4 Favorite Milk Alternatives

Learn which non-dairy milk options have skyrocketed in popularity. While cow’s milk remains the most popular option, many can’t or choose not to drink it due to personal preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies or intolerances. Most milk alternatives are fortified with added calcium and vitamin D that’s naturally occurring in dairy, and with their rising popularity in grocery stores, there are plenty of options available. Let’s talk more about four in particular, what they are, and explore the possible drink options.

Types of Milk Alternatives

Almond Milk

One of the more popular varieties, Almond Milk has a light texture and with a sweet and nutty flavor. It can be added to coffee and tea, mixed in smoothies and used as a substitute for cow’s milk in many desserts and baked goods.

1. Miss Honey’s Milk Tea

All you need is Monin Honey Syrup, Monin Peach Flavor Concentrate, green tea and almond milk. Get the recipe.

2. Strawberry Rose Almond Latte

Just mix Monin Strawberry Rose Syrup, espresso, and almond milk. Get the recipe.

3. Honeybee Coffee

Made with Monin Honey Jasmine Syrup, coffee and almond milk. Get the recipe.

4. Tropical Smoothie

Simply mix Monin South Seas Blend with a few healthy and delicious ingredients like apple, banana, kale, and avocado, top with almond milk and blend. Get the recipe.

Coconut Milk

Made from water and the white flesh of coconuts, coconut milk has a creamy texture and a sweet but subtle flavor. It also has the lowest protein and carbohydrate content of the nondairy milks.

1. Coconut Matcha Latte

All you need is Monin Coconut Concentrated Flavor, matcha green tea powder, hot water, and coconut milk. Get the recipe.

2. Coconut Cold Brew

You’ll need Monin Coconut Concentrated Flavor, cold brew coffee, and coconut milk. Get the recipe.

3. Keto Colada

Just mix Monin Pineapple Concentrated Flavor, Monin Coconut Concentrated Flavor, Monin Zero Calorie Natural Sweetener, silver rum, coconut milk, and a few chunks of frozen pineapple. Get the recipe.

4. Tropical Crush

Monin Pineapple Concentrated Flavor, Monin Brown Butter Toffee Syrup, vanilla ice cream, coconut milk and a pinch of cardamom. Get the recipe.

Oat Milk

Naturally sweet and mild in flavor, oat milk can be used in cooking in the same way as cow’s milk, and tastes great with cereal or in smoothies.

1. Spiced Brown Sugar Oat Milk

Made with Monin Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup and oat milk. Get the recipe.

2. Oats Mocktail

Pair Monin Blackcurrant Syrup with oat milk and a few delicious raspberries. Get the recipe.

3. Honey Jasmine Creamsicle

Mix Monin Honey Jasmine Syrup, Monin Peach Concentrated Flavor, fresh orange juice, oat milk, vanilla ice cream and blend! Get the recipe.

4. Good Morning, Sunshine

Mix Monin Total Immunity Boost, Monin Energy Boost, fresh orange juice, coconut water and oat milk. Get the recipe.

Soy Milk

The most popular non-dairy substitute, soy milk’s nutrition profile closely resembles that of cow’s milk.

1. Strawberry Swirled Passion Fruit Smoothie

Made with Monin Passion Fruit Purée, Monin Strawberry Purée, Greek yogurt, soy milk and ice. Blend and enjoy! Get the recipe.

2. Caramel Soy Latte

Pair Monin Organic Caramel Syrup with espresso and soy milk. Get the recipe.

3. Organic Hazelnut Caramel Iced Latte

Mix Monin Organic Hazelnut Syrup, Monin Organic Caramel Syrup, espresso and soy milk. Get the recipe.

4. Zero Calorie Vanilla Soy Latte

Mix Monin Zero Calorie Natural Vanilla, espresso and soy milk. Get the recipe.

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