The One Thing Most People Miss When Choosing Almond Milk

If you’re a plant-based milk drinker, chances are you’ve faced that split-second decision in the grocery aisle: there are at least a few different clean dairy alternative brands – since they all look the same, I guess I’ll go with the cheaper one.

But here’s something that often gets overlooked: not all clean almond milks are created equal. In fact, one of the easiest ways to tell how “real” your almond milk is? Check the protein content.

Most almond milks on the shelf clock in at just 2 grams of protein per cup. That tells you something important: they likely contain very few almonds. And look at the salt too. More water, more salt, less almonds. It’s basically salty almond water.

At Three Trees, our almond milk has 4 grams of protein per cup – twice as much as many other brands. That’s because we use more almonds, plain and simple. Fewer ingredients, but more of the ingredient that matters.

Why does this matter?

More almonds = richer taste, creamier texture, and more of the natural nutrients almonds provide, without needing additives or flavor masking.

We get it: plant-based shoppers are price-conscious. But we believe you deserve to know what you're paying for. When you choose Three Trees, you're choosing almond milk, not almond water.

So next time you're comparing plant-based milks, take a peek at the protein content. It’s one of the clearest signals of real ingredient quality.

Your body (and tastebuds) will thank you.