Switching up our eating habits can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for us creatures of habit. But if you’ve clicked on this blog, you’ve at least made the first step on your plant-based journey—congrats! Whether you’re planning on being fully plant-based or just looking to add more plants into your diet, we’ve got you. Welcome to flexitarianism, a simple approach of getting more planty goodness into your day. In this blog, we’ll dive into some oat-rageously simple steps you can take to introduce plant-based milk alternatives into your daily routine.
Reasons To Choose Plants
There are a ton of different reasons you might want to switch to plant-based milk. Maybe you’re navigating a dietary restriction like lactose intolerance. Maybe you’re looking to mix it up with new and tasty flavours. Or maybe you’re interested in joining the thousands of Canadians making earth-conscious food choices to help the future of the planet. Here’s somethin’ to sip on: Earth’s Own Oat and Soy Milks use 12x LESS water than dairy milk. Go plants!
So, let’s get started.
Coffee, Lattes, and Fun Morning Drinks
Rise and shine, it’s caffeine time! One of the easiest ways to add a little plant-based goodness to your day is by starting it off with a dairy-free milk alternative in your morning bev. This can be as simple as swapping your regular dairy for a splash of Oat, Almond, or Soy Milk. Craving something a little more foam-licious or want to experiment with latte art? Our Oat Barista and Soy Barista milk alternatives are perfect for frothing, steaming, and creating barista-quality drinks at home.
For folks who love to start their day with something chillier, milk alternatives are plant-tastic in iced lattes and iced matchas! The great thing about plant-based milks is their variety. Oat milk, soy milk, and almond milk all have a unique mouth feel and taste, meaning they complement each brew distinctly. The fun part is finding your fav flavour combinations!
Speaking of flavour, what about creamers? We’re s-oat glad you asked! Let us introduce you to our oat-licious line of Oat Creamers: Original, French Vanilla, and Salted Caramel. Switching to plant-based creamers at home is one of the easiest changes you can make! Our Oat Creamers are seriously tasty, creamy, and oh-so blendable. They’ll get you that sweet flavour and mouthfeel you crave from your creamer, no dairy required!
Looking for some morning pick-me-up inspo? Try our Earth Matcha recipe, a turquoise twist on the iced matcha latte made with butterfly pea powder. For something a lil’ different, add an Ube Latte to your morning routine!
Blended Drinks
We’re talkin’ smoothies, we’re talkin’ frappes, we’re talkin’ milkshakes. All of the above are doable (and delish!) with plant-based milks, adding an irresistibly creamy texture to your fav blended drinks. Plus, your base of choice can add a plant-licious twist to your bev. Looking for a protein power-up? Use soy! Want to add a refreshingly nutty taste to your morning smoothie? Almond’s your bestie. Want a smooth texture and some natural sweetness? Oat milk’s gotcha covered. Experiment and find out which milk alternatives work best for your blended drink of choice!
The next time you’re craving something sweet n’ tasty, give our Strawberry Frappe and Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate recipes a whirl!
Creamy Soups and Sauces
Let’s not forget our savoury dishes! You can substitute dairy in your pasta sauces, creamy soups, curries, and more with plant-based milk. Like with drinks, each type of plant-based milk can give dishes subtly different flavours and textures, adding some tasty variety to your recipes. For example, soy milk is great for thick sauces like hollandaise or béchamel. Oat milk’s neutral flavour profile works wonders in creamy Alfredo sauces (check out our Creamy Alfredo Pasta recipe!) and rich soups. Meanwhile, coconut milk’s flavour is perfect for curries. Try swapping our dairy for plant-based milk in your go-to dishes, like our Vegan Mac and Cheese and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Baked Treats
Baking with plant-based milk is t-oat-ally easy! Whether you’re whippin’ up some muffins, cookies, or cakes, plant-based milks can get the job done easy as pie. The primary job of milk in baking recipes is to provide moisture, and plant-based milks are just as hydrating as dairy milk! Simply substitute your recipe’s milk requirements for the same amount of your plant-based alternative. Opt for unsweetened milk alternatives to maintain the sweetness of your original recipe (our Oat Original is a rad choice). Pro tip: Soy milk’s high protein content is great for structured bakes like cakes and muffins!
Sweeten up your day with our Glazed Lemon Loaf or Double Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough.
Incorporating milk alternatives into your diet is super simple and achievable! Will you be making any of these easy switches? You oat-ta try ‘em!
Remember, you can take your plant-based journey as slow as you like. If you totally switch away from dairy, that’s awesome. If you pick up a bottle of oat milk every now and then, that’s great too! Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based culinarian, experimenting with flexitarianism, or just dipping your toes into plant-based milks, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
