The Best Non-Dairy and Vegan Milks

There are so many plant-based milk options. The variety and sheer quantity of different milks nowadays is dizzying! I'm here to narrow down the best store-bought ones for all different purposes.

Without further ado, here are my favorites.

Best Overall: Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original

Almond Milk

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Best For Baking: Oat Milk (any kind!)

I find that in my experience, oat milk has provided the perfect texture and flavor for all baking needs. Cakes, pancakes, muffins, cookies... the possibilities are endless!

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Brands pictured: Elmhurst, Trader Joe's, Califia, Planet Oat, Chobani, Silk, Forager, Oatly

Best for Smoothies & Shakes: Kirkland Signature Organic Soy Non-Dairy Beverage Original

4 grams of sugar per cup gently sweeten this thick, protein-rich milk, making it perfect for smoothies, shakes, and smoothie bowls.

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Best for Cereal: Almond Milk (any kind)

I like almond milk the best in cereal because it doesn't taste like much, giving whatever cereal you pair it with the chance to shine.

Best Boujee Plant Milk: Califia Unsweetened Almondmilk

This almond milk is for all y'all who appreciate the nicer things in life. This almond milk is a little on the expensive side. But if you're feeling like splurging, it's a delicious one to go with. Plus- the packaging. OMG, the packaging. It's super slick. This milk, or its "original" sweetened counterpart is delicious with cereal.

Best for Drinking Straight: Silk Chocolate Soy Milk

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Luxuriously creamy and chocolatey heaven! This Silk brand chocolate soy milk is my favorite chocolate milk. It's packed with protein from the soybeans but doesn't taste healthy at all! :)