10 Non-Dairy Vegan Substitutes For Milk

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Chenya Mishra
Mar 07, 2019   •  823 views

Plant milks have been consumed for centuries in various cultures, but their popularity has increased over the past decade. The range of healthy vegan milk alternatives for drinking, cooking, and baking is huge. This is reflected in the increasing demand for non-dairy milk.

Here are 10 alternatives of dairy milk, which are as healthy and delicious!

1. SOY MILK

Soy milk is a plant-based drink produced by soaking and grinding soybeans, boiling the mixture, and filtering out remaining particulates. It is a stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein. Its original form is a natural by-product of the manufacture of tofu.

2. ALMOND MILK

Almond milk is a plant milk manufactured from almonds with a creamy texture and nutty flavor, and has a high nutritional value. It is made by soaking and grinding the almonds and adding water to it.

3. CASHEW MILK

Despite similar nutrition profiles, cashew milk is surging in popularity thanks to its sweet, creamy flavor and the ability to easily make it at home. It is also made by soaking and grinding the cashews with water.

4. COCONUT MILK

Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated pulp of a mature coconut. The opacity and rich taste of coconut milk are due to its high oil content. It gives a dense flavour to the food item.

5. OAT MILK

Oat milk is, well, exactly what it sounds like: a non-dairy,vegan milk substitute made from oats. At its most basic form, oat milk is made of oats and water blended together, then strained to create a smooth, creamy liquid.

6. RICE MILK

Rice milk is a grain milk made from rice. It is mostly made from brown rice and commonly unsweetened.Rice milk is the least allergenic of the non dairy milks. This makes it a safe option for those withallergies or intolerances to dairy, gluten, soy or nuts.

7. QUINOA MILK

Quinoa milk is slightly more expensive than other nondairy milks and can be a little harder to find on supermarket shelves. It is slightly sweet and nutty and has a distinct quinoa flavor.

8. PEA MILK

This milk is made from peas and contains more protein than other alternative milks, and it doesn 't contain common allergens.

9. HEMP MILK

Hemp milk is made from the seeds of thehemp plant,Cannabis sativa. This is the same species used to make the drug cannabis, also known as Marijuana. This milk has a slightly sweet, nutty taste and a thin, watery texture.

10. SPELT MILK

Spelt milkis a pure plant-based drink with a light and delicate flavour, made from 100 percent fermented wholemealspelt. As a fermented product, it has a natural sweetness without any added sugar.

So, these were some alternatives, a step towards a healthy world, Replace. Be healthy.

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Sudeshna Naskar  •  4y  •  Reply
Do check mine too.
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Sudeshna Naskar  •  4y  •  Reply
Truly informative.
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Raj Singh Rawat  •  5y  •  Reply
This is so concise madam.
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Sudha.  •  5y  •  Reply
Cashew milk is really yummy 😋
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Kartik  •  5y  •  Reply
Nice one