Dont let your next trip to the grocery store be spoiled by a dozen different milk substitutes.

Here’s what’s best for your dairy-free diet.

(FYI, it’s delicious).

Read on to see how thehealthiest non-dairy milk optionsstack up against each otherflavor-wise and nutritionally.

Always read the nutrition label before buying non-dairy milk because some contain a lot of sugar and little protein.

Soy milk has a subtly sweet, creamy, and mild flavor.

Almond milk tastes mild and sweet, and its consistency is thinner than cow’s milk but still creamy.

The bran is then removed from the oats, leaving behind a fibrous, nutritious oat base.

It can also froth up for vegan cappuccinos and lattes.

Thecashew nutsare ground into a paste, thinned with water, and strained.

When the liquid is strained to remove any nut particles, most nutrients are left behind.

Cashew milk is very creamy and has a distinct nutty flavor.

The mixture separates into two parts during the straining process:coconut milk and richer, thicker coconut cream.

Pea milk is thicker than other plant-based milk alternatives and has a mild, toasty flavor.

Hemp milk is made from hemp seeds blended with water and then filtered.

Hemp milk tastes similar to other nut-based milk varieties, with a nutty and somewhat sweet flavor.

Its texture is smooth, creamy, and thicker than 2% cow’s milk.

The remaining liquid is the pistachio milk.

It can be an expensive purchase due to the process and cost of growing pistachio nuts.

And most importantly, it foams well in coffee and tea drinks.

Unlike soy or almond milk, which has a fairly neutral taste, pistachio milk tastes strongly like pistachios.

Tache makes the first 100% pistachio milk found in the U.S.

This dairy-free milk hasn’t been blended with other nuts.

Rice milk is thinner than soy or almond milk, with a slightly grainier flavor.

It also has the highest amount of carbohydrates per cup compared to all other non-dairy milk types shared.

Macadamia Milk

Macadamia milk is nutritionally similar to cashew milk.

However, it’s typically more costly and challenging to find in stores than other nut-based milk options.

It’s great fordessert recipesand as an addition to your morning cup of coffee.

Walnut Milk

Walnut milk is another newcomer to the non-dairy milk scene.

It’s also great for people with nut allergies or gluten restrictions, as it contains no gluten.

But did you know there’s also quinoa milk?

Nutritional Value (1/3 cup quinoa)

USDA FoodData Central.Soy milk.

USDA FoodData Central.Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable.

USDA FoodData Central.The Original Oat-Milk.

USDA FoodData Central.Cashew Milk.

USDA FoodData Central.Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2.

USDA FoodData Central.Unsweetened Nutritious Pea Milk, Original.

USDA FoodData Central.Vanilla Milked Hemp, Vanilla.

USDA FoodData Central.Vanilla Unsweetened Pistachio Milk, Vanilla.

USDA FoodData Central.Milked Hazelnuts.

USDA FoodData Central.Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened.

USDA FoodData Central.Macadamia milk.

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USDA FoodData Central.Organic flax hemp milk, unsweetened.

USDA FoodData Central.Unsweetened milked walnuts.

USDA FoodData Central.Sunflower milk.