DELICIOUS NON-DAIRY MILK ALTERNATIVES FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Many people consider cow's milk to be a mainstay in their diets. It is drunk as a beverage, drizzled over cereal, and mixed with tea or coffee, smoothies, or other drinks. Despite being a common choice for many, some people can't or don't want to drink milk because of their own preferences, nutritional needs, allergies, or intolerances. Fortunately, there are several non-dairy options available if you want to avoid using cow's milk. 7 of the greatest alternatives to cow's milk are listed in this article.

SOY MILK The taste of soy milk can vary between brands, but it is typically mild and creamy and works best as a substitute for cow's milk in savoury dishes, with coffee, or on top of cereal. Soy milk is made with either soybeans or soy protein isolate, and it frequently contains thickeners and vegetable oils to improve taste and consistency.

COCONUT MILK White coconut flesh and water are combined to create coconut milk. It is a more diluted variant of the kind of coconut milk typically seen in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisines and is available in cartons alongside milk. Creamy in texture, coconut milk has a sweet but understated flavour. There are 45 calories, 4 grams of fat, little protein, and nearly no carbs in one cup (240 ml).

ALMOND MILK Almond butter or whole almonds combined with water are used to make almond milk. It tastes nutty and slightly sweet, and it has a light texture. It can be combined into smoothies, added to coffee and tea, and substituted for cow's milk in baked products and sweets. Unsweetened almond milk has 30 to 35 calories, 2.5 grammes of fat, 1 gramme of protein, and 1-2 grammes of carbs per cup (240 ml).

OAT MILK Oat milk is formed from a combination of oats and water in its most basic form. To get the desired taste and texture, manufacturers nevertheless frequently add additional components including salt, oils, and gums. Oat milk has a moderate flavour and is naturally sweet. It tastes fantastic with cereal or in smoothies and may be used in cooking the same way as cow's milk. 140–170 calories, 4.5–5 grams of fat, 2.5–5 grams of protein, and 19–29 grams of carbs are present in one cup (240 ml).

RICE MILK Water and milled white or brown rice are used to make rice milk. Similar to other non-dairy milk, it frequently has thickeners to enhance flavour and texture. Rice milk has a delicate flavour that is naturally sweet. It is delicious on its own, in smoothies, in desserts, and with muesli. It has a little watery consistency. 130–140 calories, 2-3 grams of fat, 1 gram of protein, and 27–38 grams of carbs can be found in one cup (240 ml) of rice milk (36, 37).

CASHEW MILK Water and cashew butter or cashew nuts are combined to create cashew milk. Rich and creamy, with a sweet and delicate nutty flavour. It works well as a creamer in coffee, a smoothie thickener, and a dairy-free alternative in desserts. The nut pulp is strained out of the milk, as is typical for most nut-based milk. The fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals from the whole cashew are thereby lost. Only 25–50 calories, 2-4 grammes of fat, 0–1 gramme of protein, and 1-2 grammes of carbs are found in one cup (240 ml) of unsweetened cashew milk.

HEMP MILK The seeds of the Cannabis sativa hemp plant are used to make hemp milk. The same species is used to produce cannabis, often known as marijuana, as a narcotic. Hemp milk has a thin, watery texture with a flavour that is slightly sweet and nutty. It functions well as a stand-in for lighter milk like skim milk. Hemp milk without added sugar has 60–80 calories, 4.5-8 grammes of fat, 2-3 grammes of protein, and 0–1 gramme of carbs per cup (240 ml).

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