This comes from red seaweed, but may cause digestive issues for some. It's also not suitable for those with nut allergies. Almonds require pollination from bees to grow, and there has been concern about the demand for bees to pollinate almond trees, combined with the pesticides that are often used by large-scale almond growers, which is toxic to both bees and humans.
As well as the bees, almond plantations require over six litres of water to make one litre of almond milk, and the majority of almond trees are grown in California, an area that has suffered from severe drought for many years.
Almond milk, as a result, is now falling out of favour environmentally. Read about the top 5 health benefits of almond milk or try making your own with our recipe here. Try our favourite: Rude Health Almond Drink £2. Pros: it's low in calories and naturally gluten-free, with no cholesterol or saturated fat.
Hazelnut milk also contains vitamin E, which helps promote skin, hair and heart health. Cons: like almond milk, hazelnut milk can be high in sugar and contains little protein.
Compared to almond milk, hazelnuts have a better environmental footprint as they require the wind for pollination, rather than bees, and use much less water. Add hazelnut milk to these delicious vegan Brownies to add a slightly nutty taste.
Try our favourite: Alpro Hazelnut Drink £2. Cashew milk is rich and creamy in its consistency and has a milder taste compared to other nut milks.
Pros: it's naturally gluten-free and vegan and low in calories. Cashew milk also contains calcium and vitamin D, as it's usually fortified, and is a good source of vitamin K, which is needed for blood clotting. Cons: it's low in protein and contains no fibre, and there are many sweetened varieties, which have extra sugar.
It is also not suitable for those with a nut allergy. Try making these vegan flapjacks or a vegan chocolate party traybake with cashew milk. Try our favourite: Plenish Organic Cashew Unsweetened Milk £2.
Here, we are talking about the drink variety rather than canned coconut milk that's added to curries. It is made from coconut cream and water, and is more diluted than the canned version. Pros: coconut is not actually a nut, so it's safe for those with a nut allergy.
While is contains some saturated fat, it is a medium-chain triglyceride MCT , which goes straight to the liver where it is used for energy. Cons: it is low in protein and, like almond milk, may contain carrageenan, which can cause digestive issues for some. Try our favourite: Koko Dairy Free £1.
Like hemp milk, rice milk is made by grinding rice grains and then filtering it with water. It is thinner than other milks and can make a versatile alternative in your cooking. Pros: it is least likely of all milk alternatives to cause an allergic reaction and is low in calories.
Cons: it is low in protein but higher in carbohydrates, having been made from grain, so may not be suitable for those with blood sugar imbalances or diabetes. Rice milk typically contains more additives to improve its consistency and is also high in inorganic arsenic, making it unsuitable for young children.
Try this green breakfast smoothie made with rice milk. Try our favourite: Rude Health Organic Brown Rice Drink £1. Flax milk is made from ground flaxseeds and water.
Like hemp, it has a more distinctive taste and is a little thinner in its consistency. Pros: flax milk, like the seeds, is a good source of alpha linoleic acids ALA , a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plants that is naturally anti-inflammatory. It is naturally gluten-free and may be suitable for those with a nut allergy.
Cons: Flax milk tends to contain more thickeners and preservatives to improve its texture and shelf-life. This is a newer milk to the market and it appears to be fairly sustainable, but organic varieties may be best to ensure there has been no use of pesticides during farming.
Try our favourite: Flax Drink Bio £4. Tiger nuts are tubers, not nuts. They are about the size of a chickpea, and they get their name from the stripes on their exterior.
Cons: Tiger nut milk is often blended with rice milk to make it creamier, but, unlike the actual tiger nuts themselves, there is no fibre and very little protein in tiger nut milk. Other issues may come in around fair trade and ethical sourcing.
Try our favourite: Rude Health Organic Tiger Nut Drink £2. A newer nut milk on the market with a more distinctive, nutty flavour than other nut milks, making it good for coffee and baking.
Pros: naturally higher in good fats and protein, which can be helpful for keeping blood sugar levels stable. These good fats are polyunsaturated and ALA, which offer several health benefits and may be neuroprotective.
Cons: walnut milk often contains added sugars and is not suitable for those with a nut allergy. Walnuts, like almonds, often come from California, which brings with it some sustainability issues around water.
Try adding walnut milk to this vegan ginger loaf cake recipe or baked banana porridge for extra nuttiness. Try our favourite: Valsoia Walnut Drink £2.
Pros: quinoa milk is often gluten-free and suitable for coeliacs check individual brands for any added ingredients , is higher in protein than other plant-based milks and contains no fat.
Cons: it's not as widely available in the UK as other cow's milk alternatives. There has been a surge in popularity of quinoa and quinoa-based products in the last decade, which did start to have an impact on certain regions that harvest this crop.
Therefore, sustainability is a bigger concern here than its impact on global warming, which is relatively low. Try our favourite: NaturGreen Organic Quinoa Oat Drink £2.
Pros: it contains all-important omega-3 fatty acids and MCT, as well as protein. It's also low in carbohydrates. Cons: some brands add protein powders to the milk for texture and consistency, and it can often be loaded with additives and sweeteners, so check the label.
Chia seeds are adaptable and can grow in low-quality soils with little strain on resources, making it environmentally sound. Get extra health benefits by subbing in chia seed milk for this turmeric latte. Made with macadamia nuts, this is a creamy, slightly nutty milk that's quite new on the market.
Pros: it is low in calories and gluten-free, contains a little protein and is higher in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
Cons: macadamia milk is often mixed with protein powder to add thickness, and usually has added sugars unless you can find an unsweetened variety. Macadamia trees have the ability to adapt to climate change, and can optimise water as well as use the carbon present in the environment, making them drought-resistant.
It's probably one of the more sustainable nuts around. Try swapping macadamia milk into this gorgeous vegan truffle recipe. If you are concerned about getting enough calcium from a plant-based diet, read this guide to find out more. Try our favourite: Milkadamia Macadamia Nut Milk £3.
Casein is a group of milk proteins, of which beta-casein is one type. A2 milk comes from certain breeds that only contain the A2 protein.
Pros: it is supposed to be easier on digestion and may help prevent stomach discomfort. It may also be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or sensitive.
Cons: there is not enough independent research at the moment to support whether it has an impact on digestion or not, so it may not be suitable for everyone who is lactose intolerant or struggles to digest cow's milk.
It also contains a natural prebiotic called oligosaccharides. Prebiotics help support a healthy gut microbiome. Try our favourite: St Helen's Farm Semi Skimmed Goat Milk £2.
It too is a good source of calcium and protein, and is naturally higher in vitamin E and B vitamins. Cons: it is not suitable for anyone with a milk allergy and may not suit everyone who is lactose intolerant. Camel milk has long been part of nomadic cultures' diets, and is becoming more widely available in the UK.
It's just as versatile as other animal milks. Pros: camel milk is a good source of protein and is lower in saturated fats and lactose, making it a possible option for those who are lactose intolerant.
Some research also suggests that camel milk may be suitable for those with diabetes, as it helps manage blood sugar levels.
Cons: it is more expensive than other animal milks and, if buying camel milk, make sure that it is pasteurised, as it can contain harmful bacteria if consumed unpasteurised. As camels are not native to western countries, there is some ethical concern about camel farms that are bringing camels into environments where they are not best suited.
Try camel milk in strawberry ice cream or an eggnog latte. Try our favourite: Desert Farms Raw Camel Milk £ Buffalo are the second-largest producers of milk in the world after cows, and the milk mainly comes from water buffalo. Cons: it is hard to find and is more expensive than other animal milks, and due to its higher fat content it is higher in calories too.
Lacto-free milk is still a dairy product, but it contains lactase, an enzyme that helps break down lactose, a sugar found in regular milk that gives it a slightly sweeter taste. Cons: not everyone who is lactose intolerant may be able to consume lacto-free milk, and it must be avoided if you have a milk allergy.
Try our favourite: Arla Lactofree Semi Skimmed Milk Drink £3. Green kitchen swaps Kids' baking recipes without flour Classic recipes minus the meat Top 10 healthy storecupboard recipes.
All health content on bbcgoodfood. com is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Incorporating extra fat into regular milk can make a great substitute for heavy cream.
Simply melt unsalted butter, let it cool slightly, and then whisk it into milk, using a ratio of 1 part melted butter to 3 parts milk by volume. Whole milk is ideal since increasing fat content is the name of the game here, but this hack is even doable with buttermilk or nondairy milks like almond and oat.
Stick to this method for baking or cooking. Use half-and-half as a substitute for heavy cream. It can work nearly as well for bringing creamy texture and flavor to sauces, soups and stews, mashed potatoes, quiches, and casseroles.
In a pinch, it can even be used for whipping. As soon as you take them out, start whipping. The effect will be more of a loose sauce that will deflate quickly, so serve right away. And never let on that this cream alternative was unintentional.
Avoid looser-styles of plain yogurt, as well as sweetened or low-fat varieties. Plain Greek yogurt is more neutral and structured with higher protein, making it ideal for baked goods when blended in equal parts with milk to thin out the mixture. For a whipped topping that can stand in for whipped cream—but is arguably more complex from the tang of this cultured dairy product—pull back on the milk and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Or pop the mixture in the freezer for a twist on traditional ice cream. Dollop Greek yogurt whip over coupes of silky chocolate mousse. A nondairy milk such as soy or almond and a neutral oil like vegetable or canola can replicate heavy cream in certain recipes—namely, sauces and soups, but also some baked goods.
Use a ratio of 2 parts nondairy milk to 1 part oil by volume. For a more richly flavored cream alternative, swap the neutral oil for olive oil and use in any recipe where that grassy, peppery taste would be welcome. Fat adds structure to heavy cream, creating its signature rich texture.
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