The Everything Non-Dairy Thread

[Lou]

I am having a hard time keeping up with the all the different Silk variants. There must be dozens by now.

Oh my, yes.
I don't always buy Silk. What ever is in the grocery store or on sale.
When I go to the supermarket (Safeway - here in No. Ca.) they have their own store brand that is sometimes cheapest.
I used to be able to remember which brand's vanilla I liked best and which brand's original I liked best. And to make things worse, besides original and vanilla, some brands (including Silk have an "unsweetened")

Fortunately for my little brain I don't buy any of the oat or almond versions.

 

[Lou]

This sort of bucks the trend

MIYOKO’S CREAMERY WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRECEDENT FOR USING “DAIRY” LABELS ON VEGAN FOOD​

Miyoko’s Creamery filed the lawsuit after the California Department of Food and Agriculture demanded the brand remove “dairy” and “butter” from its clearly vegan labeled packaging and take down a photo of a woman hugging a rescued cow from its website.​

Miyoko’s Creamery Wins Lawsuit Against California, Setting Precedent for Using “Dairy” Labels on Vegan Butter

Miyoko’s Creamery filed the lawsuit after the California Department of Food and Agriculture demanded the brand remove “dairy” and “butter” from its clearly vegan labeled packaging and take down a photo of a woman hugging a rescued cow from its website.

vegnews.com

 

[Lou]

Milk plants not animals.

Today is World Plant Milk Day. ​

 

[Lou]

More choices on the horizon.

Multinational food company Danone plans to launch new technology later this year that improves upon vegan dairy products. The new “plant-based 2.0” platform will be introduced under the company’s current plant-based milk brands as Silk NextMilk and So Delicious Wondermilk in the United States, and Alpro Not Milk in Europe.​

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In April, the company launched a “Milk of the Land” advertising campaign for its Silk line to demystify how almond milk is made. The company considers almond milk, which has the greatest share of the vegan dairy segment, as the entry point for new consumers.​

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In addition to key growth plans in the areas of almond and oat products, Danone also recently partnered with bioscience and artificial intelligence company Brightseed to evaluate the health benefits of Danone’s raw ingredient sources, beginning with soy. The partnership aims to change how consumers view soy, such as the myth about phytoestrogens and “man boobs,” and to help Danone innovate its supply chain to maximize nutrient density of its plant-based products.​

Can Vegan Milk Get Any Better? Danone Thinks It Can.

Danone’s next-level vegan dairy products will launch as Silk NextMilk and So Delicious Wondermilk in the US, and as Alpro Not Milk in Europe.

vegnews.com

 

[silva]

I have turned the corner with cheese. I'm finding myself eating vegan cheese in the same way I ate dairy cheese.
That Violife mozzerella shreds-taste like how I like pizza cheese to taste
FYH slices are wonderful
Daiya jalepano havarti--delicious
Cheddar--Parmela, Trader Joes, FYH, Violife slices and Daiya block--better than dairy

 

[silva]

Well, I thought pea protein milk sounded awful till I tried Ripple

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[KLS52]

I like their protein shakes.

 

[Lou]

The Silk Protein drink I have every morning is Cashew and almond with Pea protein added in.
I like the chocolate flavored best.

 

[Emma JC]

still an Oat milk person and occasionally Cashew

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[KLS52]

I mostly use silk soy. I can no longer get the protein shakes I used to like so I’m happy I like the ripple shakes.

 

[Lou]

During the pandemic, Odwalla went out of business. I really liked their protein shakes.

a lot of the store bought shakes include dairy. Odwalla only had a few dairy free options.

After experimenting and exploring with shakes and powders and such I've gone almost completely with home made.

I usually start with regular soy milk because its got a fair amount of protein to start off with. Silk Protein is usually the same price as soy milk, and has a little bit more protein. And I like the chocolate flavor. Silk also has their "Ultra" which is just about one buck more than regular soy milk but has more than twice the protein.

Then I add a banana. Try adding 1 or 2 Tbsp of peanut butter (depending on your preference) for even more protein and thickness. If you are worried about fat - try one of the peanut butter powders like PBFit. And then maybe some ground flax seed. You can even add a little turmeric.

I vary these a little bit but my Go To is
1 banana
8 oz Silk chocolate protein
2 tbsp PBFit
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 tsp tumeric
dash of pepper.
After blending I will add some water to get it to the right consistency.

380 calories
21 g of protein
11 g of fat
11 g of fiber.

For something different I have used Silk Ultra Original with banana and PB.
I've also found that you can skip the PB and use fruit juice and fruit. Mango and/or papaya with pineapple juice is really good.

Really there are so many good variations on this theme.

You can also use a full size blender and make 1 - 2 quarts at time and freeze or refrigerate the extras.

 

[KLS52]

I add banana and pb2 to the ripple most days.

Ripple shake 200 calories / 20 grams protein / 7 fat
Pb2 60 calories / 6 protein / 1.5 fat
1/2 banana 50 calories >1 gram protein

310 calories / 26.5 protein / 8.5 fat

I didn’t calculate fiber. I got tired lol.

Depending on my needs, I use soy milk for protein too. And sometimes I’ll do 1/2 a serving of the protein shake if I’m feeling well and eating well.

 

[KLS52]

I just tried 6 oz of the ripple vanilla protein shake and added 6 oz of my really strong coffee, with four drops of stevia and it’s of ice…and wow! It’s amazing! I feel like I’m drinking an iced starbucks drink. It’s so refreshing.

 

[Chryssie]

Where do you guys buy Ripple Milk? I don't remember seeing it but their website says it is available at Publix. I will have to look for it.

 

[Lou]

They are pretty much everywhere over here.
but...
they must have a half dozen different products but most of the stores only stock up on two or three.
I buy the chocolate when I can't find Silk Chocolate Protein. I don't think I have ever had the vanilla but now I want to try it.

 

[KLS52]

Where do you guys buy Ripple Milk? I don't remember seeing it but their website says it is available at Publix. I will have to look for it.

It’s in my local stores…shop rite and stop n shop. But I buy the ripple protein shakes on Amazon. I do like the ripple milk but I prefer soy milk and almond.

 

[silva]

I love Ripple chocolate.
WHy aren't there any plain chocolate non dairy creamers? (or even dairy!)
Chobani has Sweet cream, Vanilla, and hazlenut, but no plain chocolate. I'm ok with chocolate almond milk in iced coffee, but I'd love something creamier
I just made a chocolate syrup, used cheap cocoa, and kinda burned it

 

[Lou]

I love Ripple chocolate.
WHy aren't there any plain chocolate non dairy creamers? (or even dairy!)
Chobani has Sweet cream, Vanilla, and hazlenut, but no plain chocolate. I'm ok with chocolate almond milk in iced coffee, but I'd love something creamier
I just made a chocolate syrup, used cheap cocoa, and kinda burned it

How bout this

Amazon.com

 

[silva]

How bout this

Amazon.com

Ewwwww.... I had to look up the ingredients--it's full of artificial sweeteners , and has milk derivitives.
I'll sometimes dissolve a dark Moser Roth bar in my mug

 

[Chryssie]

I just got back from Publix and they do have the Ripple refrigerated milks but WOW are they expensive! I will stick with Silk which is often on sale.