Calories in Chocolate Almond Milk

It is good that more and more people are becoming calorie conscious. Low fat and low calorie versions of food items, especially dairy products, are available in the market. Milk is included in the regular diet by each and every person, in all corners of the world.

Growing children, the elderly, sick patients, healthy athletes, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and newborn infants, need milk to fulfill the nutritional demands of the body.

Along with cow's milk, various varieties of milk like soy milk, oat milk, almond milk, flavored milk, etc., are available in the market. For a change, you can opt for almond milk or soy milk, as they are loaded with nutrients. Those who are lactose intolerant or those who have lactose allergy, can enjoy soy milk or almond milk.

These milk varieties are available in various flavors, and chocolate is perhaps the most sought-after flavor in all parts of the world.

• 1 glass or 16 oz of skim milk (the milk that contains less than 0.5% fat) comes with 85 calories.
• 16 fl oz of chocolate almond milk from Almond Breeze comes with 240 calories.

• 245 g (1 cup) of whole milk (the milk which contains at least 3.25% fat) provides 150 calories.
• 1 cup of 1% milk contains approximately 110 calories.

• 1 cup of 2% milk contains approximately 130 calories.
• 1 cup skim milk contains about 80 calories.
• 1 cup plain soy milk contains approximately 100 calories.
• 1 cup plain almond milk may contain approximately 35 calories. (it depends upon how many almonds are used to prepare the milk)

8 fl oz or 240 ml of chocolate almond milk from Almond Breeze comes with 120 calories; but 8 fl. oz. of homemade almond milk may contain only 60 calories. You just need to soak some almonds in water overnight and then grind them in the morning to prepare almond milk.

You can adjust the quantity of water and almonds and you can prepare thick or thin almond milk. With 500 g of almonds, you can prepare 2 liters of almond milk. If you want you can add different flavors like vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.

Chocolate almond milk calories will mainly vary according to the quantity of ingredients.

• 100 g of blanched almonds contain 590 calories.
• 1 oz. of blanched almonds contain 167 calories.
• 1 tbsp (approximately 9 g) almonds have 54 calories.
• 1 cup (240ml) of Dark Chocolate Almond Milk from Silk Pure Almond comes with 120 calories.

Calorie content of certain products of Blue Diamond Almonds is described below. Serving size is 1 cup (240ml).

• Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk: 45 calories.
• Unsweetened Original Almond Milk: 40 calories.
• Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: 40 calories.

• Sweetened Chocolate Almond Milk: 120 calories.
• Sweetened Original Almond Milk: 60 calories.
• Sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: 90 calories.

Chocolate almond milk available in supermarkets may contain extra vitamins and minerals, as the manufacturing companies may add these nutrients to increase the nutritional value of the product.

Since homemade chocolate almond milk contains almonds, it is also loaded with minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins like B vitamins and vitamin E. It makes your bones and teeth strong.

Almonds are cholesterol free. Moreover, they help lower blood cholesterol (LDL, bad cholesterol) levels, and also help stabilize the blood glucose levels after meals. Thus, they help prevent diabetes and heart diseases. Antioxidants and other nutrients in almonds protect your body from various diseases. You can enjoy a glowing and smooth skin by including almonds in your regular diet.

To reap the health benefits of almonds, you should not drink thick chocolate almond milkshake in excess, otherwise the calories from the drink can lead to weight gain and several health problems. A glass of chocolate almond milkshake may contain 200 - 250 calories.

So make sure that you choose a low calorie drink. With a low calorie chocolate almond milk, you can enjoy the health benefits of almonds.