(Part 2) Best milk substitutes according to redditors

Coconut milk in a box is intended as a milk substitute, and comes in either unsweetened or sweetened versions (from Silk, Diamond, etc. in the U.S.).

Coconut milk in a can is intended for cooking, and is entirely different. Very few would have added sugars, and can commonly be found in the Oriental or vegetable sections at a U.S. grocery (rather than the dairy cooler).

Let's do the math:

Meal 1

• 8 Eggs = $2
  
• 2 cups CTC = 1/5 the box or about $1
  
• ~2 cups Unsweetened almond milk = $2.26
  
• Peanut butter = 50 cents.
  
  Total: $5.76*
  
   
  
  Meal 2
  
  
• Protein - $34/container, 30 servings per container, 3.25 scoops or $3.68 for this meal.
  
• Peanut Butter - ~.50
  
• 2 Nature Valley bars - $2
  
  Total: $6.18
  
   
  
  
  Meal 3
  
  
• 1lbs organic grass fed beef - ~$6
  
• Pasta - ~$1
  
• Red Sauce - ~$2
  
  Total: $9
  
   
  
  
  Meal 4
  
  
• Protein, same amount as above - $3.68
  
• 2 cups unsweetened almond - $2.26
  
• Peanut butter - $.50
  
• Organic blueberries - ~$2
  
  Total: $8.40
  
   
  
  
  
  Meal 5
  
  
• 1lbs organic ground turkey- ~$5
  
• Rice packet - $1.50
  
• Broccoli - ~$2
  
• Sauce - ~$2
  
  Total: $10.50
  
   
  
  
  
  Meal 6
  
  Takeout - ravioli, pasta, sausage, meatballs, bread sticks - at least $20
  
  Total: $20
  
   
  
  
  Meal 7
  
  
• Protein, same as above ~$3.68
  
• 4 slices of cheesecake - $3
  
  Total: $6.68
  
   
  
  FINAL TOTAL: ~$66.52
  
   
  
  EDIT: According to this, he spends about $37.14 per day on average. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the protein for free which would save $12/day.

found this https://www.amazon.com/Sweetened-Condensed-Soy-Milk-Single/dp/B01EBFAZL8 but it's out of stock apparently

I use coconut milk powder [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJNVM3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4NEJwb77MBEMH] sometimes in baking because I always have it on hand for curries. Canned coconut milk is $3+ in my area, whereas the packets of powder are only $0.99. It's not that great for curry because the creamy, thick texture is lost, but it made for really delicious coconut-chocolate chip muffins.

It should be in any Asian store in the aisle next to the canned milk or maybe where the packets of dry seasonings are. They might also be in a box with a set of 10 if you don't see loose packets.

You are correct, sorry i was wrong. Its actually soy milk with "black sesame seeds paste". Thanks!

Source:

Sahmyook Black Sesame Soy Milk, 6.42 Fl. Ounce (Pack of 16) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT7VHP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lq9RCbGQGNEKR

Someone hasn't heard of Veggimo I see.

https://www.amazon.com/MALK-Unsweetened-Almond-GLUTEN-Lactose/dp/B07Q47KH6Y

I really enjoy Minor Figures oat milk https://www.amazon.com/Minor-Figures-Oat-Milk-Liter/dp/B07JYVVYJY (assuming you are in the U.S.) but with so many brands out there I suggest asking around local Cafe's to see if they use any alternatives, and if so you can try their brands.

There's also just trying lactose free milk, which I find sweeter than regular milk but otherwise I wouldn't notice much of a difference (I don't like milk though). I often hear about goat milk being good for lactose intolerant people as well.

Good luck

Most specialty coffee shops are using these two milk substitutes:

Almond milk

https://www.amazon.com/Califia-Farms-Almondmilk-Creamer-Barista/dp/B012CIIDBK/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521155622&sr=8-2&ppw=fresh&keywords=califia+farms+almond+milk+barista


Oat Milk

https://www.amazon.com/Oatly-Barista-Non-Dairy-Gluten-liter/dp/B075781HG7/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521155699&sr=8-1&keywords=oatly+barista


Try them out and see if you like them. They are becoming the gold standard for milk substitutes.

Thanks.

Crazy! Demand is so high that Amazon is selling 1L for $24.99!!!!

And Oatly says: " This product will be restocked on Wednesday, November 7th at 1pm Eastern time. Please check back then and be aware that it may run out fairly quickly after 1pm ET and that orders will be limited to one case per customer due to overwhelming demand. Thank you!"

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We need alternatives! Has anyone tried other Oatmilk that gives similar results? I might make this a separate thread...

I was lactose intolerant for a bit and can assure you that this stuff is the best milk substitute. I'm going to cheat a little and highly recommend the chocolate flavor, even though it is not on Amazon.

cheese me please

this sht right here my g https://www.amazon.com/Almond-Breeze-Unsweetened-Vanilla-Almondmilk/dp/B00CJ8JJ6W/ref=sr_1_32?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&fpw=alm&keywords=almond+milk&qid=1571126048&sr=8-32
costco sells 6 packs of these, i always get it for under 30$, last me way longer than whole milk too, end up saving

Use one of these three Almond milks:

http://www.thenewbarn.com/products/barista/

https://www.califiafarms.com/products/barista-blend-almondmilk

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9VM65M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_RQBPAbG3C45N2

I heavily recommend New Barn, it’s all we use. Available at all Whole Foods, Sprouts, and I think Earth Fare markets.

Alternatively, if you can’t find or don’t want to buy one of the “Barista” series milks, find some xantham gum and add a tiny bit to your choice of almond milk (or any other liquid, really).

Domino has been selling this for like 60 years

Isopure Low Carb Protein Powder, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Flavor: Dutch Chocolate + So Delicious Bev Mlk Coconut Unsweet Vanilla + Magic Bullet Blender = Thick chocolate milk shake.

1 net carb in 155 calories.

I found almond/cashew milk that is 130 calories a cup.

Silk Almond & Cashew Protein Nutmilk, Original, 64 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6XYW4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3YWnDbND2HEFH

$1.50 for 8.5 oz. boxes

100% Coconut Milk - 8.5 Oz Packages (18-pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IHC96TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BlHKDbW66ZAE0

Thai iced tea is usually made with sweetened condensed (cow) milk. This is the stuff I drink, I'm a sugar addict so I had to wean myself off the sugarbomb that is Silk and this is much, much less sugary, but I like the flavor.