Milk
Remember when the only substitute milk you could buy was soya? Over the last few years the dairy-free market has rocketed, with nearly every nut, bean and pulse being soaked, blended and sieved through a cheesecloth in the hope of crafting the next best milk. Here we help you choose the best for your needs
what’s the alternative?
Charlotte Willis is a freelance journalist and health writer who’s worked with online vegan resources and The Vegan Society. She is researching the links between food and psychological health while taking a doctorate degree in counselling.
NUTTY
BUT DELICATE
BEST FOR SWEETER BAKING & PORRIDGE
Almond milk
Great to use in smoothies and sweeter baking recipes. Fabulous addition to porridge and will usually last longer in the fridge than many milks. Almond milk isn’t the best fit for hot drinks. It is liable to splitting in coffee and can be overwhelming when used in tea (unless the tea has nutty, chocolate notes). It’s not ideal for use in savoury cooking as the almond can overwhelm your dish.