Beyond Oat & Almond - Discover New Plant Milks This World Vegan Day

If oat and almond milk have become too predictable, there's a whole world of plant-based milks waiting to surprise your taste buds. This World Vegan Day (November 1), explore these delicious and nourishing alternatives that bring both creativity and compassion to your kitchen.

Potato Milk - Smooth, Neutral, Comforting

Potato milk has a subtle taste and creamy texture that adapts beautifully to whatever flavours you add.

How to Make: Boil peeled potatoes until tender, drain, and blend with fresh water until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and a hint of sweetener if desired.

Best Uses: Ideal for thick, comforting sauces and curries such as Thai curry, laksa, or Indian-style creamy gravies. It also works perfectly in mashed potatoes, giving a silky finish without altering flavour.

Macadamia Nut Milk - Rich, Buttery, Indulgent

Macadamia milk is luxurious and velvety, lending a buttery note to both sweet and savoury recipes.

How to Make: Soak macadamia nuts, blend with water until smooth, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag. Shake well before use.

Best Uses: Excellent in desserts like vegan panna cotta and cheesecakes, or as a base for creamy sauces such as béchamel and Alfredo. It's also wonderful for marinating vegetables before roasting or grilling.

Pistachio Milk - Fragrant, Creamy, Distinctive

Pistachio milk is naturally sweet and aromatic, with a flavour that makes even simple dishes feel gourmet.

How to Make: Soak pistachios overnight, blend with water and a touch of sweetener, then strain for a silky consistency.

Best Uses: Perfect for adding depth to desserts, salad dressings, or even risottos. It gives pasta sauces a nutty, elegant twist.

Flax Milk - Light, Nutritious, Omega-3 Rich

Flax milk is mild in taste and high in nutrients, making it one of the most balanced non-dairy options. For those focusing on key eating habits for a longer and healthier life, incorporating omega-3 rich plant milks like flax milk can be an excellent nutritional choice.

How to Make: Blend flaxseeds with water until creamy. Add dates or vanilla for natural sweetness, then strain.

Best Uses: Works well in vegan French toast, muffins, breads, or smoothies. It helps maintain moisture in baked goods while adding subtle structure.

Savoury Vegan Creations to Try

Roasted Pumpkin Soup (with oat milk)

Roasted pumpkin blended with garlic, herbs, and oat milk, topped with pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of chilli oil.

Stuffed Beetroot Cylinders (with soy milk)

Baked beetroot sheets rolled and filled with a tofu purée infused with thyme and lemon zest.

Truffle Risotto (with macadamia milk)

A decadent risotto made with macadamia milk and vegan parmesan, finished with truffle oil and a hint of orange zest.

This World Vegan Day, go beyond the familiar. Every plant milk you make is a small act of creativity and a quiet celebration of compassion. As we embrace groundbreaking innovations in biology and advanced materials, plant-based alternatives represent a perfect intersection of traditional food wisdom and modern sustainability. Whether you're exploring these recipes for health benefits, environmental consciousness, or simply culinary adventure, each new plant milk opens up possibilities for creative cooking while contributing to the fight against climate change through sustainable food choices.