Non-Dairy Milks?

There are tons of non dairy milk options that can over whelm a new vegetarian/vegan, so I figured I post about those today. The most common options are Soy, Almond, Rice, Hemp, and Oat.

Yet with a little searching around there are others Hazelnut and Macadamia being two -- but those could be regional.

Soy

Soy milk is one of the most recognized of the milk substitutes found on supermarket shelves. WhiteWave Foods Company produces the popular Silk Soymilk in many varieties. It is made from pressing cooked soybeans that are ground up. Soy products are known for their cholesterol-lowering benefits, isoflavones for bone health and to help with some symptoms associated with menopause like hot flashes. Milk made from soy can easily replace dairy milk in baking, cooking and sauce making while giving the dish a nutrient boost as well.

Different Brands:

Silk Soymilk(seems to be the most popular)

Provides shelf-stable cartons and refrigerated products. They also provide soy yogurts and soy coffee creamer. Soymilks come in many different flavors and styles.

Select Soy

Shelf-stable soy beverages in selected flavors and styles.

Edensoy

Shelf-stable soy beverages and soy blends with rice milks. All Edensoy soy beverages are organic.

West Soy and Soy Dream

Shelf-stable packs and refrigerated soy milks. Also frozen desserts.

Zen Soy

Soy milks and soy based puddings.

Almond

Commercial almond milk is fairly new. It is a milk made from ground up almonds and is a great choice for those wanting to incorporate more almond products in their diet. In addition to being lactose-free it is low in fat and a great source of vitamins A, D and E. Blue Diamond, an almond growing company, makes Almond Breeze almond milk in many flavors such as plain, vanilla and chocolate. A benefit of using almond milk is that it is available in unsweetened varieties making it a great choice for diabetics.

Different Brands:

Organic Almond

Milks made from almonds. Select flavors and styles.

Almond Breeze

Milk made from almonds, available in shelf-stable packs in plain or unsweetened varieties.

Rice

Rice milk gives the consumer and cook another option. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. produces Rice Dream, a non-dairy milk made from brown rice. The flavor is smooth and is great for baking and drinking. While being lower in fat than dairy milk, it is also lower in protein and higher in carbohydrates. When rice and soy milks are blended, the result is an enhanced flavor with added nutrition. With its smooth and slightly sweet flavor from the rice, it is a great choice for adding to smoothies.

Different Brands:

Rice Dream

Shelf-stable and refrigerated rice milks, in many flavors and styles. Also organics available and frozen desserts.

Rice Milk

Shelf stable milk in plain unsweetened and vanilla flavored.

Oat

Oat milk is made from oats and is lactose-free and cholesterol-free. It is a heart healthy choice for drinking and for using in breakfast cereals as it is high in dietary fiber.

Different Brands:

Organic Oat

Oat based grain milk, in original and vanilla

Hemp

Organic hemp milk is a non-dairy milk made from hemp seeds. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils produces Hemp Bliss, a certified organic hemp milk. The benefits of hemp milk include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and high levels of protein and antioxidants. Because of the rich flavor, it makes a great choice for drinking and beverage mixing.

Organic hemp milk is a non-dairy milk made from hemp seeds. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils produces Hemp Bliss, a certified organic hemp milk. The benefits of hemp milk include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and high levels of protein and antioxidants. Because of the rich flavor, it makes a great choice for drinking and beverage mixing.

Different Brands:

Hemp Bliss

Certified organic hempmilk available in shelf-stable cartons in plain, unsweetened, vanilla and chocolate.

Tempt

Shelf-stable cartons in plain, vanilla, and chocolate (sweetened or unsweetened).

These are just some main brands, most grocers have there own brand of Soy milk.

And remember it takes experimenting to figure out what you like.

Everyones taste buds are different.

I adore Almond Breeze Vanilla and Chocolate.

As well as Rice Dream Vanilla Hazelnut flavored.

Also some 'milks' are better for baking with then others.

I personally like cooking with rice or soy, but baking with almond.

If you have any questions, message me and I'll try to answer.

You can also make your own milks. All you need is a blender or juicer. There are tons of different tutorials and recipes here.
I haven't had the chance to make my own yet, but I do plan to soon.

[Most of this information came from Suite101.com] but I have tried multiple different brands and flavors of each type of milk