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Vegan milk substitutes: cooking & baking
5 options, ranked, with the exact amount
Use Oat milk
Same amount as the milk
For vegan milk substitutes, the best options are Oat Milk, Almond Milk, and Soy Milk. Use 1:1 ratio and follow these vegan milk techniques for optimal results.
- Verdict —
- Works
- Best for —
- cooking
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Every option, one card
Ranked| # | Substitute | Instead of milk |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oat milkcooking | Same amountWorks |
| 2 | Almond milkcooking | Same amount |
| 3 | Soy milkcooking | Same amountWorks |
| 4 | Coconut milkcooking | Same amount |
| 5 | Rice milkcooking | Same amount |
Oat milk
similar taste and texture
Oat milk provides similar richness and creaminess to dairy milk. Good for most recipes where you want the authentic milk texture with easy preparation.
- Best for
- cooking, baking, when you want creaminess, easy preparation, most milk recipes
Use oat milk directly as a 1:1 replacement. It has similar fat content to dairy milk and works well in most recipes.
Almond milk
slightly different · similar texture
Almond milk provides similar richness and creaminess to dairy milk. Good for when you want the milk character with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Best for
- cooking, baking, when you want creaminess, coffee drinks, most milk recipes
Use almond milk directly as a 1:1 replacement. It has similar fat content to dairy milk and works well in most recipes.
Soy milk
similar taste and texture
Soy milk provides similar richness and creaminess to dairy milk. Good for when you want the milk character with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Best for
- cooking, baking, when you want creaminess, coffee drinks, most milk recipes
Use soy milk directly as a 1:1 replacement. It has similar fat content to dairy milk and works well in most recipes.
Coconut milk
slightly different · similar texture
Coconut milk provides similar richness and creaminess to dairy milk. Good for when you want the milk character with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Best for
- cooking, baking, when you want creaminess, dairy-free recipes, most milk recipes
Use coconut milk directly as a 1:1 replacement. It has similar fat content to dairy milk and works well in most recipes.
Rice milk
slightly different · similar texture
Rice milk provides similar richness and creaminess to dairy milk. Good for when you want the milk character with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Best for
- cooking, baking, when you want creaminess, dairy-free recipes, most milk recipes
Use rice milk directly as a 1:1 replacement. It has similar fat content to dairy milk and works well in most recipes.
How it behaves in this recipe
Vegan milk substitutes are plant-based alternatives to dairy milk that provide richness and creaminess without dairy. They're commonly used in baking and cooking where you want dairy-free richness. The best substitutes maintain this richness and creaminess while providing similar functionality in recipes.
Tips for substituting milk
9 tips- Vegan milk substitutes are plant-based alternatives to dairy milk
- Oat milk works well in most recipes but may be slightly thicker than dairy milk
- Almond milk works well in most recipes but may be slightly thinner than dairy milk
- Soy milk works well in most recipes and has similar protein content to dairy milk
- Coconut milk works well in most recipes but may add a subtle coconut flavor
- Rice milk works well in most recipes but may be slightly thinner than dairy milk
- For best results, use room temperature substitutes in cooking
- Vegan milk substitutes work well in baking, sauces, and soups
- In baking, vegan milk substitutes help create the same moist, tender texture
Notes on milk
- Use oat milk for similar creaminess with slightly different flavor
- Use almond milk for similar fat content with nutty flavor
- Use soy milk for similar protein content with neutral flavor
- Use coconut milk for similar richness with coconut flavor
- Use rice milk for similar creaminess with slightly different flavor
Questions
5 questionsWhat's the best vegan milk substitute?
Oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk are the most versatile vegan milk substitutes. They work well in most recipes and have similar fat content to dairy milk.
Can I use vegan milk in baking?
Yes, vegan milks work well in baking. Oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk are particularly good for baking because they have similar fat content to dairy milk.
What's the difference between vegan milk and dairy milk?
Vegan milk is made from plants (oats, almonds, soy, etc.) while dairy milk comes from animals. Vegan milk is dairy-free and often lower in calories.
Why do some recipes call for vegan milk?
Vegan milk provides richness and creaminess without dairy. It's often used in baking and cooking where you want dairy-free richness.
Can I use vegan milk in coffee?
Yes, vegan milks work well in coffee. Oat milk and soy milk are particularly good for coffee because they froth well.