Best Vegan Milks – Best Milk for Coffee – Best Milk for Baking – Best Milk for Cereal – Best Milk for Everyday!

Plant-based milks are taking over the dairy section in grocery stores everywhere but if you’re new to the world of non dairy milks, it can be overwhelming. After being a vegan for almost 10 years and a vegan dietitian for about that same amount of time, I’ve talked to countless people who are in the process of transitioning to a more vegan diet, people who have already transitioned, or people who are just looking to replace dairy milk.

Wherever you fall on the spectrum, you can rest assured that we’re going to cover the best non-dairy options for many instances. The great part is that unlike dairy milk, the world of plant-based milks gives you the freedom to play and explore different tastes, viscosity, and baking capabilities.

Keep in mind, you may have another plant-based milk favorite and that’s totally cool! With that being said, let’s dive into the best of the best vegan milks ….

Best Non-Dairy Vegan Milk for Coffee

Silk Unsweetened Soy Milk – 80 calories and 7 grams of protein per serving

What we love: Soy Milk provides a thick and creamy consistency to coffee and unlike many of the plant-based coffee creamers out there, it’s not as processed and doesn’t have as many chemical ingredients. Plus, with 7 grams of protein per cup (which of course you wouldn’t use in coffee, but still…), it’s much more nutrient dense than other plant-based milks. I like these shelf stable cartons available on Amazon to store in my pantry and I don’t worry about running out all the time. 

Best Non-Dairy Vegan Milk for Frothing

Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk – 70 calories and 2 grams of protein per serving

What we love: The higher fat content does wonders when it comes to getting that thick but airy froth that is so desirable for things like lattes and cappuccinos. It also lends itself to an overall creamier consistency but doesn’t have as strong of a taste as soy milk. Get your frothy-ness on with Hemp Milk available here on Amazon. 

Best Non-Dairy Vegan Milk for Baking

Elmhurst Milked – Oat Milk – 100 calories and 4 grams of protein per serving

What we love:  Oat Milks have a naturally higher sugar content than almond, soy, or coconut and because of that, it’s similar to dairy milk and helps to turn baked goods, pancakes, waffles, bread, cookies, and cakes a more golden brown hue. Coconut milk and almond milk tend to leave the baked good looking pretty pale and white (even when cooked thoroughly) while oat milk provides a rich and delicious hue but also provides a grainy earthiness to baking. Buy this unique milk (and likely your new favorite for baked goods) here on Amazon.

Best Non-Dairy Vegan Milk for Cereal

So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Beverage, Unsweetened Organic – 45 calories and no protein

What we love: Honestly, this one is a toss up between Coconut Milk and Unsweetened Almond Milk. For the sake of choosing one, we’ll go with coconut milk as it’s thin mixes with grain and/or nut based cereals well. The subtle coconut flavor is refreshing, especially first thing in the morning. I find the coconut milk also lends itself well when adding fruit and berries to your cereal. However, because coconut milk doesn’t have protein, I would recommend adding nuts/seeds and using a whole grain cereal to obtain an adequate amount of protein. Try out So Delicious coconut milk available on Amazon and elevate your cereal!

Best Non-Dairy Vegan Milk for Everyday

What we love: Almond milk has an earthy, nutty tone that is quite mild and subtle and goes with just about anything and everything. If you traditionally liked more skim milk variations, you’ll like this unsweetened almond milk. However, if you are looking to get equivilant protein and you enjoy thicker, creamier milks, definitely check out Silk Unsweetened Soy Milk. Also, I should mention that although there are other almond milks out there, I find Almond Breeze to taste the most almond-y and less watery than some of the other almond milk varieties. If you’re ready to give the unsweetened almond milk a try, check it out on Amazon. 

I hope you found this list of the best non-dairy vegan milks for various situations helpful. Whether you are switching from dairy milk to plant-based milk or you want to change thing up a bit, I highly recommend all the milks provided. Here’s an insider tip: you may have to have more than one kind of milk in your pantry or in your fridge (I know I certainly do!). If there are other situations that you’re wondering about, comment below! I’d love to help you out.