I am lactose intolerant and am not a fan of Lactaid. I found the Smart Balance at the store and gave it a try. It is really good and almost tastes like real 2% milk. I love it! Plus it has less fat than 2%.
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I get the WalMart brand and I love it because the expiration date is about 6 weeks after you buy it! I don't use a lot of milk so that half gallon will last as long as I need it to.
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Creamy and delicious. Great to drink or pour over oatmeal or cereal.
If you like milk, but have lactose intolerance, or just don't want the extra calories, Almond milk is a great way to go. I thought at first it might taste too much like almonds or too sweet, but it has much the same consistency as 2% milk, without the lactose and all the extra fat.