8 Best Plant-Based Milks - Myprotein™ Best Plant Based Milk

Plant-based milks have surged in popularity in recent years. While alternative milks, such as almond, soy, and cashew milk, have been readily available for some time, it’s other non-dairy options that have been making a splash, with oat, rice and coconut increasing in popularity. Whether your priority is nutritional value, animal welfare, environmental impact, lactose or dairy milk allergens, or it’s simply a matter of taste, you’re spoilt for choice with options. In this article we’ll take you through eight of the best vegan alternatives to find the best plant-based milk.

1. Almond milk

Slightly sweet and nutty in flavor, it’s often popular as it’s low in calories and fat. Its almond content is typically around 2%, so it’s actually very low in protein, and it’s a much less concentrated source of beneficial nutrients than whole almonds due to its usually high-water content. Cashew milk: Very creamy in consistency; most of the fats are the healthy monounsaturated form.

2. Coconut milk

Also, very creamy in texture, it has one of the lowest carbohydrate and protein contents of all milk alternatives. It has a high fat content, with mainly 90% saturated (the one you don’t too much of) fat. It also has a high number of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).