opened. I wish they would sell it in smaller containers.
Tastes artificial. What's with all the ingredients? Fillers?
Vanilla flavor tastes artificial and chemically, ans the ingredients do not seem clean. It also upset my stomach.
Contains no flax
Has anyone noticed that this product contains no flaxseeds? It’s nothing more than water, oil, sweetener, flavoring, gums (why use gums when hydrated flaxseed does the same thing?), emulsifier, vitamins, and minerals (plus pea protein, in some). It contains no flax. It’s sweetened gum-water. Ridiculous.
My favoriteeee
This milk is so good. I have been buying it from wholefoods for nearly 2 years now. I usually have it poured over breakfast cereal but today I felt obliged to write a review, after I found out it froths really well over a cold brew coffee!! So happy, and it tastes amazing, better than cows milk!!
Unsweetened protein
First time was a shock to my pallet, but then I started adding my own spices like cardamom or cinnamon or pumpkin spice according to what I’m in the mood for, and now I love it. I have also generally weaned off sugar mostly, may be that’s why I couldn’t taste the bitterness. The amount of protein you get for such low calories is totally worth it, IMO.
My Unsweetened seemed too thick but I'll try again
Thanks for listing the ingredients here; I poured out my Good Karma Unsweetened when it seemed to be thickening too much on my first and fourth day after opening. That had not happened with a previous 1/2 gallon (refrigerated) or with the pea-protein version I tried first. I’ll try again though, the flavor and very low calories are both positives.
Fabulous
I was told to avoid almonds (dairy allergy) and thought I was finished as far as milk. I tried Good Karma Flaxseed milk and was sold. Delicious!
Flax+Protein weirdly Bitter
Spout smells rancid, Bitter aftertaste.
Bought quart-size,
March 2020.
It's terrible
Why can’t I rate this 0 stars? I won’t be buying it again.
52 Comments
Alisa,
We started using it based on the brand name and also because it is a flax milk. So we get benefit of omega-3.
Have you done any research to find out how much of nutrients from this milk come from minerals and how much from plant? Please explore and let us know.
thanks,
Hi Swamy, we have the ingredients listed above for you and you can see the nutrition facts via their website.