What's the best tasting milk, I can no longer drink cow's milk

Happy2beeeme

Please let me know what is the best tasting milk that you drink.
I'm missing cereal, since I can no longer drink cow's milk (lactose)

Thanks for your help.
Debby

diannethegeek

The best tasting milk substitute is pretty subjective. For instance, I really like almond milk for my cereal, but if you hate the taste of almonds then it wouldn't be a good match for you. It might just be that you need to try a few options and see which you like best.

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ashleyconleche

Soy milk is pretty good if you aren't a no-soy kind of a person. It's a good source of calcium and protein, and relatively flavorful-- I think it's rather sweet. Keep in mind that most soy is genetically modified. I try to avoid it.

Almond milk is my choice, but it is not a good source of calcium or protein. Not everyone loves the flavor.

Of course, there are lactose-free milk options as well.

But as @diannethegeek said, test some different ones out and see what works for you! Good luck!

GlassAngyl

My daughter is lactose intolerant. She hates ALL soy, almond, coconut.. etc etc varieties of milk. She LOVES lactaid though. It's actual cows milk but with the lactose protein removed. I swear it tastes just like normal milk.. even the 2% tastes like 2% milk. My son and I switched to that since we can't tell the difference.

RedSierra

There are lots of plant milks. Most come unflavored and in flavors like chocolate and vanilla. Many have as much calcium and vitamin D as dairy milk.

Cashew (creamier than almond)
Almond: low calorie
Protein Nutmilk (I like Silk brand): has 130 calories and 10 grams of protein per cup
Soymilk: has good protein but soy is not for me (upsets my stomach)
Coconut: sweet
Coconut/almond mix: sweet again

meganpettigrew86

When I had to be dairy and soy free for my daughter when breast feeding I never found one I actually enjoyed. But try them all, buy one of each from the supermarket. It might be one is best with cereal and one with coffee.
Be cautious with soy, alot of people discover a soy intolerance also.

OHFlamingo

I like unsweetened vanilla Almond milk, at only 30 calories for a cup. I don't "drink" any kind of milk anymore, but I really like the almond mild for my cereal. There are a lot of plant milks, plus, as others have mentioned, there is Lactaid. Just keep trying until you find one you like the taste of. No sense having to give up cereal! Good Luck!

Polo265

OHFlamingo wrote: »

I like unsweetened vanilla Almond milk, at only 30 calories for a cup. I don't "drink" any kind of milk anymore, but I really like the almond mild for my cereal. There are a lot of plant milks, plus, as others have mentioned, there is Lactaid. Just keep trying until you find one you like the taste of. No sense having to give up cereal! Good Luck!

This. It is the closest thing in taste to cow's milk that I've found. I purchase the Almond Breeze brand.

ElizabethHanrahan

There are also Lactaid pills in the grocery stores that might work if you can't find it in the dairy case. I like the unsweetened almond cashew or the plain unsweetened cashew milk but we drink all of them except rice. My son has crones and I am allergic to the PROTEIN in dairy. Try all kinds to see if you like one more than the rest.

LiveLoveFitFab

I'm in love with unsweetened coconut milk. I use it in my cereal, my tea and drink it occasionally. I use the brand Dream. I also love hemp milk and flax milk. Some people hate the flax milk so your experience may vary. They finally came out with a flax milk that has pea protein added, so it has more protein and more vitamins, but I can't get it in Canada

I tried to make flax milk today, because I can't find it in any local store here. The recipe was easy enough, but I couldn't strain it enough and it had too much husk. It still tasted great though. I'm going to try it again when I have some panty hose to strain it through. Pretty much just ran some flax seeds through the blender with some water and strained out the remaining husks then returned it to the blender and added vanilla and sweetener. I used dates to sweeten, but you could use stevia or honey or whatever you have on hand.

I can drink dairy milk no problem, but my husband drinks it like he's a baby cow or something, so I switched because I was tired of not having any milk for my cereal. I'm also trying to limit my animal products because it's better for the environment.

If I was in your position, I'd just go to the health food store/department and buy a bunch and do a taste test and decide what you liked the best.

Debmal77

I use unsweetened almond milk. It is also good in a fruit smoothie.

amenok

Actually...if its because of lactose i highly highly recommend fairlife(their 2% is heaven to me). It is cows milk, but ultra filtered so there is no lactose. Also the macros on it is even better than regular milk

p.s. in my opinion though, the chocolate milk is too much for me, since fairlife has a creamier taste than regular milk- and then the sweetness of chocolate is too much. but who knows maybe you'd like it

HeidiCooksSupper

I like unsweetened soy because it's about the most neutral in taste and I use it mostly in coffee and cooking.

RaeBeeBaby

Coconut or hemp are my favorites. I like almond milk creamer, but not really the almond milk. As another poster said, it's a personal preference thing.

My only issue with these kind of milks is that I can only find them in a half gallon size. No pints or quarts like they sell cows milk. Since I don't use that much of any kind of milk a lot of it goes to waste.

snickerscharlie

Happy2beeeme wrote: »

Please let me know what is the best tasting milk that you drink.
I'm missing cereal, since I can no longer drink cow's milk (lactose)

Thanks for your help.
Debby

Lactose-free cow's milk is your friend.

KosmosKitten

I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk and chocolate almond milk, but to each their own. I'm not lactose intolerant (that I know), but over the years, I've grown to dislike cow's milk. Also, almond milk tends to last a lot longer in the fridge than cow's milk.

To each their own, though.

zingeber

Another MFP user recently pointed me to cashew milk and I'm loving it! Nice and mild and creamy. I've only found it in a couple stores nearby, though, but try it if you see it!

CaptainJoy

For cereal, I've used Rice Dream Vanilla Rice Milk. Only the vanilla though. It gives a great taste to cereal.

gearhead426hemi

I would recommend goats milk. We have dairy goats so we have milk, cheese, and ice cream. Our neighbor has kids that are lactose intolerant and they drink the goats milk with no problems. It is easier on your gut for digestion and still has good bacteria.

flotsette

It all depends on you - your tastes and food tolerances - but a great range of options for you to try are mentioned here! I started out with almond milk, but discovered I'm intolerant to nuts. Switched to rice and now I'm a fan of coconut because I'm now low carb. I like both the coconut beverage for a milk substitute and also canned or boxed coconut milk is an excellent dairy substitute when cooking. Just like regular dairy, don't boil it.

slimmingforme

I swear by Alpro Coconut milk, it tastes so nice and find it compliments most cereals really well. .. it's not too watery and good on the calorie front

gg2007

I really enjoy cashew milk....however prob better you try a few to see what you like, there are so many varieties out there.

lessismoreohio

We like Silk Soy Lite Vanilla.

natalieinjeans

I second goat milk - it is naturally lactose free and has a pleasant, sweet taste. A bit pricier than cow milk.

jlmuise25

My family and I have used rice milk for years. It's got the same consistency as fat-free milk with no flavor and no milky after tastes.

fitdaisygrrl

Lactose-free milk is pretty darn similar to regular milk (I drank Lactaid for years). I'm working towards giving up dairy and finally tried cashew milk- pretty good with cereal and in coffee! I don't drink milk anymore, but just can't give up my "lattes" in the morning and cashew milk froths up nice too

sllm1

Lactose free milk for us - can't tell the difference.

sllm1

amenok wrote: »

Actually...if its because of lactose i highly highly recommend fairlife(their 2% is heaven to me). It is cows milk, but ultra filtered so there is no lactose. Also the macros on it is even better than regular milk

p.s. in my opinion though, the chocolate milk is too much for me, since fairlife has a creamier taste than regular milk- and then the sweetness of chocolate is too much. but who knows maybe you'd like it

@amenok
I actually mix the chocolate with skim - it's perfect.

Cat3141

Nutritionally, only soy milk is a good substitute for cows milk. If you're just looking for something to make your cereal wet, and not really concerned about the nutrition factor, then it's going to be really subjective. I started out liking unsweetened plain almond milk best for cereal, now I use unsweetened plain soy for most things. Coconut milk (not the kind in the can) is nice and creamy, but higher in saturated fat, if you care about that.

jdlobb

amenok wrote: »

Actually...if its because of lactose i highly highly recommend fairlife(their 2% is heaven to me). It is cows milk, but ultra filtered so there is no lactose. Also the macros on it is even better than regular milk

p.s. in my opinion though, the chocolate milk is too much for me, since fairlife has a creamier taste than regular milk- and then the sweetness of chocolate is too much. but who knows maybe you'd like it

another endorsement of Fairlife here. I'm not even lactose intolerant, and I swear by the stuff. Lower calories, more protein, tastes better, and has an insane shelf life.