Plant-Powered Pour Picks: The Ultimate Vegan Milk Guide

There was a time before dozens of vegan milks lined grocery store aisles—now, there’s a vegan option for every taste and need. All are compassionate, but not all are created equal. Some shine in smoothies, others pour perfectly over cereal, and a few are downright dreamy in coffee. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite plant milks for every way you enjoy them—so whether you’re sipping, dunking, or blending, you’ll know which ones rise to the top.

Plant-Powered Protein Picks

Unlike milk stolen from cows, all vegan milks are cholesterol-free and heart-healthy. Plus, options like soy and pea milk deliver on protein and essential vitamins.

Ripple Plant-Based Unsweetened Original Milk

With 8 grams of pea protein per cup, plus calcium, vitamin D, B12 fortification, and no sugar, Ripple’s Unsweetened Original Milk is one of the most nutrient-dense choices.

West Life Organic Unsweetened Soy

Made with just soybeans and water, this organic option has 9 grams of protein per serving and a clean ingredient list.

Silk Original Protein Almond Milk

Silk Protein Almond Milk tastes like classic almond milk but packs 8 grams of protein per serving thanks to added soy protein, giving you a creamy, plant-powered boost in every glass.

Best for Bean Juice

All coffee connoisseurs know that the consistency of the milk matters a latte. You want a plant milk that’s rich, creamy, and won’t separate in a hot beverage. 

Oatly Barista Edition Oat Milk

This café favorite foams beautifully and delivers a balanced flavor that isn’t overly sweet—perfect for smooth, traditional lattes.

Califia Farms Barista Blend Oat Milk  

Designed for frothing, foaming, and steaming, Califia Farms’ Barista Blend Oat Milk is rich but not overpowering.

Silk Original Soy Milk

This OG plant milk has long held up as a vegan favorite for a reason—it’s thick, creamy, sweet but not too sweet, and blends seamlessly every time.

Cookie-Dunking Delights

When it comes to dunking cookies, the milk is all about being a vehicle for maximum cookie enjoyment. A full-bodied, mild-flavored vegan milk is ideal for dunking, especially when paired with soft, indulgent cookies like those from Maya’s Cookies or Uncle Eddie’s, delivered straight to your door.

Oatly Original Oat Milk

It’s perfectly creamy, slightly sweet, and cookie-dunk friendly!

Elmhurst Unsweetened Cashew Milk

Made with just cashews and water, this option has a rich texture and nutty taste that complements cookies.

Almond Breeze Original Unsweetened Almond Milk

It’s a classic choice that gets the job done—thick enough to soften cookies without adding any competing flavors, letting your desserts shine.

Cereal-ously Good Choices

Everyone has their own cereal-eating style—some pour the milk first, and some of us do it the right way. I’m all about drinking the leftover milk, so I go for thinner, flavorless milks for my morning bowl.

Malk Unsweetened Almond Milk

It’s just almonds, water, and a dash of Himalayan pink salt. Simple, clean, and perfect for post-cereal sipping!

DREAM™ Ricemilk Original

Fortified with calcium and vitamin D, this refreshing option is great for adding a boost of nutrients to your breakfast.

Oatly Low Fat Oat Milk

Oatly’s Low Fat Oat Milk is an ideal cereal milk option—it’s light but not watery, mild but not dull, and it absorbs the cereal’s flavor.

Smoothie Selections

Maybe you want your smoothie to pack the most nutrients, maybe you want something that blends perfectly with fruity flavors, or maybe you just want extra creaminess—whatever your smoothie needs, there’s a plant milk for it. (And if you want an extra nutrient boost, pair your plant milk with Nuzest protein powders or other health-supporting blends for a smoothie that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.)

Good Karma Unsweetened Flax Milk + Protein

With 1,200 mg of plant-based omega-3s and essential vitamins A, D, and B12 per serving, this flax milk is a perfect nutrient-dense option for your morning smoothie—and the 5 g of added pea protein will help keep you full and energized all day.

Pacific Foods Original Hemp Milk

This hemp milk is creamy, nutty, and a good source of omega-3s, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D.

So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk

So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk blends beautifully into fruit smoothies, adding a creamy texture and a subtle, natural sweetness that’s both satisfying and refreshing!

There’s a Plant Milk for Everything—Ditch Dairy!

Cows are social, curious animals who produce milk for the same reason humans do: to nurture their precious babies. On dairy farms, workers separate mother cows from their calves shortly after birth, often causing them to panic and cry out for days.

Vegan milks are healthier, more sustainable, and don’t come from exploiting sensitive, feeling animals. Plus, with so many delicious options, ditching dairy has never been easier. If you’re already living vegan, keep doing good by helping someone else make the compassionate switch:

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