The Ultimate Guide to the Best Plant-Based Milks
Vegan milk makes some of the tastiest things in the world possible: cereal, lattes, and vegan ice cream—to name just a few—so it’s no wonder that the plant-based milk industry is booming. Not only are people becoming aware that cow’s milk is bad for you, they are also learning that the myth of happy cows strolling on a grassy knoll is a far cry from the real suffering that cows endure on dairy farms. Luckily, there are several types of vegan milks dominating store shelves at your local supermarket!
Check out all these delicious possibilities:
1. Oat
It’s smooth, creamy, and tasty, and it’s sure to satisfy your needs, whether you drink it on its own, add it to coffee, or have it with your cereal. Califia Farms, Elmhurst 1925, Oatly, RISE Brewing Co., and Trader Joe’s are just a few of the brands on the oat boat—hop aboard!
2. Pea
Say “peas out” to cow’s milk, and give peas a chance! Ripple Foods’ pea-based milk is full of flavor and free of soy, nuts, and gluten.
3. Macadamia
Milkadamia, Royal Hawaiian Orchards, and Suncoast Gold are all great options for macadamia milk.
4. Tigernut
Tigernuts are actually small tubers, and they’re being used as the basis of a plant-based milk by Organic Gemini. Did you say the words “chocolate horchata”?
5. Soy
Soymilk started it all and tastes as good as it ever did.
6. Almond
We’re digging the Califia Farms brand, which also offers premade drinks such as cold brew and an almond-milk blend, specifically for baristas.
7. Cashew
You have to try Elmhurst 1925’s luscious cashew milk, like right now.
8. Coconut
Brands such as Califia, Trader Joe’s, Pacific, and Rebel Kitchen have started a coconut milk trend that looks like it’s here to stay.
9. Rice
Rice milk is a great option for those who avoid soy or nuts.
10. Hemp
Living Harvest and Pacific both offer creamy and compassionate hemp-based milks.
11. Hazelnut
Are hazelnuts the most underrated nut? They’re full of fiber, vitamin E, and folate (a B vitamin), so be sure to try Pacific’s hazelnut milk.
12. Flax
Good Karma knows that flax is packed with healthy omega-3s, and its flax milk products also contain 5 grams of protein per serving.
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Now that you have all the tools to go dairy-free, order our free vegan starter kit to take the full plunge.
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