I am someone who is highly sensitive to cow's milk, and so whenever I cook I normally just completely avoid any recipes that use milk. However, recently I found a recipe that I really want to try that requires milk, so I've been looking for some milk alternatives. Before I cook the recipe I just wanted to come on here to ask you guys and see if there's anybody that has more experience when it comes to using milk alternatives when cooking, and get some useful advice. The most common alternatives to cow's milk that I've seen in supermarkets are almond milk, soya milk, oat milk, and coconut milk. Have any of you guys had any bad experiences with any of these options? Is there a particular one that you guys would recommend?
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We use all of those other than oat milk. They all have their uses in different recipes. It really depends on the recipe which we use. We also tweak recipes and use olive oil and/or margarine sometimes in place of milk
Not a milk substitute but try putting a table spoon of natural kefir in your yogurt to help gut health. Greek yog is what my partner uses as other yogurts have all bad sugars in and it does not support gut health
Yes, this! I taught my lactose intolerant friend how to make her own milk kefir. She was overjoyed because she could finally drink cow’s milk again without running to the toilet within minutes of consuming cheese or milk.
Maltofer25 Doesn’t milk kefir contain lactose? I drink MoMo kombucha and had been planning to try water kefir as I cannot have lactose, but milk kefir would give me more options if it is lactose-free
The microbes in milk kefir are known to break down lactose, so it is ok even if you consume lactose, but don’t take the risk if you are deathly allergic to milk. I have seen in supermarkets coconut alternatives for lactose free. Kombucha helps as well, but for me milk kefir was the game changer. Water kefir is super yummy but sometimes caused bloating for me.
I haven’t used cows milk for many years. I’m boarderline vegan. Soy milk is the nearest one for cooking, it’s very high in protein and has a good creamy feel. That’s a good start, but I also use almond and oat milk, I like all of those.
Hi. I have to have a dairy free diet and I’ve tried the alternatives - my favourite by far is cashew milk. It’s the nearest taste to cow’s milk that I’ve found and I use it successfully in recipes in place of milk - no-one else can tell the difference! In the UK it’s made by a company called Plenish and it’s in the long life section.
I’ve used unsweetened soya milk for decades even before you could buy it in shops. I use it in all cooking and it works well, just like cows milk. It seems to have a creamier texture than the other alternatives and makes great porridge. Good luck.
Thank you for the reply. Soya milk has caused me a bit of confusion recently, because soya milk is made from soya beans and I've read that soya beans are considered high in FODMAPs, but at the same time plenty of people with IBS seem to be able to tolerate it. Do you ever find that you have to limit the amount that you drink in one day?
Do you live in the UK? If so Morrison's do a very good Lacto-Free range of milks as that is what I have used quite well for 18 months/2 years give that a try and see what works 4 you yes they are a bit dearer than normal milk but needs must I wish you well take care
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