The 4 Best Non Dairy Milk Besides Almond Healthyish. These days, theres a milk for everyone, whether youre lactose intolerant, nut allergic, GMO averse, or all of the above. From cashew to camel yes, we said camel, the dairy and boxed milk aisles have never been more diverse. But, until recently, when we gathered in a small conference room with a stack of small cups, we had no idea how most of these new guys tasted. We tried nearly a dozen small batch milks all unsweetened then asked certified holistic nutritionist Ashley Sauv of That Clean Life to weigh in on the health benefits. In the end, we picked four that were fit to grace our cereal bowls and our sacred morning coffees. Without further ado, here are the creamer, milksof the crop. Photo by Alex Lau. Macadamia. Our pick Milkadamias Unsweetened Macadamia Milk. Good for you These nuts are high in monounsaturated fat which is the same good for you fat in olive oil and avocados. Product Anhydrous Milk Fat. Anhydrous Milk Fat or AMF is a blend of natural milk fat and butter that provides a consistency that butter or cream cannot deliver. Science shows theres a strong link between milk and acne. Stuffed Turkey Burgers there. Avoiding dairy is one the most powerful things you can do to clear up your skin. Best Low Carb Coffee Creamers The Ultimate Keto Coffee. Its easy to upset your diet with something as innocent as the wrong coffee creamer. How To Lose Weight When Injured Upper Body Skinny Mini Detox Tea How To Lose Weight When Injured Upper Body Best Tasting Detox Smoothie Yogi Detox Tea For Urinary Tract. They lower inflammation and theyre very good for heart health, says Sauv. Theres also some research that shows eating monounsaturated fats helps combat belly fat. Tasting notes It feels like a treat, says editorial business assistant Samantha Siegfried. It does taste like macadamia white chocolate cookies, senior web editor Alex Beggs adds. We bet wed love its creaminess in a chia seed pudding or a protein shake. Photo by Alex Lau. Quinoa. Our pick Suzies Unsweetened Quinoamilk. Good for you Quinoa has more amino acids in it than any of the other options, Sauv says. While it doesnt have much protein per servingonly 2 grams in every cupthe protein it does have is at least of high quality. Its also hypoallergenic Not many people would have a problem drinking quinoa. Tasting notes Smells like nature, Beggs says. Our tasters found the grains grassy aroma kind of like sticking your face in a warm batch of quinoa. But, you know, in a good way. Wed definitely stir it into a pot of grain porridge or pour it into a bowl of seedy granola to complement those earth tones. Photo by Alex Lau. Oat. Our pick Oatly Oatmilk Barista Edition. Good for you The main benefit of oat milk is its so hypoallergenic, Sauv says. I cant think of anyone who would have an intolerance to gluten free oats, unlike nuts and soy. Most of its nutrition disappears during processing when the fiber is removed, but youll still have some of the B vitamins. Tasting notes Woah, this one is thick, says digital editor Carey Polis. To help this one foam like real milk for lattes and cortados, Oatly fortifies the beverage with rapeseed oil, which adds fat without the need for stabilizers. On its own, it coats your tongue the way whole milk or half and half do. Its beautifully neutral with just the tiniest bit of sweetness, says senior food editor Chris Morocco. We think itd be nice in brothy beans, coffee, and, of course, oatmeal. Photo by Alex Lau. Flax. Our pick Good Karma Unsweetened Flaxmilk. Good for you Flax contains lignans, which are antioxidants shown to prevent cancer, Sauv says. Its also one of the foods highest in omega 3s apart from fish. For vegans and vegetarians who need to eat a lot ALAs, flax is very beneficial for them. Because this ones found in the refrigerated section, too, it probably has more healthy fats intact since it hasnt been heat treated. Tasting notes We were all convinced this one was almond milk. Its really rich and familiar, contributing assistant editor Ali Francis says. Despite being in the dairy case, its one of the few alt milks that is cold pressed and doesnt contain carrageenan. Swap it in anywhere you would use almond milk, like your nightly mug of moon milk or a fruit smoothie.