23 Homemade Plant Milk Recipes That Taste Better Than Dairy

Fresh Homemade Soy Milk (Stovetop Or Instant Pot)

If you’re skeptical about plant-based milks, then this roundup will prove just how creamy they can be! Making homemade plant-milk will save you money so you can enjoy barista-style milks without the price tag.

1. Almond Milk Recipe

Almond Milk Recipe
Almond Milk Recipe. Photo credit: avirtualvegan.com

A simple Almond Milk recipe with just 2 ingredients. This versatile and nutritious nut milk is easy to make and just the right balance of nutty and creamy!

Get the recipe: Almond Milk Recipe

2. How to Make Cashew Milk

How to Make Cashew Milk
Cashew Milk. Photo credit: plantbasedonabudget.com

4-ingredient homemade cashew milk is super creamy, refreshing, & requires no straining! A delicious, nutritious, versatile, lactose-free, dairy-free, plant-based milk!

Get the recipe: How to Make Cashew Milk

3. Chocolate Oat Milk

Chocolate Oat Milk
Chocolate Oat Milk. Photo credit: plantbasedonabudget.com

4-ingredient chocolate oat milk is a healthy, budget-friendly, smooth, creamy, refreshing, dairy-free milk perfect for drinks, cereal, chia pudding, & more. + Tips to avoid sliminess!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Oat Milk

4. How to make Hazelnut Milk

How to make Hazelnut Milk
Hazelnut Milk. Photo credit: freeyourfork.com

Homemade Hazelnut Milk is SO simple to make – just soak, blend, strain, and get sippin! This step-by-step guide walks you through exactly how to make raw hazelnut milk AND talks about why it’s worth it to make your own nut milk at home. The short story? It helps you avoid added sweeteners, preservatives, gums, fillers, and other unhealthy // unwanted ingredients…

Get the recipe: How to make Hazelnut Milk

5. How To Make Oat Milk

How To Make Oat MilkHow To Make Oat Milk
Oat Milk. Photo credit; veganhuggs.com

Learn How to Make Oat Milk in six easy steps. It’s easy, inexpensive and so deliciously creamy. You’ll never buy store-bought again!

Get the recipe: How To Make Oat Milk

6. Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk (Dairy – Free)

Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk (Dairy - Free)
Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk (Dairy – Free). Photo credit: goeatgreen.com

Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk is a quick DIY dairy-free drink loaded with fresh strawberry flavor (and no sugar added). Learn how to make strawberry milk that is healthy, low in calories, vegan, lactose-free, kid-friendly, and gut-friendly. The perfect non-dairy substitute made without red dye, added sugars, or artificial flavorings!

Get the recipe: Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk (Dairy – Free)

7. Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk
Homemade Almond Milk. Photo credit: worldofvegan.com

Discover the joy of homemade almond milk with our easy recipe! Learn how to make creamy, delicious nut milk from scratch in just a few simple steps.

Get the recipe: Homemade Almond Milk

8. Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute

Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute
Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute. Photo credit: bakedbyclo.com

Ever wondered how to make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute for baking? Look no further! With just 2 simple ingredients, you can make it at home with ease. Use it in cakes, cupcakes, pancakes and more!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute

9. Pumpkin Seed Milk (Pepita Milk) Recipe

Pumpkin Seed Milk (Pepita Milk) Recipe
Pumpkin Seed Milk (Pepita Milk). Photo credit: lifearoundthetable.ca

Homemade Pumpkin Seed Milk is a delicious dairy free alternative that tastes similar to almond milk. The bonus is that pumpkin seed milk doesn’t require presoaking the seeds so you can make it on demand.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Seed Milk (Pepita Milk) Recipe

10. Quickest Cashew Milk (10 mins in 3 ways!)

Quickest Cashew Milk (10 mins in 3 ways!)
Quickest Cashew Milk. Photo credit: mypureplants.com

The quickest and creamiest dairy-free nut milk you can make from scratch. We show you how to save time on soaking, blending, and straining to enjoy your homemade cashew milk as quickly as possible, even in 10 minutes! Here is everything you need to know about how to make cashew milk at home even if you don’t have a Vitamix.

Get the recipe: Quickest Cashew Milk (10 mins in 3 ways!)

11. Earl Grey Milk Tea

Earl Grey Milk Tea
Earl Grey Milk Tea. Photo credit: milkandpop.com

Earl Grey Milk Tea has all flavors of Earl Grey with no animal ingredient. Made with cold brew tea and sweetened with brown sugar syrup, this iced milk tea is perfect for waking up on hot summer days.

Get the recipe: Earl Grey Milk Tea

12. Oat Coconut Milk

Oat Coconut Milk
Oat Coconut Milk. Photo credit: champagne-tastes.com

This homemade oat coconut milk is an easy, non-dairy milk made from pantry staples. It’s perfect for cereal and smoothies! No high-power blender required.

Get the recipe: Oat Coconut Milk

13. Walnut Milk

Walnut Milk
Walnut Milk. Photo credit: veganonboard.com

Shake up your breakfast time with this homemade walnut milk recipe! It’s creamy, delightfully nutty and easy to make.

Get the recipe: Walnut Milk

14. Vegan Strawberry Milk Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

Vegan Strawberry Milk Recipe with Fresh Strawberries
Vegan Strawberry Milk. Photo credit: theveggieyaya.com

Vegan Strawberry Milk | A refreshing and creamy dairy free beverage made with fresh strawberry syrup and creamy plant based milk. Made with 3 simple ingredients, it’s sure to be your new go to drink.

Get the recipe: Vegan Strawberry Milk Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

15. How to make Homemade Coconut Milk with Shredded Coconut

How to make Homemade Coconut Milk with Shredded Coconut
Homemade Coconut Milk with Shredded Coconut. Photo credit: beetofthewild.com

Learn how simple it is to make Homemade Coconut Milk with shredded coconut! This nutritious dairy-free milk is perfect for adding to tea, coffee, hot chocolate and smoothies! Plus, it doesn’t require overnight soaking, making it quick and easy.

Get the recipe: How to make Homemade Coconut Milk with Shredded Coconut

16. Slow Cooker Vegan Evaporated Milk

Slow Cooker Vegan Evaporated Milk
Slow Cooker Vegan Evaporated Milk. Photo credit: veganinthefreezer.com

Slow Cooker Evaporated Milk- Dairy-free powdered milk and water are combined and cooked in the slow cooker until thick and creamy. It’s a fantastic vegan alternative to traditional evaporated milk and can be used in countless recipes.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Vegan Evaporated Milk

17. Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute

Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute
Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute. Photo credit: thiswifecooks.com

Got a recipe that calls for heavy cream? Making your own plant-based and dairy-free alternative requires just 2 simple ingredients and it’s ready in 10 minutes or less!

Get the recipe: Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute

18. Hazelnut Milk – 2 Ways

Hazelnut Milk - 2 Ways
Hazelnut Milk. Photo credit: addictedtodates.com

Rich, creamy, and perfectly toasty, this recipe for Hazelnut Milk requires just 3 ingredients and only a few minutes of active prep work. If you’re new to the world of homemade nut milk, this is an excellent place to start! Best of all, I’ve also added instructions on how to make hazelnut chocolate milk because you know I have a serious sweet tooth. Hooray!

Get the recipe: Hazelnut Milk – 2 Ways

19. Homemade Hemp Milk

Homemade Hemp Milk
Homemade Hemp Milk. Photo credit: raepublic.com

Let me tell you, this is the most neutral flavored, easy to make, frothiest goodness ever! I add this plant-based milk to my homemade iced chai, and if I am feeling a bit English, to my cup of tea! Hemp milk is a nutrient-dense liquid made from hemp seeds and water. It’s great for vegan smoothies, cereal or standing strong on its own. Making it yourself will help you avoid additives commonly found in commercially made, plant-based milks.

Get the recipe: Homemade Hemp Milk

20. Chocolate Hemp Milk

Chocolate Hemp Milk
Chocolate Hemp Milk. Photo credit: myquietkitchen.com

Chocolate hemp milk is easy to make at home with 4 simple ingredients. It’s nut-free, refined sugar-free, and a great alternative to sugary store-bought chocolate milk. It’s perfect as a snack, for breakfast, and as a post-workout recovery drink. Just blend and enjoy!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Hemp Milk

21. Oat Milk Creamer

Oat Milk Creamer
Oat Milk Creamer. Photo credit: myquietkitchen.com

This homemade oat milk creamer is smooth, lightly sweet, and versatile. Use it to create all of your favorite flavors! Inspired by processes used in the oat milk industry and adapted from our oat milk recipe, this just might become your favorite non-dairy creamer! Best of all, you’re in control of the ingredients, and it’s so much more affordable than store-bought vegan coffee creamer! Includes oil-free and nut-free options.

Get the recipe: Oat Milk Creamer

22. Sunflower Seed Milk

Sunflower Seed Milk
Sunflower Seed Milk. Photo credit: theallnaturalvegan.com

This natural sunflower seed milk recipe is my go-to homemade plant based milk. It’s creamy, delicious, and super affordable! It’s the perfect seed milk for coffee, baking, smoothies, you name it! This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!

Get the recipe: Sunflower Seed Milk

23. Fresh Homemade Soy Milk (Stovetop Or Instant Pot)

Fresh Homemade Soy Milk (Stovetop Or Instant Pot)
Fresh Homemade Soy Milk. Photo credit: earthtoveg.com

Soy milk was first invented in China as early as the first century AD. Now, it’s completely mainstream and remains one of the most popular non-dairy milks in the world. As someone who grew up on Homemade Soy Milk, I still think it’s the best plant beverage of all! Drink soy milk on its own, ferment it into Vegan Yogurt, use it to make treats like Taro Bubble Tea or Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding, or substitute it for dairy milk in any recipe.

Get the recipe: Fresh Homemade Soy Milk (Stovetop Or Instant Pot)

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