Soy milk is a popular plant-based alternative and cow's milk substitute.
It is commonly consumed and recommended for those who are lactose intolerant (the type of sugar present in milk) or have an allergy to milk protein. Others drink it because they follow a plant-based diet (vegans) or consider it healthier than cow's milk.
Whether plain milk is intolerable to some people, or they cannot drink it for other dietary reasons, plant-based milk such as soy milk is a good alternative to replace cow's milk with.
This type of plant-based drink works in a wide variety of dishes. Here are some examples of that
How you can use soy milk
- Oatmeal. There are different ways you can make oatmeal. Oats are usually prepared with water and after they absorb it, soy milk is added. Soy milk also works great in boiled oatmeal;
- Pancakes with soy milk. There are many favorite pancake recipes – some are gluten-free and some are vegan. Vegan recipes use soy milk and the pancakes turn out to be very tasty. You'd never guess they're dairy-free when you try them;
- Muffins with soy milk. Muffins, like pancakes, are great with soy milk. Simply make an equal substitution of soy milk for regular milk in your muffin recipes (one cup of cow's milk is replaced with one cup of soy milk). They are incredibly delicious and perfect for fall;
- Smoothies with soy milk. The taste of soy milk in smoothies is amazing. It gives them a little sweetness and you can even use the vanilla or chocolate soy milk versions for extra flavor;
- Coffee with soy milk. A little soy milk is perfect in coffee. It adds a perfect taste to your morning cup of coffee.
These are the most common ways that plant-based milk like soy milk is used, but you can also buy an unsweetened version to use in a variety of savory recipes like soup or casseroles, mashed potatoes and more.
If you have to avoid dairy products for some reason or if you just like the taste of soy milk, you probably liked the ideas on how to use soy milk in your daily life.
Try soy milk in more recipes for:
- healthy smoothies;
- milkshakes;
- or dairy creams.
