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    Silk Protein Milks the Benefits for Almond, Pea, and Cashew

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    By Alisa Fleming on January 2, 2017 Dairy-Free Milk Substitute Reviews, Dairy-Free Protein Shake & Meal Replacement Reviews, Product Reviews

    Need a high-protein, dairy-free milk alternative? Silk Protein Milk Alternative just might be your new Holy Grail. It combines the creaminess of almondmilk and cashewmilk with the thickening power of pea protein. The result is a rich beverage that eclipses 2% milk with a whopping 10 grams of protein per serving. And just look at how creamy it is!

    Silk Protein and Nut Milk Review (dairy-free, plant-based milk alternative with 10 grams of protein per serving!)

    Silk Protein Milks the Benefits for Almond, Pea, and Cashew

    Because it’s so thick, I found Silk Protein Milk Beverages to be a bit heavy for straight up sipping. But it works beautifully in smoothies, hot cereal, and baked goods. The consistency adds body, and in my opinion, a very pleasant flavor. It’s more neutral than nutty, but has a pleasant sweetness, despite being so low in sugars. But you be the judge! Leave your own rating and review below – it helps others make an informed purchasing decision.

    The main issue we had with Silk Protein Milk was it can get just a touch “gloppy” after resting in the refrigerator. I think the protein must cause some thickening. Just make sure to give it a very good shake before pouring.

    And please note that their packaging has been updated since I took the pictures in this post. It currently looks like the images below. But the formula has remained the same.

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    Silk Protein Milk Beverage Reviews and Information (Dairy-Free Pea, Cashew, and Almondmilk)Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cashewmilk (filtered water, cashews), pea protein, sunflower oil, calcium carbonate, salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, ascorbic acid (to protect freshness), natural flavor, vitamin e acetate (to protect freshness), vitamin d2. Contains: almond and cashew. May contain other tree nuts. Produced in a facility that also processes soy.*

    Nutrition (per 1 cup): 110 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 10g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 35% calcium, 15% iron.*

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    Silk Protein Milk Beverage Reviews and Information (Dairy-Free Pea, Cashew, and Almondmilk)Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cashewmilk (filtered water, cashews), pea protein, sunflower oil, calcium carbonate, salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, natural flavor, ascorbic acid and vitamin e acetate (to protect freshness), vitamin d2. Contains: almond and cashew. May contain other tree nuts. Produced in a facility that also processes soy.*

    Nutrition (per 1 cup): 110 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 10g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 35% calcium, 15% iron.*

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    Silk Protein Milk Beverage Reviews and Information (Dairy-Free Pea, Cashew, and Almondmilk)Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cashewmilk (filtered water, cashews), pea protein, high oleic sunflower oil, cane sugar, calcium carbonate, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, ascorbic acid (to protect freshness), natural flavor, salt, vitamin e acetate (to protect freshness), vitamin d2. Contains: almond and cashew. May contain other tree nuts. Produced in a facility that also processes soy.*

    Nutrition (per 1 cup): 130 calories, 8g fat, 3g carbs, <1g fiber, 2g sugars (includes 2g added sugars), 10g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 30% calcium, 10% iron.*

    Vanilla

    Silk Protein Milk Beverage Reviews and Information (Dairy-Free Pea, Cashew, and Almondmilk)Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cashewmilk (filtered water, cashews), pea protein, high oleic sunflower oil, cane sugar, calcium carbonate, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, natural flavor, ascorbic acid (to protect freshness), salt, vitamin e acetate (to protect freshness), vitamin d2. Contains: almond and cashew. May contain other tree nuts. Produced in a facility that also processes soy.*

    Nutrition (per 1 cup): 140 calories, 7g fat, 8g carbs, <1g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 10g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 30% calcium, 15% iron.*

    Chocolate

    Silk Protein Milk Beverage Reviews and Information (Dairy-Free Pea, Cashew, and Almondmilk)Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cashewmilk (filtered water, cashews), cane sugar, pea protein, high oleic sunflower oil, cocoa (processed with alkali), calcium carbonate, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, ascorbic acid (to protect freshness), salt, natural flavor, vitamin e acetate (to protect freshness), vitamin d2. Contains: almond and cashew. May contain other tree nuts. Produced in a facility that also processes soy.*

    Nutrition (per 1 cup): 150 calories, 5g fat, 18g carbs, 2g fiber, 14g sugars (includes 14g added sugars), 10g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 10% vitamin D, 30% calcium, 20% iron.*

    More Allergen Notes

    According to the company, “Silk employs stringent allergen quality control procedures in all of our manufacturing facilities.” Their Allergen Information is a little vague, but you can contact them for more specifics on allergen testing, if needed.

    Silk Protein and Nut Milk Review (dairy-free, plant-based milk alternative with 10 grams of protein per serving!)

    The Facts on Silk Protein & Nut Milk

    • Price: $3.99 per 64-ounce carton
    • Availability: Silk Protein Milk Beverage is currently sold in the refrigerated section at Target stores in the U.S. We imagine they will be expanding distribution to other grocers in the near future.
    • Certifications: Silk Protein Milk Beverage is Non-GMO Verified and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
    • Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Silk Protein Milk Beverage is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
    • For More Product Information: Visit the Silk website at silk.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. 

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    Best “milk” ever

    Rated 5 out of 5
    October 14, 2022

    It’s now harder to find. My store discontinued the product and I asked over and over to bring it back. Now it’s back six months later. Shake carton after refrigeration. Love,love,love it.

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    An Mo

    Delicious

    Rated 5 out of 5
    July 8, 2021

    I hope the rumors of this product being discontinued is false. This is the only nut milk I use because of the protein and the taste is delicious. It makes my smoothies taste like a thick milkshake, not watery like other nut milks. I eat a plant based diet and this provides protein. Please continue making this. It’s the best nut protein milk out there.

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    Barb B.

    Response from Go Dairy Free

    We can’t say for sure what the future holds for Silk, but for now, this product is available, and we haven’t heard these rumors …

    I am not a milk drinker, but I am a Silk Protein Nut Milk fanatic.

    Rated 5 out of 5
    May 10, 2021

    I love this product with all my heart. Lately I have had a hard time finding this luscious milk on the store shelves . People are discovering this delicious, healthy product and it has started disappearing from the store shelves pretty rapidly. It is a wonderful substitute for dairy milk.

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    KimAZ

    Best milk alternative out there.

    Rated 5 out of 5
    October 20, 2020

    Best milk alternative I’ve found. Higher in protein than cows milk. I like the original unsweetened, it’s all I drink or use to cook with. Great in smoothies as well.

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    Stanley

    Love this product

    Rated 5 out of 5
    October 3, 2020

    Looking for a protein non dairy milk

    This fits the bill

    Don’t forget to shake

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    Suzanne Breen

    Love this

    Rated 5 out of 5
    July 19, 2020

    I feel this is a great tasting milk substitute. I am heartbroken that I can’t find it anymore. Everyone in my household drank it…

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    Devra

    Response from Go Dairy Free

    Hopefully it is just a temporary supply issue in your area. They are still producing it.

    So good!

    Rated 5 out of 5
    June 4, 2020

    I’ve been impressed with all of Silk’s milks and this one is my favorite. If you’re looking for the best tasting one I would recommend the original. It does have 2g of sugar in a cup but this is still quite low, as long as you aren’t getting them from too many other sources. I have tried all of the protein milks and typically use the unsweetened vanilla and currently have a bottle of the unsweet and original too. I add it to coffees, teas, and use it to make vegan ice cream. It’s good as a milk to drink by itself too. It has nutrition to it, which is helpful to keep full and have Silk be a standard part of your diet. My parents like the chocolate one and my dad has taken to putting the chocolate one on cereal after workouts or before bed, which he says tastes good. As a nutritious drink, I would highly recommend giving this a try!

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    Cullen

    Delish in frosty mug as well as for hot chocolate

    Rated 5 out of 5
    August 10, 2019

    Try this in a frosty mug – SO delicious! Makes excellent hot cocoa too.

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    Sally Hughes

    perfect for coffee

    Rated 4 out of 5
    July 15, 2019

    This stuff is the best thing I’ve found for my coffee as an alternative to half and half.

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    Raven

    Plain

    Rated 5 out of 5
    May 5, 2019

    My fav smoothie is this protein milk, 2-3 tablespoons hemp seeds and berries. 20 grams easy peasy.

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    41 Comments

    1. Kim R on April 17, 2017 9:51 am

      Was able to sample this product through Crowdtap #gotitfree.. Was another great product from silk that I will buy. I purchased the Vanilla one and it was really good.

      • Mary Kestler on April 18, 2017 3:18 pm

        I also sampled the Silk protein nutmilk from Crowdtap in the Sugar flavor. I really enjoyed it. I use it now in my fruit smoothies in the morning. It is very creamy and taste like an actual milk product. I highly recommend it.

    2. Christine on April 5, 2017 8:44 pm

      I absolutely love this stuff!! I am totally addicted. I put some raw oatmeal, dash cinnamon, dash of nutmeg, generous amount of silk and plain nonfat greek yogurt whipped in ,some raisins, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,and stevia. shake well. i use the plain to keep my sugar low. Leave it in the refrigerator overnight and my goodness is this the most delicious, nutritious breakfast imaginable. It’s a powerhouse of nutrients. I use a quartsize container. My picky 17 year old fastfioodie loves it
      Awesome stuff.

    3. Ahsan on March 11, 2017 2:52 am

      I have been searching high and low for a plant based creamer in replacement of my half and half. I have tried almost everything on the market, but they tasted disgusting! I finally found something that is creamy and good in my coffee! So happy with this product and it tastes great drinking it straight up too.

      • Alisa Fleming on March 12, 2017 8:10 am

        That’s so great to know that it works well in coffee – thanks for sharing Ahsan!

    4. The Vegan 8 on January 10, 2017 9:50 pm

      Wow, that does look super thick! I have a very picky palette and do not drink any plant-based milks just for the sake of drinking them. I don’t think anything tastes good except for my homemade almond milk, but I, DO, however love using homemade cashew milk and coconut milk in recipes. This looks like it would be just fabulous in baked goods or creamy sauces!

      • Alisa Fleming on January 12, 2017 1:23 pm

        It has been pretty darn good in baked goods thus far. I still haven’t tried in sauces yet.

    5. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen on January 5, 2017 2:29 pm

      Sometimes I can’t decide between almond milk or cashew milk, so I love that they’ve combined them!

    6. Linda @ Veganosity on January 5, 2017 5:48 am

      Silk brand just keeps getting better and better! Love it!

    7. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite on January 4, 2017 10:13 pm

      This is one of my new favorite products! I use it every morning and make our oatmeal with it along with smoothies. Silk hit it out of the park with this one! I have no issues with the consistency, I shake it though so that probably helps. But it’s perfect either way in things!

    8. Meg @ With Salt and Wit on January 3, 2017 11:54 am

      You are right this would be great in smoothies and baking! I love that the added protein too! This was a great read!

    9. Mel on January 3, 2017 10:56 am

      This hasn’t made it to the stores here yet but I like the sound of it so will be on the look out for when it does. It sound alike it would be awesome in smoothies and sweet sauces.

      • Oscar on February 14, 2017 9:30 am

        Hi , I just picked some up at State Brothers. I’m not sure if thata have that around you but I love this. I have a milk allergy and finally found a great alternative.

    10. Sarah on January 3, 2017 10:45 am

      So Delicious Protein Almond Milk use to be a staple in our fridge until they got rid of it. The small shelf stable ones aren’t the same. I can’t wait to give this one a try. Recently we’ve been drinking Ripple for a protein milk in our house, the girls love it!

    11. amanda -runtothefinish on January 3, 2017 8:08 am

      oh I haven’t seen this yet, but it’s basically how I start my green smoothie…protein powder a little almond milk 🙂 Love that they keep improving

      • Alisa Fleming on January 3, 2017 8:42 am

        Yep, an even bigger protein base now. I’m thinking post-workout chocolate milk for this one 🙂

    12. Jenn on January 3, 2017 7:21 am

      This would be perfect for adding to smoothies! I can also see the plain working great in creamy sauces. I’ll have to check this out!

      • Alisa Fleming on January 3, 2017 8:43 am

        Yes! The plain does have a hint of sweetness, but it may work well in sauces where that little touch works well – like a creamy tomato.

    13. Sarah on January 2, 2017 10:48 pm

      This looks like a great boost to your regular ol’ almond milk! We’ve got nut allergies in our house so we have to stick to soy for now, but fingers crossed my little one will test out of his allergies! I’ll keep my eyes open for this!

    14. Kelly on January 2, 2017 6:57 pm

      I haven’t seen these before. Very cool blend and I like that they add pea protein for an added boost. Will be on the lookout!

    15. Nutrimom on January 2, 2017 6:45 pm

      We have used almond milk for many years- I’d love to try this one!

    16. Hannah on January 2, 2017 6:04 pm

      What an exciting surprise! This is the first I had heard of a new offering from Silk, and since their cashew milk is my current favorite, I really must hunt this down.

      • Alisa Fleming on January 3, 2017 8:44 am

        Ah yes, if you like their cashew milk, then I think you will like this one Hannah. The cashew really comes through in it.

    17. Amanda on January 2, 2017 5:46 pm

      I haven’t seen this yet, but I love nut milk and the added protein is great! I’ll have to look for it!

    18. Megan | Allergy Free Alaska on January 2, 2017 5:23 pm

      Wow! I’ve never seen these!! I’m definitely looking forward to them making it to Alaska’s stores. I bet they would make a super creamy/frothy latte…. mmm… 😉

      • Alisa Fleming on January 3, 2017 8:45 am

        Yes, it’s definitely nice and creamy, and it seems to froth up well. I’ll have to test it in a hot beverage just to be sure!

    19. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on January 2, 2017 1:22 pm

      Such a great beverage to get in an extra healthy boost in the morning!

      • Alisa Fleming on January 2, 2017 1:45 pm

        Agreed! It’s nice to have such a good protein balance in smoothies without having to add protein powder, too!

    20. Becky Striepe on January 2, 2017 1:22 pm

      Oh nice! My one problem with nut milks is that they have so little protein. I’m going to look for this!

      • Alisa Fleming on January 2, 2017 1:46 pm

        I know. It’s so funny how nuts are a good source of protein, except in nut milk! This does fill in the gap for sure.

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