Wondering what can you make with vegan milk? If you are new to the plant milk word, this question might be on your mind.
In this blog, I help you discover some of the most amazing and unique ways to use plant milk in your everyday life.
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What Can You Make With Vegan Milk?
Vegan milk differs from dairy milk not only in terms of nutrition but also in how they can be used. Here’s how you can best utilise plant milks –
1. Enjoy Your Vegan Straight Up
You can drink most plant-based milks as such. They are increasingly becoming available in different flavours. However, make sure you choose the ones with least or no preservatives and less or no sugar. Alternatively, you can also make your own vegan milk at home easily.
Most delicious tasting vegan milks –
- Macadamia Milk
- Flax Milk
- Cashew Milk
- Hemp Milk
2. Add Your Favourite Plant Milk to Your Breakfast Cereal
Another simple way of using vegan milk is by adding it to your morning bowl of breakfast cereal. I usually prefer unsweetened and unflavoured alt milks for this so that it does not overpower the taste of the cereal.
My suggestions for plant milks for cereal are –
- Oat Milk
- Hazelnut Milk
- Almond Milk
- Soy Milk
3. Make Creamy Yogurt With Your Vegan Milk
When you make yogurt using vegan milk, it may turn out to be different than the one made with animal milk. It may taste less sour and have a thinner consistency. You also need to add a new culture every time you make a fresh batch.
You can start with the following plant milks
- Coconut milk
- Soy milk
- Peanut milk
- Hemp Milk
4. Use Plant Milk in Your Tea & Coffee
Some plant milks are also suitable for adding to tea and coffee. While choosing a vegan option, you need to make sure that the milk is not too strong in taste and doesn’t curdle at high temperature.
Here are some best vegan options to begin with –
- Oat milk
- Almond Milk
- Soy Milk
- Pea Milk
5. Make the Super Healthy Vegan Kefir With Plant Milk
Kefir is increasingly becoming popular for its numerous health benefits. The probiotic rich beverage is usually made with dairy milk but can also be made using plant-based milk. You might however, need to activate the kefir grains in dairy milk before introducing it to an alt milk.
Best vegan milks for making kefir –
- Coconut milk
- Soy milk
- Almond milk
- Oat milk
6. Plant Milk Can Be Used in Your Shakes & Smoothies
If you are looking for a dairy alternative for your smoothies, you must try plant milks. Most plant milks are lower in calories and carbs when compared to dairy options, and thus can be great if you are trying to watch your calorie intake.
Delicious plant based options for making smoothies –
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Pea milk
- Oat milk
7. Plant Mil is a Perfect Choice for Making Overnight Oats
Quick, easy, nutritious and delicious is the best way to describe overnight oats. One of my breakfast recipes, you can use plant milk in place of yogurt for your vegan overnight oats.
My Favorite picks for making overnight oats –
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Soy milk
- Hazelnut milk
8. Use Plant Milk for Your Curries, Soups, and Stews
Some plant milks have a thick and luscious texture. These milks can thus be the ideal base for your mushroom soups, vegetable stews and creamy curries. They can replace dairy versions like cream and milk in many recipes.
Try out these alt milks in your recipes –
- Coconut milk
- Cashew milk
- Soy milk
- Macadamia milk
9. Prepare Dairy-Free Ice Cream With Alt Milk
A great way to incorporate plant milks in your diet and introduce them to children is by using them in ice creams and popsicles. In this case, alt milks with a relatively high percentage of fat work best. Also, try to use the thicker versions.
Best vegan milks for making ice cream –
- Coconut milk
- Hazelnut milk
- Cashew milk
- Almond milk
10. Use Alt Milk for Baking
Plant based milks can also be used as a replacement for dairy in baking. Use your alt milk just as you would use your normal milk. However, not all milks are suitable for this, for example – rice milk.
I recommend using these vegan milks for baking –
- Coconut milk
- Soy milk
- Almond milk
- Hazelnut milk
11. Make Vegan Desserts With Plant Milk
Want to make delicious dairy free desserts? Try to use the low calorie plant milks. You can use them for making anything including puddings, pies or Indian desserts like kheer, rasmalai, etc.
You can experiment with these alt milks to begin with –
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Soy milk
- Cashew milk
13. Try Your Favourite Hot Chocolate With Alt Milk
Love hot chocolate? Me too. You can make your favourite cup with plant milk instead of dairy ones. While you can make it with all types of non-dairy milks, some just work better than others.
My favourites in a cup of hot chocolate are –
- Oat milk
- Soy milk
- Almond milk
- Coconut milk
14. Boost Your Immunity With Vegan Golden Milk
Golden milk or turmeric milk, is known for its immunity boosting benefits among others. While it is made using cow milk, vegans can replace it with a non-dairy milk.
Turmeric milk turns out really well with –
- Oat milk
- Almond milk
- Hemp milk
- Coconut milk
15. Make Delicious Vegan Mashed Potatoes With an Alt Milk
For vegans, plant milks can be a good replacement for milk and cream in mashed potatoes. Here, thicker plant milks work better than thinner variants.
Some of my favourite choices for mashed potatoes are –
- Coconut milk
- Soy milk
- Almond milk
- Cashew milk
16. Make A Delicious Condensed Milk Using Plant Based Milk
Condensed milk is needed in a variety of recipes from cooking to baking. You can use vegan milk to make a dairy-free condensed milk.
Here are some great options for plant based condensed milk –
- Coconut milk
- Macadamia milk
- Cashew milk
- Soy milk
17. Try A Vegan Whipped Cream
Ever tried vegan whipped cream? If you haven’t, you must. This whipped cream can be used as a frosting for cakes or desserts. Thicker versions make the best whipped cream.
Best vegan options for making whipped cream are –
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Cashew milk
- Soy milk
18. Use Plant Milk For Battering
Buttermilk and milk is often used in recipes to make batter. Well, you can do the same with plant milk as well. Generally thicker milks like coconut milks work best for this purpose, but others can be used to.
I would recommend using these for battering –
- Coconut milk
- Soy milk
- Oat milk
19. Prepare Delicious Cocktails & Mocktails With Plant Milk
Yes, you heard that right. You can use plant milks to prepare delicious cocktails and mocktails. Nut based milks and many other types of plant milks have a natural creaminess to them. These work best in cocktails and mocktails.
My favourite alt milk for cocktails and mocktails are –
- Coconut milk
- Macadamia milk
- Oat milk
- Almond milk
20. Use Your Plant Milk For Making Dips & Sauces
Milk is also used to make many sauces and dips. For vegans, it is possible to replace these dairy versions with alt milks. Whether you wish to make a bechamel sauce or a dip with your veggie platter, plant milks will help you out.
The best options to try are –
- Soy milk
- Oat milk
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
21. Prepare Soft & Yummy Pancakes With Plant-Based Milks
Many pancake recipes require you to use milk for a softer result. The soft results can be achieved by using plant milks as well.
Some of the best plant milks that can be used for making pancakes are –
- Coconut milk
- Hemp milk
- Flax milk
- Oat milk
I hope this blog was able to answer your question – what can you make with vegan milk. In case you have any more questions or would like to list more plant milk uses, feel free to drop them in the comment section below.