Plant milk is a dairy-free alternative made from nuts, seeds, or grains like oats and almonds. Salter’s guide highlights its nutritional benefits for vegan and lactose-intolerant lifestyles. Making plant milk at home with a Salter Plant Milk Maker is significantly more affordable than store-bought options, reduces plastic waste, and ensures your drink is free from unnecessary additives.

• Introduction
• Which plant milk is best?
• What is the healthiest plant milk?
• Is oat milk good for you?

Introduction

Plant milk (or plant-based milk) is a dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk, made from plant-based ingredients such as nuts, grains and seeds. Popular examples include oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk and coconut milk all offering a unique taste, texture, and nutritional profile.

These milks are entirely free from animal products, making them suitable for vegan, lactose-intolerant, or health-conscious individuals. They’re often used in everything from coffee and cereal to baking, smoothies, and sauces.

Which plant milk is best?

When it comes to saving money, homemade plant-based milk is by far the most affordable option. Shop-bought oat milk typically costs around £1.76 per litre, but when made using the Salter Plant Milk Maker, it costs as little as £0.03 per litre, saving a impressive £1.73 every time! Similarly, almond milk usually costs around £1.91 per litre, but you can make it yourself for just £0.46.

With savings like these, the cost of the Salter Plant Milk Maker pays for itself in no time! Plus, that’s before you factor in the added benefits of making your own dairy-free milk: no plastic cartons, no unnecessary additives, and total control over your plant-based ingredients.

What is the healthiest plant milk?

Many consider unsweetened almond milk or homemade oat milk to be the healthiest plant-based milk options. They’re both low in calories and sugar, and when made at home with a nut milk maker like the Salter Plant Milk Maker, you can avoid gums, oils, and preservatives completely. However, all plant milks have different nutritious profiles and therefore the healthiest plant-based milk is entirely dependent on individual nutritional needs.

Is oat milk good for you?

Oat milk is naturally high in fibre and low in saturated fat, a considerable benefit for many. However, many store-bought plant milks also contain added oils, sugars, and more. While these additives can offer benefits, such as added vitamins or improved texture, they’re not always necessary or ideal. By making your own plant-based milk, whether you choose oats, almonds or cashews with a machine like the Salter Plant Milk Maker, you stay in full control of what goes into your drink, tailoring it to your individual nutritional needs and preferences.