What are the vegan milk choices at DeBeen?
We have coconut, almond, soy, plus oat milk, as of last week. They’re all unsweetened, all good. Which you prefer is mostly personal preference. Try them all!
Vegan milk choices at DeBeen.
Which non-dairy milk is best?
In the doctor’s opinion, which milk is best partially depends on what you’re adding it to. A robust dark coffee or espresso drink lends itself to whatever you feel like. But a light tea drink probably works better with coconut or almond milk. Smoothies depend on the fruit. Experiment and see what works for you.
Regarding taste, they all taste like what they are, but milder. They’re meant to play a supporting role to your chosen coffee or tea drink or smoothie. But if you adore coconut, then that most likely will be your favorite. Coconut might feel right on a hot day with a cold drink. Oat might feel more cuddly on a chilly day.
If you have a nut allergy, then probably oat milk is the way to go. It has the most fiber, although that depends on the type and size of the drink or smoothie. Oat milk probably has the creamiest mouthfeel.
People choose vegan milk for many reasons from animal-rights and eco (although almonds, related to cherries and plums, are thirsty plants) to taste, calories/carbs/fat, and nutritional profile.
None provide the protein of cow milk, although soy rates highest. But the amount of milk used in most drinks at DeBeen is probably too small to affect protein consumption anyway.
Vegan milk choices at DeBeen.
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Interested in a nutritional comparison? Here are the plant-based milks we currently serve, and often use for baking and non-dairy raw foods and desserts. All are a quarter cup, since we’re basing this on small coffee shop amounts. All have no cholesterol and don’t contain artificial ingredients.
Coconut (non-GMO)
Calories: 10
Protein: 0
Carbs: 0
Sugar-free
Fat: 1g, trace is saturated
Fiber: 0
Sodium: Trace
Some calcium, vitamins A, B12, D and E.
Oat (non-GMO and nut-free)
Calories: 23
Protein: .5g
Carbs: 3.5g
Sugar: 1g
Fat: 1g, none is saturated; calories, 8
Fiber: Trace
Sodium: 26mg
Some calcium, vitamins A, B12, and D
Almond (non-GMO)
Calories: 8
Protein: 0
Carbs: Trace
Sugar-free
Fat: less than 1g, none is saturated; calories, 5
Fiber: Trace
Sodium: 43mg (with 40mg potassium)
Some calcium, vitamins A, D, and E. (The calcium and E rank highest of our vegan milks.)
Soy (organic and gluten-free)
Calories: 23
Protein: 1.75g
Carbs: 1.75g
Sugar: 1.5g
Fat: 1g, trace is saturated; calories, 8
Fiber: Trace
Sodium: 38mg (with 75mg potassium)
Some calcium, vitamins A, B2, B12, and D
Name that Fish Contest
What is more iconic of DeBeen Espresso than our big fountain? Children love visiting the fish. Did you know that we keep fish food behind the counter? Just ask!
If you have a name for the larger pale koi, let us know by DM on Facebook or Instagram, or let Debbie or Jenn know. If we have enough good suggestions with a fun reason for the name, we’ll consider the names and award a winner!
There are only ten more days to vote for DeBeen Espresso and Pure Light Yoga for The Triad’s Best 2019, sponsored by YES! Weekly! Voting closes on Fri, March 22, at midnight EDT.
We’re nominated six times, across four sections, in five categories: Best Coffee Guilford County, Best New Bakery or Dessert Maker, Best Free Wi-Fi Guilford County, Best Yoga Studio (scroll down!), Best Reason to Live in the Triad (DeBeen and Pure Light).
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