Finding Whole30 approved and compliant Almond Milk Brands can be super tough for a few reasons. You have to find one with NO sweeteners. It also can’t have any carrageenan… those two ingredients are in the bulk of most almond milk brands.
Before we dive into the content, vote on the best Whole30 Almond Milk Brand!
[Vote to see how your vote lines up with others’ votes!]
- MALK 100%, 1 vote1 vote 100%1 vote - 100% of all votes
- New Barn Organics 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- JOI 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Califia Farms 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Silk 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Elmhurst 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Thrive Market 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Blue Diamond 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Orgain 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Better than Milk 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Three Trees 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
- Simply 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
What is the official rule when it comes to Whole30 Approved Almond Milk?
Tip: Nuts and seeds aren’t your best fat choice, in general, and drinking your food is always less healthy than eating it. So when it comes to almond milk, even if you make your own… we’d rather you just eat the almonds once in awhile!
Update to the Whole30 program rules:
In December of 2019, there was a change to the Whole30 program rules! Now all extracts are approved for your Whole30! Naturally, some vanilla almond milks contain vanilla extract, and until this point, weren’t approved for your Whole30. Now they are! So this “Whole30 Approved + Compliant Almond Milk Brands” has been updated accordingly!
Let’s also knock out some of the commonly asked questions I get about Whole30 Almond Milk before we dive in!
Can you use Almond Milk on Whole30?
Yes, you can! Dairy is ruled out for your Whole30, but you absolutely CAN use nut-based milks if the ingredients are compliant. See the list below for which brands are Whole30 Approved and Compliant. Also, check here for a list of Whole30 Approved Coconut milk brands as well!
Then, I also gets tons of questions regarding carrageenan in almond milk, which is understandable because it’s a pretty questionable ingredient!
What is Carrageenan?
Carrageenan is a substance extracted from red and purple seaweeds, Chondrus crispus, which is more widely known as Irish moss. It consists of a mixture of polysaccharides. It is used as a thickening or emulsifying agent in food products.
Is Carrageenan bad for you/ toxic?
The short answer, yes. It is at the very least a known inflammatory, and we know that inflammation is the building block of disease. It has been linked to ulcerations, and GI cancers, and other stomach problems. So it’s likely a carcinogen as well. Carrageenan is concerning because it’s still FDA approved and is even allowed in certified Organic foods!!
From Dr. Weil:
“Some animal studies have linked degraded forms of carrageenan (the type not used in food) to ulcerations and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. More worrisome, undegraded carrageenan – the type that is widely used in foods – has been associated with malignancies and other stomach problems.”
Is Carrageenan in all Almond Milk?
Good news: NO. Companies are catching on that this is an ingredient that consumers DON’T want in their products. Even in the last couple of years, companies are removing carrageenan from their almond milks. The list of Whole30 Compliant Almond Milk Brands below are all carrageenan-free!
Is Almond Milk cancerous?
This thought came around because of the carrageenan in a lot of almond milks… There are SO many clean, non-toxic and carrageenan-free almond milks that are NOT cancerous, and even beneficial for your health! Check out my complete list below.
Does Almond Milk contain hormones?
Nope! Not at all. Hormones are messengers in our bodies that spur our bodies into action. Hormones are found in cow’s milk (and human breast milk) and act as a way to communicate with newborn calves and babies to grow up and get fat! These hormones in milk are part of the reason it’s not ideal for our health. Almond milk is a great choice for many reasons, one being it does not contain potentially-harmful hormones.
Which brand of Almond Milk is best?
It’s hard to choose ONE brand to call the very best. But you can look at the list below for a start! I’d recommend finding almond milks like the ones below with as few extra ingredients as possible! Try to find an almond milk without carrageenan, sugars or sweeteners, Corn Starch, Rice Starch, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Soy Lecithin (Sunflower Lecithin is ok!) or Sulfites (sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite).
Where can I find Whole30 Approved and Compliant Almond Milk?
One of my favorite ways to grocery shop is using Amazon Fresh! There are SO many great grocery products from brands I LOVE that you can get delivered straight to your door! (They even have some Whole30 Approved Almond Milk brands!) Click this link for $25 off your first order!
So here we have it- a list of Whole30 Approved + Compliant Almond Milk Brands:
New Barn Organics
New Barn Organics Unsweetened Almondmilk
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Spring Water, Organic Almonds), Sea Salt
New Barn Organics Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Spring Water, Organic Almonds), Organic Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt
Where to find New Barn Almond Milk: Shop online or check their store locator to find New Barn Organics near you.
MALK Organics
MALK Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk
Ingredients: Organic Almonds, Himalayan Salt, Filtered Water.
Where to find MALK Almond Milk: Use their Store Locator to find where MALK products are closest to you!
JOI
Blend with water for a clean label almond milk in seconds!
JOI Organic Almond Milk Base
Ingredients: Blanched Organic California Almonds
JOI Almond Milk Base
Ingredients: Blanched California Almonds
Where to find JOI Almond Milk Base: Shop online via JOI’s website or on Amazon!
Califia Farms
Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk
Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond MilkIngredients: Almondmilk (Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Potassium Citrate
Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Water, Almonds), Natural Vanilla Flavor with Other Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Potassium Citrate
Califia Farms Unsweetened Barista Blend Almond Milk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Potassium Citrate
Califia Farms Unsweetened Better Half Almond Milk Half and Half
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Water, Almonds), Coconut Cream, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum
Where to find Califia Farms Almond Milks: Use their Store Locator to find where Califia Farms products are closest to you, or shop online at Califia Farms website or on Amazon!
Silk
Silk Unsweet Almond Milk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (to protect freshness), Natural Flavor.
Silk Unsweet Vanilla Almond Milk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (to protect freshness), Natural Flavor
Silk Unsweet Extra Creamy Almond Milk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Sunflower Oil, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (To Protect Freshness), Natural Flavor
Silk Organic Unsweet Almond Milk*
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Salt, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Organic Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum
Silk Organic Unsweet Vanilla Almond Milk*
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Salt, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Organic Locust Bean Gum, Organic Natural Flavor, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum
*Available Exclusively at Costco
Silk Unsweet Almond Coconut Blend
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Coconutmilk (Filtered Water, Coconut Cream), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (to protect freshness), Natural Flavor
Where to find Silk Almond Milk: Use their Store Locator to find where Silk products are closest to you!
Elmhurst
Elmhurst Unsweetened Almond Milk
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Almonds
Where to find Elmhurst Almond Milk: Visit their website to shop online or click on where to buy for a store near you.
Thrive Market
Thrive Market Organic Unsweetened Almond Beverage
Thrive Market Organic Unsweetened Almond BeverageIngredients: Water, Organic Sweet Almonds, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt
Available online at Thrive Market
Whole Foods
Whole FoodsOrganic Unsweetened Original Almondmilk 365 by Whole Foods
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Sea Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2), Dl-alpha-tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk – 365 by Whole Foods
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds)., Organic Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Organic Vanilla Extract, Tricalcium Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2), Dl-alpha-tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Where to find 365 by Whole Foods Unsweetened Almondmilk: Use this handy store locator to find a Whole Foods near you!
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze I think because Almond Breeze is so widely available, I get these questions a TON:
Is Almond Breeze Whole30 Compliant?
Good news! All of the Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk sizes are now compliant! They removed carrageenan from the shelf-stable size! #progress The Unsweetened Vanilla varieties are also Whole30 Compliant.
Does Almond Breeze Almond Milk Contain Carrageenan?
There was a time that some sizes did contain carrageenan, and those varieties were NOT Whole30 compliant at the time… But good news! Almond Breeze removed ALL carrageenan and replaced it with Gellan Gum, which IS Whole30 Compliant!
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Natural Flavors, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk Coconutmilk Blend
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Coconutmilk (Filtered Water, Coconut Cream), Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Where to find Almond Breeze Almond Milk: Use their Store Locator to find where Blue Diamond Almond Breeze products are closest to you!
Orgain
Orgain Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Orgain Organic Unsweetened Vanilla AlmondmilkIngredients: Organic Almondmilk (filtered water, organic almonds), organic pea protein, organic natural flavors, contains 1% or less of the following: gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, organic sunflower lecithin, tripotassium citrate, sea salt, organic locust bean gum, natural flavor, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2).
Where to find Orgain Almondmilk: Shop online via Orgain’s website or on Amazon.
Better Than Milk
Better Than Milk Better Than Milk Organic Unsweetend Almond Drink
Ingredients: Spring Water, Organic Ground Almonds, Organic Locust Bean Gum.
Where to find Better Than Milk: Shop online via Amazon or check the store locator for a retailer near you.
Target Good & Gather
Good & Gather Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Good & Gather Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Natural Vanilla Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Safeway O Organics
Safeway O Organics Unsweetened Plain Almondmilk
Ingredients: Organic Almond Blend (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Sea Salt, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Natural Flavor
Safeway O Organics Vanilla Unsweetened Organic Almondmilk
Ingredients: Organic Almond Blend (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Contains Less than 2%: Organic Gum Acacia, Sea Salt, Organic Natural Flavors, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
Available at Safeway. Use their Store Locator to find the location closest to you!
Three Trees
Three Trees Three Trees Organic Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Organic Almonds
Three Trees Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Bean Almondmilk
Ingredients: Filtered water, organic almonds, organic vanilla extract, organic vanilla beans
Where to find Three Trees: Shop online via the website or use their Store Locator to find the location closest to you!
Simply
Simply Almond Unsweetened Original
Ingredients: Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), Natural Flavors, Sea Salt
Simply Almond Unsweetened Vanilla
Ingredients: Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), Natural Flavors, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt
Check the Store Locator to find where Simply is sold near you.
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Organic Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Sea Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2), Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Sprouts Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Organic Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Organic Vanilla Extract, Tricalcium Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2), Dl-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Available at your local Sprouts Farmers Market
Simple Truth (Kroger)
Simple Truth Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Sea Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2), Dl-alpha-tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Simple Truth Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Ingredients: Organic Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Almonds), Organic Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Organic Vanilla Extract, Tricalcium Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Organic Locus Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2), Dl-alpha-tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Available at Kroger. Use their Store Locator to find the location closest to you!
Kirkland (Costco)
Kirkland Original Unsweetened Almond Beverage
Ingredients: Almond base (water, almonds), calcium carbonate, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, gellan gum, dl-a-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), zinc gluconate, vitamin a palmitate, ergocalciferol (vitamin d2), riboflavin (vitamin b2), cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12)
Available at Costco. Use their Store Locator to find the location closest to you!
I LOVE ALDI! I even made this super handy PDF of Whole30 Compliant finds at ALDI! A question I get a lot is:
Is ALDI Almond Milk Whole30 Approved?
Some are! The Friendly Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk and Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milks ARE Whole30 compliant! See the ingredients below. Sometimes you can also find SimplyNature Organic Unsweetened Almond or Unsweetened Vanilla Non-Dairy Beverages, which are both Whole30 compliant as well!
Friendly Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk from Aldi
Ingredients: Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), Tricalcium Phosphate, sea salt, gellan gum, Dipotassium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sunflower Lecithin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha Tocopherol (natural Vitamin E).
Friendly Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk from Aldi
Ingredients: Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), tricalcium phosphate, natural flavors, sea salt, gellan gum, dipotassium phosphate, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, d-alpha tocopherol (natural vitamin e).
Simply Nature Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage from Aldi
Available at Aldi. Use their Store Locator to find the location closest to you!
Wholesome Pantry Unsweetened Original Almondmilk from Shoprite
Ingredients: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Tricalcium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, Dipotassium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sunflower Lecithin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E).
Available at Shoprite. Use their Store Locator to find the location closest to you!
In summary, here is a quick list of Whole30 Compliant Almond Milk Brands:
- New Barn Organics
- MALK Organics
- JOI
- Califia Farms
- Silk
- Elmhurst
- Thrive Market
- Whole Foods
- Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
- Orgain
- Better Than Milk
- Target Good & Gather
- Safeway O Organics
- Three Trees
- Simply
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Simple Truth from Kroger
- Kirkland (Costco)
- Friendly Farms & SimplyNature from Aldi
- Wholesome Pantry from Shoprite
Products I know that are NOT Whole30 Approved:
- Any almond milk with sweeteners or the below additives
- Pacific Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk (contains rice starch)
- Target Simply Balanced unsweetened vanilla almond milk (contains carrageenan)
- Walmart Great Value unsweetened vanilla almond milk (contains carrageenan)
- Califia Farms Toasted Coconut Almond Milk – monk fruit extract is used here as a sweetener
Is your almond milk not listed? No problem!
Here is a list of unapproved ingredients… If you see one of these ingredients, the almond milk is not approved for your Whole30. When searching for Whole30 Approved Almond Milk brands, people ask me all the time: What ingredients to avoid in Almond Milk? Here’s a list of ingredients to avoid:
- Carrageenan
- Corn Starch
- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- Soy Lecithin (Sunflower Lecithin is ok!)
- Sulfites (sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite)
And there’s this super handy PDF that the Whole30 program has that tells you all of the approved additives!
Have you found an almond milk that’s not on my list? Please share below in the comments and I’ll happily add it!
Want to save this Whole30 Approved Almond Milk Brands resource to reference later? Pin it here!
This is amazing! I wish I had this when I went to Costco today. They had the So Delicious brand. But by the time I got to it, I was feeling so overwhelmed and couldn’t figure out if it was OK. Back tomorrow. (I’ve done a Whole30 before but I’m out of practice.)
This is amazing! I wish I had this when I went to Costco today. They had the So Delicious brand. But by the time I got to it, I was feeling so overwhelmed and couldn’t figure out if it was OK. Back tomorrow. (I’ve done a Whole30 before but I’m out of practice.)
Ahh I wish I had posted this sooner!! Glad you’re going back today and you can snag some! I also added that SO delicious is available at Costco- thanks!
Is Califia farms almond coconut milk while 30?
Ooh it totally is!! Thanks for pointing this out- I just added it to the post! 🙂
Is Califia farms almond coconut milk while 30?
Ooh it totally is!! Thanks for pointing this out- I just added it to the post! 🙂
Thank you for this list! How about almond breeze vanilla unsweetened almond milk? Is that whole 30 approved?
Hey Ki! I just added Almond Breeze products to my list, thank you!! The 32 oz variety had carrageenan, so I thought they all did… upon further investigation, it’s just that one size that has it… bizarre! As far as the vanilla flavor, I added this insight “The unsweetened Vanilla variety is questionably approved… it contains “natural flavors” which should probably be interpreted as vanilla, which contains alcohol and is unapproved for your Whole30. This is admittedly a super gray area, so use your best judgment!” thanks!!
Thank you for this list! How about almond breeze vanilla unsweetened almond milk? Is that whole 30 approved?
Hey Ki! I just added Almond Breeze products to my list, thank you!! The 32 oz variety had carrageenan, so I thought they all did… upon further investigation, it’s just that one size that has it… bizarre! As far as the vanilla flavor, I added this insight “The unsweetened Vanilla variety is questionably approved… it contains “natural flavors” which should probably be interpreted as vanilla, which contains alcohol and is unapproved for your Whole30. This is admittedly a super gray area, so use your best judgment!” thanks!!
I have a box of Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original and it does NOT have carrageenan in it. Wondering if some of the other things are not approved (Gellan Gum?)
I’m so glad to see that the list has expanded since my first Whole 30. We just finished a second round and I absolutely LOVE the Nutpods.
Ahh I wish I had posted this sooner!! Glad you’re going back today and you can snag some! I also added that SO delicious is available at Costco- thanks!
Hey Ki! I just added Almond Breeze products to my list, thank you!! The 32 oz variety had carrageenan, so I thought they all did… upon further investigation, it’s just that one size that has it… bizarre! As far as the vanilla flavor, I added this insight “The unsweetened Vanilla variety is questionably approved… it contains “natural flavors” which should probably be interpreted as vanilla, which contains alcohol and is unapproved for your Whole30. This is admittedly a super gray area, so use your best judgment!” thanks!!
I have a box of Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original and it does NOT have carrageenan in it. Wondering if some of the other things are not approved (Gellan Gum?)
I’m so glad to see that the list has expanded since my first Whole 30. We just finished a second round and I absolutely LOVE the Nutpods.
What about Simply Balanced unseeetened vanilla almond milk?
What about Simply Balanced unseeetened vanilla almond milk?
Susan, I just checked the ingredients online and unfortunately it’s not approved because it contains carrageenan. I hope you can find some of these other approved brands! Thanks for checking!
What about Simply Balanced unseeetened vanilla almond milk?
Susan, I just checked the ingredients online and unfortunately it’s not approved because it contains carrageenan. I hope you can find some of these other approved brands! Thanks for checking!
What about Kirkland organic unsweetened vanilla almond non-dairy beverage?
What about Kirkland organic unsweetened vanilla almond non-dairy beverage?
Hey Nek! Thanks for asking! If the ingredients I found online (at a separate, non-Costco site) are correct, it looks like it is indeed approved! Be careful as some of those gums can disturb some people’s gut. Totally a personal choice! Thanks again- I’ve added it to my list.
Hey Nek! Thanks for asking! If the ingredients I found online (at a separate, non-Costco site) are correct, it looks like it is indeed approved! Be careful as some of those gums can disturb some people’s gut. Totally a personal choice! Thanks again- I’ve added it to my list.
I’m glad you included Malk to the list! I found it at our local Kroger and we live in Houston!
Oh I’m so glad it was helpful!! Malk is amazzzing.
I’m glad you included Malk to the list! I found it at our local Kroger and we live in Houston!
Oh I’m so glad it was helpful!! Malk is amazzzing.
I added the Califia Toasted Coconut to my whole30 after reading this article. After drinking the entire bottle I looked more closely and started googling the ingredients. It looks as though it might not be compliant because of a couple ingredients. Can you please confirm? thx!
I added the Califia Toasted Coconut to my whole30 after reading this article. After drinking the entire bottle I looked more closely and started googling the ingredients. It looks as though it might not be compliant because of a couple ingredients. Can you please confirm? thx!
I added the Califia Toasted Coconut to my whole30 after reading this article. After drinking the entire bottle I looked more closely and started googling the ingredients. It looks as though it might not be compliant because of a couple ingredients. Can you please confirm? thx!
Hey Jen! The ingredients are listed above! While there may be a lot of ingredients, it looks to me like they’re all approved! Were there any in particular you’re wondering about? thanks for asking!
Hey Jen! The ingredients are listed above! While there may be a lot of ingredients, it looks to me like they’re all approved! Were there any in particular you’re wondering about? thanks for asking!
Hi! I read that monk fruit extract is not whole30. Is that not the case? Thanks!!
Hi! I read that monk fruit extract is not whole30. Is that not the case? Thanks!!
This link states it is non-compliant. http://forum.whole30.com/topic/34966-califafarms-coconut-almond-milk-compliant-or-not/#comment-377793
What are your thoughts?
This link states it is non-compliant. http://forum.whole30.com/topic/34966-califafarms-coconut-almond-milk-compliant-or-not/#comment-377793
What are your thoughts?
This link states it is non-compliant. http://forum.whole30.com/topic/34966-califafarms-coconut-almond-milk-compliant-or-not/#comment-377793
What are your thoughts?
Hey Jen! Thank you so much for your diligence- you are SO right… looks like Monk Fruit Extract is a no go. I’ve never seen a fruit extract that was unapproved- this is a first! I would say it’s enough of a gray area that I wouldn’t recommend starting over (I don’t think you’re drinking almond milk for the sweet kick!), BUT I have removed it from my list. I appreciate your input so much! Thanks!
Hey Jen! Thank you so much for your diligence- you are SO right… looks like Monk Fruit Extract is a no go. I’ve never seen a fruit extract that was unapproved- this is a first! I would say it’s enough of a gray area that I wouldn’t recommend starting over (I don’t think you’re drinking almond milk for the sweet kick!), BUT I have removed it from my list. I appreciate your input so much! Thanks!
Hey Jen! Thank you so much for your diligence- you are SO right… looks like Monk Fruit Extract is a no go. I’ve never seen a fruit extract that was unapproved- this is a first! I would say it’s enough of a gray area that I wouldn’t recommend starting over (I don’t think you’re drinking almond milk for the sweet kick!), BUT I have removed it from my list. I appreciate your input so much! Thanks!
You’re welcome! 🙂 Thanks for getting back to me!
You’re so welcome! 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂 Thanks for getting back to me!
You’re so welcome! 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂 Thanks for getting back to me!
You’re so welcome! 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂 Thanks for getting back to me!
You’re so welcome! 🙂
What about Great Value unsweetened vanilla almondmilk?
Hey Latrell! Thanks for asking! I just checked their website, and it looks like their almond milk contains carrageenan, which is a no no for your Whole30. I hope you can find one of these other brands to use!
What about Great Value unsweetened vanilla almondmilk?
Hey Latrell! Thanks for asking! I just checked their website, and it looks like their almond milk contains carrageenan, which is a no no for your Whole30. I hope you can find one of these other brands to use!
I have a container of GV unsweetened vanilla almondmilk and unless I am missing it there is no carrageenan listed. I looked twice. Does it have another name?
Is this the almond milk you’re getting? They could have changed the formula to keep up with other brands and consumers’ desires- that would be great! Their website may just still have their old formula! Let me know if your ingredients are different than these listed and I’ll update my list! Thank you!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Unsweetened-Vanilla-Almond-Milk-64-fl-oz/46491752
Sorry, I am just getting back!! I checked my carton again and it is the one you linked. No carrageenan!! So maybe they are listening but not updating the site.
Hey Latrell! Thanks for asking! I just checked their website, and it looks like their almond milk contains carrageenan, which is a no no for your Whole30. I hope you can find one of these other brands to use!
Hey Latrell! Thanks for asking! I just checked their website, and it looks like their almond milk contains carrageenan, which is a no no for your Whole30. I hope you can find one of these other brands to use!
I have a container of GV unsweetened vanilla almondmilk and unless I am missing it there is no carrageenan listed. I looked twice. Does it have another name?
Thanks Caroline! I will use one on your approved list!
You’re so welcome!! I hope it’s helpful! 🙂
Thanks Caroline! I will use one on your approved list!
You’re so welcome!! I hope it’s helpful! 🙂
You’re so welcome!! I hope it’s helpful! 🙂
I have a box of Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original and it does NOT have carrageenan in it. Wondering if some of the other things are not approved (Gellan Gum?)
I’m so glad to see that the list has expanded since my first Whole 30. We just finished a second round and I absolutely LOVE the Nutpods.
I bought the Friendly farms brand at Aldi and from what I can tell it would be approved.
Yes!! It definitely has a lot more ingredients than some of these others, but I think you’re right that it’s approved! I’ll add it to the list- thanks! 🙂
I bought the Friendly farms brand at Aldi and from what I can tell it would be approved.
Yes!! It definitely has a lot more ingredients than some of these others, but I think you’re right that it’s approved! I’ll add it to the list- thanks! 🙂
I just bought some Almond Breeze Unsweetened in the 32 oz container last week, and no carrageenan! Maybe they’re changing up their recipe.
I just bought some Almond Breeze Unsweetened in the 32 oz container last week, and no carrageenan! Maybe they’re changing up their recipe.
ooh thanks so much for letting me know! I’ll double check! I love it when companies respond to what consumers want! 🙂
Why do you choose not to shop at Walmart?
Unfortunately, lots of people pay the price for their low prices :/ They bully companies to lower their prices and their profits… this documentary is really telling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXmnBbUjsPs
Why do you choose not to shop at Walmart?
Unfortunately, lots of people pay the price for their low prices :/ They bully companies to lower their prices and their profits… this documentary is really telling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXmnBbUjsPs
I appreciate this post so much! But I agree with Jules, why not shop at Walmart but support Amazon? I find this to be a common theme in pretentious America. If you think Walmart is the only bully, you should look into Amazon’s practices, but you might not want to because they sponsor you. I love your blog, but I disagree to knock down one company and support another that is no better.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-27/amazon-s-copy-cat-products-targeted-as-eu-quizzes-smaller-rivals
https://blog.seattlepi.com/trevorgriffey/2011/04/03/top-10-reasons-to-avoid-amazon-com/
Hey Stephanie! Thank you!! I watched a documentary WAY back in the day about Walmart’s practices, and haven’t shopped there since. The main arguments are they bully the brands they sell to sell WAY too cheap. They threaten to pull them from all Walmarts if they don’t comply. Managers are taught to tell workers to clock out and continue working to save money, which is illegal. They pay workers so little and tell them about goverment benefits rather than providing their own. The list goes on.
I haven’t, however, heard similar negative things about Amazon. I will happily read the article you sent. Amazon doesn’t sponsor this blog, I’m just a member of their affiliate program. Thanks!
365 whole foods organic unsweetened brand looks like it is good. The 1/2 gal is cheeper too
365 whole foods organic unsweetened brand looks like it is good. The 1/2 gal is cheeper too
365 whole foods organic unsweetened brand looks like it is good. The 1/2 gal is cheeper too
Is this the almond milk you’re getting? They could have changed the formula to keep up with other brands and consumers’ desires- that would be great! Their website may just still have their old formula! Let me know if your ingredients are different than these listed and I’ll update my list! Thank you!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Unsweetened-Vanilla-Almond-Milk-64-fl-oz/46491752
Sorry, I am just getting back!! I checked my carton again and it is the one you linked. No carrageenan!! So maybe they are listening but not updating the site.
Is this the almond milk you’re getting? They could have changed the formula to keep up with other brands and consumers’ desires- that would be great! Their website may just still have their old formula! Let me know if your ingredients are different than these listed and I’ll update my list! Thank you!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Unsweetened-Vanilla-Almond-Milk-64-fl-oz/46491752
Hi! Maybe I missed it, but is the 365 brand of Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk on the approved list? Thanks!
Just checked and everything looks approved!! Thank you for asking- I’ve added it to my list! 🙂
Hi! Maybe I missed it, but is the 365 brand of Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk on the approved list? Thanks!
Just checked and everything looks approved!! Thank you for asking- I’ve added it to my list! 🙂
Great!! I thought so, but I am new to the Whole30 so I wanted to be sure. Thanks for checking. 🙂
What about Simple Truth unsweetened almond milk. Sold at Kroger. I checked the ingredients and the unapproved ingredients you listed are not in it! 😀
Looks like you’re right! I added it to my list- thank you so much!
What about Simple Truth unsweetened almond milk. Sold at Kroger. I checked the ingredients and the unapproved ingredients you listed are not in it! 😀
Looks like you’re right! I added it to my list- thank you so much!
What about Simple Truth unsweetened almond milk. Sold at Kroger. I checked the ingredients and the unapproved ingredients you listed are not in it! 😀
Looks like you’re right! I added it to my list- thank you so much!
How about Silk brand unsweetened almond and coconut blend? Thanks.
Hey El! I just checked, and looks like it’s good!! Thanks so much- I added it to my list 🙂
How about Silk brand unsweetened almond and coconut blend? Thanks.
Hey El! I just checked, and looks like it’s good!! Thanks so much- I added it to my list 🙂
How about Silk brand unsweetened almond and coconut blend? Thanks.
Hey El! I just checked, and looks like it’s good!! Thanks so much- I added it to my list 🙂
I’m interested in the brand Califia, the coconut and almond milk…
Unfortunately it contains Monk Fruit Extract, which is a natural sweetener, so the Whole30 has ruled it out! Califia farms does have other approved versions, though! Thanks for checking!
I’m interested in the brand Califia, the coconut and almond milk…
Unfortunately it contains Monk Fruit Extract, which is a natural sweetener, so the Whole30 has ruled it out! Califia farms does have other approved versions, though! Thanks for checking!
What about Friendly Farms Unsweetened Original Almond Milk at Aldi? I don’t see any of the no-no’s on the ingredient list. Almond milk, tricalcium phospate, sea salt, gellan gum, dipotassium phosphate, xantham gum, sunflower lecithin, vitamin a palmaitate, vitamin D2, vitamin E
What about Friendly Farms Unsweetened Original Almond Milk at Aldi? I don’t see any of the no-no’s on the ingredient list. Almond milk, tricalcium phospate, sea salt, gellan gum, dipotassium phosphate, xantham gum, sunflower lecithin, vitamin a palmaitate, vitamin D2, vitamin E
Looks good to me! Thanks so much, I’ve added that and the vanilla unsweetened version to my list- thanks!!
What about Friendly Farms Unsweetened Original Almond Milk at Aldi? I don’t see any of the no-no’s on the ingredient list. Almond milk, tricalcium phospate, sea salt, gellan gum, dipotassium phosphate, xantham gum, sunflower lecithin, vitamin a palmaitate, vitamin D2, vitamin E
Looks good to me! Thanks so much, I’ve added that and the vanilla unsweetened version to my list- thanks!!
The Califia farms has a hazelnut almond creamer. Is that ok? It has added sugar so I assume it is a no?
I wish, right?? It’s SO delicious! But unfortunately you’re right- it’s unapproved because of the added sweetener! Thanks for asking!
The Califia farms has a hazelnut almond creamer. Is that ok? It has added sugar so I assume it is a no?
I wish, right?? It’s SO delicious! But unfortunately you’re right- it’s unapproved because of the added sweetener! Thanks for asking!
I wish, right?? It’s SO delicious! But unfortunately you’re right- it’s unapproved because of the added sweetener! Thanks for asking!
Ok, so monk fruit is a no-go according to you, but “natural flavors” (which is BTW just a cute name for a neurotoxin MSG) is perfectly ok with you. Oh dear God… The world has officially gone insane! :O
Is Trader Joe’s unsweetened Almond, Cashew and Macadamia Nut drink OK? Thanks for your help!!
Hey Megan! If you tell me the ingredients of each of those, I’m happy to let you know if they’re Whole30 Compliant- thanks!
Hi is the Sprouts Unsweetened almond milk approve? Thank you!!!
Could you tell me the ingredients? I don’t see them listed online ? I can also look next time I’m at Sprouts- I go twice a week! 🙂
Is A2 milk allowed on the Whole30 diet? It is the milk that only contains A2 casein, no A1.
Hey Kim! No, A2 Milk is not Whole30 Compliant. No dairy is allowed for the 30 days of the program. Thanks for asking!
Hello, I breezed through the comments but I wanted to add that Member’s Mark (Sam’s Club brand) Organic UnSweetened Vanilla Almond Milk is compliant.
What about “Full Circle” Organic Vanilla Almond Milk? Unsweetened.
Thank you!
Is Wholesome Pantry Vanilla unsweetened almond milk good to drink? It’s from Shoprite.
Thanks
I just found the ingredients online and looks like it is! Thanks for letting me know- I will add it now! 🙂 It definitely has lots of gums and added ingredients (which are compliant), but I’d suggest trying to find a simpler Whole30 Approved Almond Milk if you can!
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Hi! I just ordered the Thrive Market brand Organic Almond Beverage and it is compliant! Wanted to share with you all. Ingredients are: water, organic sweet almonds, sunflower lecithin, sea salt.
Great article, thank you. Labels are very confusing and packaging is misleading.
Is So Nice u sweetens Organic Almond milk whole30 compliant? It is a Canadian brand.
Could you send me the ingredients?