What milk do you put in your coffee? Would you prefer cow’s milk or a plant-based alternative? For those who want to make the switch to vegan milk instead of animal products, the stress of choosing can be quite overwhelming. There is so much choice! Here’s what you need to know about the different types of plant-based milk.
Soy milk
Soy milk is the most well-known plant-based milk. This alternative to cow’s milk is very similar to the animal product in terms of composition. It contains a lot of protein, just like the animal product. In addition, calcium, vitamin B2 and B12 are often added. If you are looking for a plant-based alternative with similar nutritional values, soy is the best option. In terms of taste, soy is creamy and slightly sweet.
Oat milk
Do you ever drink an oat cappu? Besides soy, oat milk is one of the most popular alternatives to cow’s milk. This plant-based milk is rich in fiber and fat, but also in B vitamins, iron and magnesium. Oat milk has a slightly sweet taste and is also quite similar to cow’s milk in taste. If you find it difficult to make the switch because of the taste, this is a good option.
Coconut milk
Speaking of taste, coconut milk has the strongest flavor of all plant-based alternatives. The taste of this alternative is full and creamy. This makes it perfect for desserts, but also for your coffee. Coconut milk contains a lot of iron, magnesium, and zinc. This type of milk does contain more saturated fats than other types.
Almond milk
Almond milk is also a favorite of many. This milk has a mild and light taste that is slightly nutty. This milk contains less protein than other types, but also fewer calories than other types. This can be beneficial if you want to consume fewer calories. Almond milk is rich in minerals and vitamins E and B2.
Rice milk
Rice milk is very similar to almond milk in that it is not very high in protein. This is the sweeter version. Rice milk also contains fewer minerals, but more fats and carbohydrates. This makes it a good alternative if you would like to get more of these nutrients.
Cashew milk
Last but not least we have cashew milk. This plant-based alternative is slightly nutty and, above all, deliciously creamy. In terms of nutrients, cashew milk is rich in many good things. It is a good source of proteins, phosphorus, magnesium and unsaturated fats.
