Milk Substitutes

Rice Milk--Check the brand's label as not all are gluten -free ex. Rice Dream is not gluten free. Westbrae Natural & Pacific are gluten-free.

 

Almond Milk--high in cane sugar but is very good for occassional use in hot cereals & some recipes.

 

Soy Milk-- Soy is  a common allergen & is not tolerated by 30% of the people who are intolerant to cows milk.

 

Silk Soy Milk- found in the refridgerated section of grocery store. There are many other brands that can be found near health food items in the grocery or health food stores.

 

Vance's Dari-Free- is a powdered potato based milk substitute that can be purchased at some health food stores & through mail order.

 

Water--can be used in place of milk in many recipes

 

There are many milk recipes that can be made at home for less money made from rice, nuts, zucchini & other foods. 

 

Cows Milk Substitute~ Nut Milk Recipes

 

The number shown in parentheses ( ) is the approximate number of calories for each recipe. If, after processing in a food blender or food processor, you choose not to strain the nut milk the calorie content will be twice that listed.

 

Soy Milk (73)

1 cup purified water

4 T Soy Powder

Optional: add Vanilla Extract (Gluten Free) or Carob Powder

 

Blend well. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before Serving.

 

Almond Milk (70)

1 cup purified water

4 T Almond meal ( ground almonds)

 

Blend well. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before Serving.

 

Pecan Milk (104)

1 cup purified water

4 T Pecan meal (ground pecans)

 

Blend well. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before Serving.

 

Sesame Milk (98)

1 cup purified water

1/4 cup Sesame Seed

Put water in a blender & slowly add seeds blending for one minute. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before serving.

 

Brazil Nut Milk (133)

1 cup purified water

4 T Brazil Nut meal (ground Brazil Nuts)

 

Blend well. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before Serving.

 

Walnut Milk (100)

1 cup purified water

4 T Walnut meal (ground walnuts)

 

Blend well. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before Serving.

 

Cashew Nut Milk (98)

1 cup purified water

1/4 cup Cashew Nuts

 

Soak nuts in water for 8 hours

Blend well. Pour through a strainer. Refrigerate before Serving.