Why isn't Almond Milk (and other non-animal based 'milk') considered?

Almond milk is called "milk" because it acts like real milk, but it’s not made from animals, it's made from almonds, which are just little nuts.

Imagine you have a big glass of regular cow milk. It's creamy, you can drink it, and it helps you grow strong. Now imagine you take some almonds, the same kind you might snack on during recess, and blend them with water. That’s almond milk! It has some of the same qualities as real milk: it's smooth, it can be used in cereal or hot chocolate, and it even has a little bit of calcium to help your bones grow.

But just like how apples aren’t oranges, almond milk isn't the same as cow milk. Real milk comes from cows, but almond milk comes from trees, so it doesn't count as "milk" in the strictest sense. It's more like a pretend friend: it plays the part of real milk, but it has its own special flavor and story.

So even though almond milk isn’t technically milk, it’s still super useful, kind of like how a banana isn't a fruit you can wear, but it's still a great snack!