The Power of Milk ‘Drinks’ as a Substitute for Cows Milk
A milk for everyone!
‘Milk’ is a controversial, yet much beloved ingredient for many meals, especially baking. Here’s a list of ‘milk’ products for vegans, lactose-intolerant and the strong, old-school folks who can have anything.
Milk Substitutions
Ingredients
Milk (Cow)
- water same as milk recipe
- heavy cream 60 cream/ 40 water
- half and half same amount as milk
- powdered milk follow canister instruction
- evaporated milk 50 evap. milk/ 50 water
- sour cream same as milk recipe (thin with water if want)
- yogurt same as milk recipe (thin with water if want)
Soy Milk – Non Dairy
- equal made from soybeans Soy is a neutral alternative. Great non-dairy baking alternative. Soy is controversial for long-term health effects. Good at frothing for coffee.
Almond Milk – Non-Dairy
- equal made of almonds Almond milk works as a non-dairy substitute for cow's milk, but it will change the texture. The fat content is lower, making it far less rich. Almond milk can change the flavor of your baked goods due to the taste. Good at frothing for coffee.
Rice Milk – Non-Dairy
- equal made from rice Rice is a neutral alternative. Not a great non-dairy baking alternative. Too thin for non-dairy, thick cooking recipes. Little protein compared to almond milk.
Oat Milk – Non-Dairy
- equal made from rolled oats Great, thick non-dairy alternative to cow's milk. Amazing in coffee products. Neutral alternative.
Buttermilk – Non-Dairy
- Non-Dairy Great non-dairy alternative is adding one tbsp. of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of soy milk.
- Dairy Adding one tablespoon of white/apple vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of cow's milk.
Coconut – Non-Dairy
- equal made from coconuts Coconut milk has a hint of coconut flavor. Very rich and a great baking alternative. Also a great alternative with oat milk. Great for sauces and mousse.
Lactaid Milk
- equal cow's milk + Cow's milk, without the lactose. Easily the best alternative in cooking an baking to natural cow's milk. Great for those who have cow's milk allergies/lactose intolerant.
Hemp Milk – Non-Dairy
- equal made from hemp seeds A mix of taste compared to other non-dairy alternatives, this milk is sweet, yet grassy. Comparable to oat and soy milk.
Cashew Milk
- equal made from cashews best non-dairy milk option as a cow's milk replacement, similar consistency.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
