It seems that California's serious drought won't stop almonds from making their way onto store shelves. Indeed, sales of almondmilk are booming, according to Bevnet: WhiteWave recently reported that sales of Silk Almondmilk shot up by 52 percent in the first four months of this year, compared to the previous period in 2013.

With almond's delicate flavor and ample health benefits, no wonder manufacturers are incorporating this supernut into everything from milks to cookies. Here's why this nut is making its way to the top of the ladder.