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Best Plant-Based Vegan Milk Brands and Consumer Guide – ‘Mooving’ Beyond Dairy!

June 30, 2017 By Dishan Mendis and Cat Robinson Leave a Comment

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The rise of a broad variety of vegan milk substitutes has offered an impressive range of convenient and healthy dairy alternatives. Not only these substitutes provide a great option for vegans but it is ideally suited for those who have lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

Some of these plant milk brands are fortified with additional nutrients such as vitamin B12, protein (soy milk), calcium, vitamin D, etc. (we have mentioned the nutrition of each product below)

With so many different brands of non-dairy milk substitutes in many flavors, you’re sure to find your favorites!

Let’s find out the best vegan milk brands, discuss nutrition, taste and a few ways to incorporate them into your diet!

Vegan Milk Nutrition (Lactose-Free Milk)


Because there are many vegan milk brands fortified with additional nutrients, this is something you may want to consider apart from flavor to determine how you’re choosing to supplement your diet with vegan milk in terms of nutrition.

Fortified dairy milk alternatives can be a good source of additional calcium, vitamin B12, protein (soy milk & hemp milk), vitamin D, iron, and vitamin A, which can especially be useful in transitioning to a vegan diet.

Make sure to read labels carefully and look at their nutritional values per serving to assist you with selecting fortified lactose-free milk to meet your needs.

To get you started, we’ve discussed and listed some famous plant-based milk brands, along with the nutritional values below.

Minimal Processing


The healthiest vegan diet is one centered on foods which are as close to their natural form as possible.

Luckily there are many dairy-free milk options available for those that prefer products which have been minimally processed.

These vegan milk brands generally include only a few simple ingredients, as well as many which are certified organic.  If you’re specifically looking for certified organic brands there are few we have mentioned below and also make sure to examine labels.

Taste


Because there are many different plant sources used for non-dairy milk, there’s equally a large range of flavors to experiment with! For example, coconut and soy milk are sweeter and creamier in consistency.

Almond milk, hemp, hazelnut and other nut-based milk have, well, a slightly nutty flavor to them! Rice milk tends to be thinner and slightly sweeter than nut milk.

Flavor may differ not just by product type, but may also by different brands of non-dairy milk. Many brands offer a variety of flavors, so treat each new experience with an open mind until you find what is pleasing to your taste buds!

Options for Recipes


How you pick which plant milk to use might also be decided by what you plan to do with it! While there are many plant milk options to substitute cow’s milk in a recipe, each of those varieties may impart a slightly different flavor or deliver a different result.

For example, almond, soy, hemp, coconut, and rice milk work especially well in baked goods. Due to the thicker, creamier consistency, hazelnut milk, soy, and coconut milk make good alternatives as cream in coffee. Soy and rice milk are particularly suited to use in soups and sauces.

As with so many things to do with food, it’s up to your taste to have the final say! Play around with different plant-based vegan milk substitutes for different occasions and have fun, finding your favorites.

Best Vegan Milk Brands with Nutrition

Eden Soy Extra by Eden Foods (OCIA Certified Organic, Non-GMO)


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First developed in 1983, Edensoy has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the best quality soy milk available on the market and remains a firm favorite among the vegan community.

Their exceptional quality standards make this a trusted brand, and it’s available in a variety of flavors, sure to keep everyone in the family happy. It’s also gluten-free, Non-GMO and certified organic!

Nutrition Facts:

• 50 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 20 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 7g of protein per serving
• 215mg omega 3 and 565mg of omega 6 per serving
• 30 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving
• 25 percent of your daily Vitamin E per serving
• 15 percent of your daily iodine per serving

Silk Pure Almond Milk


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This nut milk is a perfect accompaniment to breakfast cereals, for use in baking, or just for a nutritious glass of something special, that’s Non-GMO, free from gluten, eggs, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial colorants and flavorings. You’re also getting low calories with this delicious almond milk brand, with 90 calories per cup, it is still less than a glass of dairy milk!

Nutrition Facts:

• 50 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 45 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 25 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 1g of protein per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving
• 50 percent of your daily Vitamin E per serving
• 10 percent of your daily zinc per serving

Pacific Natural Original Hemp Milk


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This appetizing vegan milk substitute, made from omega fatty acid rich hemp seeds, is ideal for baking and works like a charm for making light and fluffy pancakes or crumpets! Pacific Natural is also verified free from GMO ingredients, is certified Kosher Parve, and is free from gluten, soy, and yeast.

Nutrition Facts:

• 25 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 50 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 30 percent of your daily vitamin D per serving
• 3g of protein per serving
• Features a balance of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
• 10 percent of your daily vitamin A per serving
• 4 percent of your daily vitamin E per serving

Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink (USDA Certified Organic)


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Made from partially milled brown rice, this vegan milk has a delicious natural sweetness. It works particularly well in smoothies, breakfast cereals, and would be the perfect addition to a vegan rice pudding! It’s also extremely low in fat, no gluten and certified organic.

Nutrition Facts:

• 25 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 30 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 25 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 1g of protein per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving

So Delicious Organic Coconut Milk (USDA Certified Organic)


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Prepared from 100% organic coconuts, this plant milk is low in sodium and also contains no added sugar. It’s perfect for use in baking (think bread pudding), delicious creamy soups (cauliflower and creamy butternut) and as an addition to your favorite Thai Green curry. So Delicious is also certified organic, verified Non-GMO and no gluten.

Nutrition Facts:

• 50 percent of your daily vitamin B12 per serving
• 10 percent of your daily calcium per serving
• 30 percent of your daily Vitamin D per serving
• 10 percent of your daily Vitamin A per serving
• 50 percent of your daily Vitamin E per serving
• 4 percent of your daily zinc per serving
• 10 percent of your daily magnesium per serving

Best Plant-Based Vegan Milk Brands and Buyer’s Guide


As we mentioned before, check the packaging carefully for the ingredient list and nutrition facts for most accurate and up-to-date information.

We hope the list above has inspired you to sample the options you have when it comes to replacing dairy milk with kinder & much better plant milk alternatives.


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