The holiday season is here, so it's time to whip up some tasty treats and get into the festive spirit.
If you’re looking for a dairy-free eggnog solution this Christmas, Elmhurst has you covered with our delicious, rich and creamy OatNog
And while our OatNog is a limited-edition seasonal favorite, there's nothing to stop you from stocking up before the holidays if, like us, you enjoy drinking eggnog or creating eggnog-inspired recipes all year.
So, with that in mind, we won't keep you any longer. Here are 6 of our favorite dairy-free eggnog recipes that taste great when you use our OatNog.
Our Dairy-Free Homemade Double Hot Chocolate is a fantastic-tasting drink that you can enjoy all year. And during the holiday season, all you need to do is add some different spices or flavors to bring a festive twist to this comforting beverage.
We love it with our OatNog, and we're sure you will, too!
Our OatNog steams brilliantly – you’ll barely notice the difference between this and our other Barista Edition Plant Milks – so you can stir up an indulgent Christmas treat in no time.
Speaking of dairy-free eggnog ideas, we've got one that doesn't require any swapping of ingredients.
Our seasonal OatNog inspired our Classic Boozy Nog recipe and combines this tasty Plant Milk with your favorite festive booze, spices, and garnishes to give you the perfect seasonal cocktail.
Serve it to guests on arrival at your festive parties or – if you’re brave enough – leave it in a punch bowl for everyone to help themselves.
The delicious flavors of our seasonal OatNog don't need to be kept just for dairy-free eggnog drinks. It's a fantastic substitute for our Plant Milks in many of our favorite dishes, too, especially breakfasts.
That includes our Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles, a beautiful breakfast recipe to treat yourself or the children on any morning of the year. Our OatNog adds an extra touch of festive warmth that feels like a hug on a cold winter morning, somehow making this dish even more welcoming and cozy.
If you’re looking for the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch during the holidays, our OatNog French Toast Bake is just what you need. It’s easy to make and feels like an extra special treat for you and your family to enjoy!
If you’re making this the morning of, you'll need just over an hour. But if you want to save a little time this recipe actually turns out even better if you prep everything the night before so everything really has a chance to soak up all that delicious flavor.
Just pop it in the oven, and soon your home will be filled with the most amazing smell drawing your family right to the kitchen!
If you want to use our OatNog in a recipe you can prep the night before, our Vegan Baked Berry Oatmeal is a healthy, hearty breakfast that becomes even better with a seasonal twist.
Instead of using our Unsweetened Almond Milk, try this recipe with our OatNog, and play around with the addition of other festive spices – cinnamon is already in there – to help bring your breakfast bowl to life.
And why not enjoy a creamy glass of our OatNog on the side?
Okay, this isn't a recipe idea, but we can't talk about our OatNog without reminding you that it tastes great as a standalone drink.
Another great way to enjoy it is as a substitute for your usual dairy-free creamer or milk in your coffee.
Buy our OatNog now and let the tasting experiments begin!
Like the other Plant Milks in our Seasonal Collection, OatNog will only be available for a limited time. And once it’s gone, you’ll have to wait until next fall before it comes around again.
The great news is that we've got enough of it ready here at Elmhurst for you to stock up on as much as you like and enjoy it for months after the Christmas period. As it's shelf stable like all our other Plant Milks, you only need to worry about if you have enough space to store it!
Stock up on OatNog now and have a wonderful festive season, making memories and enjoying wonderful seasonal flavors with your family!
The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to escape the cold weather by turning up the oven and indulging in our favorite baked seasonal treats.
And, of course, here at Elmhurst, you know we’re baking with our range of Plant Milks!
Read on to learn why using the right Plant Milk for baking can be the perfect way to treat yourself during the holidays.
There are many reasons to switch from dairy milk to baking with plant milks, both during the holiday season and the rest of the year. Let's look into our top 4 reasons for doing just that.
Dairy milk is, well, dairy milk, right? It doesn’t really bring anything extra to the party flavor-wise. That is unless you go to the store and buy artificially flavored dairy milk, which won't be much use for baking anyway since it’s usually loaded with gums and additives.
In contrast, because we make our Plant Milks using different nuts – or oats – you have a natural and broad range of flavors at your fingertips to elevate your holiday goodies.
Want to take a batch of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies to the next level by adding an extra layer of toasty, nutty flavor? Then try using our walnut milk! Or are you planning to show off your mixology skills to Christmas guests with a tasty cocktail? Our plant milk can take care of that, too.
If you regularly use our recipes, you'll notice that we’ll recommend our go-to for each but give you the option to swap in your favorite, giving you the flexibility to bring whatever incredible flavors you want into your festive baking!
Who doesn’t love seasonal flavors?
While you can always add seasonal spices and flavorings to your favorite festive recipes, our seasonal Plant Milks mean you can get most of what you need without adding anything else!
Our OatNog and Apple Pie Spice Blend aren't just for use in the obvious holiday recipes; they're perfect for upping those warm, cozy flavors in dishes you love throughout the year that you want to give a festive twist!
We can talk all day about the potential to create amazing festive flavors – but you also want to know that everything you're baking with can take the heat, right?
With Elmhurst, you’ve got nothing to worry about when you use our Plant Milks for your holiday baking, but others can’t necessarily say the same. Because many are made with gums, added oils, and other thickeners and emulsifiers instead of more natural protein and good fats, other plant milks can split, curdle or get slimy, gummy or greasy.
Baking is really a science, and when you have extra ingredients in your plant milks it can also affect things like doughs or batters rising aka breads, cakes or cookies going flat and even over or under-browning.
The way we make our Plant Milks using our unique HydroRelease® Method means you’ve got no surprise ingredients to worry about and there’s more nutrition than other non-dairy milk products so they behave just like dairy milk when you cook with them.
While we'd love for you to use some of our recipes to bring your festive food table to life, this means that you can take pretty much any recipe you're used to using with dairy milk, and swap in your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milk, and enjoy!
As we were saying about our unique HydroRelease® Method, our Plant Milks preserve all of the goodness from the nuts or oats we use to produce them, and we create thick, creamy, full-flavored milks without adding nasties like gums, thickeners, fillers, or preservatives.
That means that baking with our Plant Milk can bring a healthy twist to your festive treats, even if you're creating indulgent treats like cakes, cookies, and pies!
We think all our Plant Milks are great for baking, but a few stand out if you're just getting started with using Plant Milk in your cooking or want to know which are the most versatile and great for any recipe.
Our Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk is a perfectly balanced, creamy blend of coconut cream and cashews, fantastic for whipping up a seasonal latte or as the base for soups and sauces – as well as in all your baked festive treats!
If you’re looking for a nut-free option, make sure our Unsweetened Oat Milk is on your holiday shopping list.
With just three ingredients and 25g of whole grain per serving, this versatile Plant Milk is the perfect dairy milk substitute for festive baking fun and special treats like seasonal smoothies or indulgent breakfasts.
At this time of year, most of us face a challenge involving a question like "What do I get someone with or who already has X, Y, or Z?”
And if your X, Y, or Z means you need to find gifts for health-conscious people or gifts for lactose-intolerant individuals, for example, we have you covered!
The great thing about our Plant Milks is that they're all shelf-stable, so you don't need to worry about them sitting under the tree or having to fit everything in the fridge with your holiday groceries (or leftovers).
If you're buying our Plant Milk as a gift for the first time or are unsure what kind they’ll love most, treat them to Elmhurst's best with our Unsweetened Variety 6-Pack or any of our other Variety Packs so they can get a taste of everything!
While you’re here – why not stock up on your favorite Plant Milk as a festive gift for yourself?
Remember that you can always order your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milk online and can save an extra 10% + $5 Off Shipping by subscribing for regular deliveries! It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Happy Holidays!
]]>The secret to making dairy-free smoothies is that there is no secret! If you see a smoothie recipe you love but it contains milk, just swap it for Plant Milk! Cashew Milk is renowned for looking and behaving like dairy milk, while Oat Milk is also great for getting a smooth and creamy finish every time.
It depends on where you get your Plant Milk from!
If you’re choosing Elmhurst, the answer is yes! That’s because our unique HydroRelease® Method retains all the nutrients from the nuts or oats we use to make our tasty Plant Milks. And there are no hidden ingredients like gums or thickeners, either.
Now, what were we saying about reasons to indulge?
You can make a fantastic dairy-free apple pie smoothie with our Apple Pie Spice Blend. This incredible seasonal Plant Milk combines Cashew Milk with Whole Grain Oats and a handful of other natural ingredients to bring that warm and welcoming apple pie spice flavor to your smoothies.
And because this plant milk and the other ingredients we've included in the recipe are simple & healthy, you can use it whether you want to use your smoothie as a healthy dessert or even a breakfast treat!
Okay, so you probably haven’t been enjoying apple pie for over 300 years yourself, but generations of your family might have.
Most importantly, we’re pretty sure you have memories of sharing apple pie with loved ones throughout the fall at Thanksgiving, and during the holidays. Our Apple Pie Spice Blend and smoothie recipe will bring all those memories flooding back. Why not enjoy a drink while going through an old-school photo album?
Whether it’s a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin pie, apple pie, or something else, the flavors of the fall are cozy and familiar, keeping us feeling cozy while temperatures outside start to drop.
We could really have put this as the first reason, written “mic drop,” and not given you any more reasons to indulge yourself. Delicious typically tends to win in the end!!
And when you can enjoy a smoothie that’s both healthy and delicious, why wouldn’t you?
Now, onto the real reason why you’re here: how you make this specially-spiced, uniquely healthy smoothie!
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If you’re making apple spice smoothies outside of the fall season and can’t get your hands on our delicious Apple Pie Spice Blend, swap it for your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milk – our Unsweetened Cashew, Almond, or Oat Milks work brilliantly – and get creative with your spices to create a distinctive apple spice flavor all year round.
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Fall has finally arrived, which means it’s time once again to indulge in all your fall vegan dessert favorites.
And with Elmhurst’s incredible range of Plant-Based Milk, you can indulge in sweet treats while remaining guilt-free and health-conscious!
When it comes to pairing delicious seasonal flavors with healthy ingredients, here are five of our favorite vegan dessert recipes for fall.
Cheesecake is a favorite dessert throughout the year, so it's only natural that our healthy vegan dessert recipes for the fall would include a pumpkin variety.
If you're a traditionalist who prefers to hold back on the pumpkin pie – more on that shortly – until Thanksgiving, our Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is the perfect way to get your fix of fall flavors before the end of November rolls around.
To make our Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake, you’ll need:
And then, for the filling, you’ll need:
Check out our Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe here.
We promised you pumpkin pie earlier, so here it is!
While we love the taste and texture of our Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie, our favorite thing about this recipe is its simplicity. Being so easy to make means you can quickly pull everything together and get your pumpkin pie baking in the oven or cooling in the fridge while you're rushing around organizing the rest of your Thanksgiving dinner.
For the crust, you’ll need:
And for the filling, you’ll need:
*If opting to skip the Oat Creamer, we recommend using our Cashew Milk for this recipe. Up the amount of milk from ½ cup to ¾ cup, and add 1 tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Learn how to make our Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie here.
Fall baking season is in full swing and these easy Apple Spice Muffins are sure to be a favorite. Packed with extra flavor thanks to our limited-edition Apple Pie Spice Blend, these muffins are dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan so everyone can enjoy all cozy season long!
If you want to test the versatility of Elmhurst Plant Milks in different recipes, then this is the one for you.
All you need to make this are:
Learn how to make these amazing Apple Spice Muffins here!
Everyone knows fall doesn’t really begin until you’ve had a Pumpkin Spice Latte! And if you’re not a lover of traditional desserts but have a sweet tooth, this is the one for you!
To make this Elmhurst recipe, you’ll need:
Learn how to make our Pumpkin Spice Latte here, or stock up on our Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer if you just want to add a taste of fall to your regular coffee!
We love a good no-bake treat, especially one that’s packed with some of the best cozy flavors of fall! This tasty treat is a perfect way to use our Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer in something more than coffee!
These Pumpkin Spice Truffles are super tasty and simple, with just a handful of ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Best of all, you can customize these with different mix-ins and toppings to really make them your own.
A few of our favorite ideas are adding chopped toasted nuts, swapping in or drizzling with vegan white chocolate, or sprinkling with cinnamon granola or graham cracker crumbs!
To make these tasty Truffles, you’ll need:
*Optional - Flakey sea salt, for topping
Learn how to make our Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Truffles here.
As well as these healthy vegan fall dessert recipes, our website is filled with fantastic recipe tips and inspo that will keep you eating healthily all throughout the fall and into the holidays.
And remember that with many of our recipes, you can swap out the suggested Plant Milk for your favorite to get the exact taste profile you want, whether you're making healthy vegan desserts, breakfasts, or snacks.
We’d love to see your creations using our Plant Milk, too! Tag us on Instagram and show us what you’re making throughout the fall!
POV - The kids are back at school and you’re running out of ideas for healthy lunches, or you’re just looking for ways to mix things up and give them something new to look forward to.
If this sounds like you, then we’ve got you covered with tips and recipes to make sure that lunchbox comes back home empty each day!
Let’s dive straight in.
As always, when it comes to nutrition, achieving a healthy balance is vital. One way to do that when planning packed lunches is to base the central part of the meal around protein & carbohydrates, which are essential for energy. But that doesn't mean you must make sandwiches with bread from the store. You can rustle up your own tasty lunch bases and pack your children off to school with beautiful bagels or creamy mac and cheese. Keep scrolling for those recipes!
Once you have that taken care of, you can add things like snacks or sweet treats or think about other ways to sneak in vegetables and other healthy elements.
Every parent knows the feeling of opening a lunchbox in the evening to find it almost exactly as they’d packed it. That’s bound to happen occasionally – especially with young children – but there are some ways to avoid it.
If they've chosen what goes in their lunchbox, or feel like they've helped you choose, they're more likely to eat it. Getting them involved is a great way to talk to them about food and nutrition and learn about it, too.
Of course, you might need to explain at some stage that they can't just take brownie bites to school with them!
Another great way to get your child to eat more healthily – and eat what you make – is to get them to make it with you if possible. We’ve included several recipes further down that are perfect for batch cooking, so why not make that a fun Sunday afternoon routine for the whole family?
Things like smoothies, protein bites, and even cookies can be a great way to give your children a sweet treat while also sneaking in lots of healthy things like fruits, nuts, and seeds, which are also vital for energy levels throughout the day.
The best way to keep a packed lunch fresh is to find an insulated lunch bag that will keep everything cool once you take it out of the fridge.
Most insulated lunch bags or boxes should be suitable for your needs. If you opt for pasta, a small container that fits inside the main bag will be essential – and save you a cleaning nightmare in the evening. It's also worth looking out for lunch bags with a sandwich compartment, so if you include whole pieces of fruit or bagels, you can avoid them getting squashed and ruining lunchtime.
Bonus points if you can find an insulated lunch bag or box with an attached bottle holder for water or a smoothie!
Now you've got all the essential tips, it's time for the most important part! Here are five back-to-school lunch ideas that will keep your kids energized throughout the day.
Pasta is always a popular lunch option, and our Classic Vegan Mac and Cheese is a healthy lunch idea to meal prep a couple of days in advance or something you can cook up for dinner and set the extra aside for the next day. For an extra boost of protein we like to use a chickpea-based pasta, to help keep the kids fueled up longer.
And to make your life even easier, you could cook up a batch for the whole family!
The recipe uses our Unsweetened Cashew Milk, which looks and acts just like dairy milk and is ideal for cooking this and your other favorite Elmhurst recipes!
Another recipe that allows you to enjoy all our Cashew Milk’s nutritional value, is these Everything Bagels, perfect for batch cooking before adding a nutritious and healthy filling that your kids will love.
The toppings we suggest – like poppy and sesame seeds – are ideal for sneakily adding extra healthy touches to your child’s lunch. Why not come up with your own creations and pack them something that will be the envy of all their school friends?
A smoothie might be something you use as a lunch replacement as an adult, but for kids, they're ideal as a sweet yet nutritious way to round off their lunch. If your child is older and can carry a tumbler in their bag, a smoothie might even work as a go-to "snack" they can sip throughout the school day.
Our delicious Raspberry Muffin Smoothie recipe uses our Unsweetened Oat Milk, which is ideal for keeping you feeling full and providing slow-burn energy throughout the day.
Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast. It’s another perfect lunchtime dessert or a handy snack for kids after gym class or a particularly intense study period.
Our Oatmeal Cookie Protein Bites are easy to batch cook – and will last a whole week in the fridge, too! The only thing you'll need to worry about is them being so good, you eat them all and run out. We suggest using our Unsweetened Walnut Milk for this one, but others will work just fine if you prefer a different Elmhurst Plant Milk.
Last but not least, what's better than a Chocolate Chip Cookie if you want your children to round off their packed lunch with something unashamedly sweet?
Another excellent opportunity to batch cook over the weekend and ensure your weekday mornings are incredibly productive and stress-free!
We prefer our Unsweetened Almond Milk for these cookies, but it’s another recipe where the choice is yours.
Whether you’re looking for a Cashew Milk to help you make a creamy pasta sauce, an Almond Milk to use as the base in your dairy-free smoothies, or another Plant-Based Milk, Elmhurst has you covered!
If Dairy Free Milks are new to you, or you’re trying Elmhurst for the first time, why not buy our Unsweetened Variety Pack and see which of our Plant Milk you and your kids love the most?
Raise your glass of Plant Milk to another successful academic year!
Now, we know you don't need us to tell you how to enjoy Thanksgiving or how much you should enjoy spending time with loved ones. But we will tell you all about going dairy-free on your Thanksgiving table, why you should do so, and then share five of our favorite dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes.
Get ready to dive right in!
Why not?
But seriously, you might decide to go dairy-free this Thanksgiving for many reasons.
Besides the health reasons – more on that in a minute – you might need to cater to different dietary needs without sacrificing the quality of your dishes. For example, if you have people who are lactose-sensitive or vegan visiting you this Thanksgiving, going dairy-free means you can easily cater to them and save yourself having to cook separate dishes.
In addition, enjoying a dairy-free Thanksgiving means you can potentially reduce that post-Thanksgiving meal feeling of being overly stuffed.
Although the dishes we’re about to share are so delicious that you might end up overeating anyway!
Thankfully, no! That’s the beauty of cooking with the highest quality Plant Milks. Not only do they look and behave like dairy milk when you’re cooking with them, but they can add to and enhance the textures and flavors that you’re going to add to your Thanksgiving table.
Even if you're not cooking for people with specific dietary needs or preferences, our dairy-free Thanksgiving recipe ideas are so good that we'll confidently state that you canmake them, and your guests won’t notice anything different taste-wise!
It is if you go dairy-free by using Elmhurst Plant Milks!
While many dairy-free milk brands push themselves as healthier alternatives to dairy milk, these products are often loaded with nasty additives like gums, thickeners, and other stuff you really don’t want to be putting in your body.
With Elmhurst, there’s none of that. Thanks to our unique HydroRelease™ method, our Plant Milks retain more of the nutritional integrity and value of the original ingredient and contain no unnecessary additives. So you can be confident that your dairy-free Thanksgiving will be a healthy one.
Now, who’s ready for some dairy-free Thanksgiving dish ideas?
One of the best ways to bring some balance to your Thanksgiving table is to include a salad with your appetizers. And what does every salad need? An amazing dressing, of course!
And our Vegan Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe will make the perfect accompaniment to your salad.
Smooth, tasty, and packing a flavorsome punch thanks to the combination of walnuts and syrup alongside Dijon mustard and garlic powder, this recipe is easy to make using – you guessed it – our Unsweetened Walnut Milk, and our instructions will give you enough usable dressing to last an entire week.
We’ll leave it up to you whether you make a batch ahead of Thanksgiving or make it on the day but keep most of it for yourself over the rest of the weekend!
If you’re looking for a colorful and flavor packed addition to your Thanksgiving meal, stop scrolling, and checkout this stunning recipe for Roasted Fall Veggies with Creamy Tahini Dressing!
Warm, toasty seasonal vegetables get kicked up another flavor notch when you drizzle with this creamy tahini sauce made with our Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk. It adds a little sweet and zesty goodness that can’t be beat.
This recipe comes together in just a few easy steps and much of it can easily be prepped in advance. When you’re ready give the roasted veggies a warm-up and drizzle with your sauce just before serving
Bookmark this recipe as a great option for a winter warmer throughout the colder months, too!
We all know that a Thanksgiving table without mashed potatoes isn’t a Thanksgiving table at all.
And we’re not just going to tell you to swap your dairy milk for the Plant Milk of your choice; we’re going to a whole recipe!
Our Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe – made with Yukon Golds, naturally – are a fantastic side dish that you'll be making all through the winter and putting on your Christmas table, too. They're so good that if any of your Thanksgiving guests are returning the favor at Christmas, you should be prepared to be asked to make these to take with you.
This recipe also uses our Unsweetened Cashew Milk. Add it until your mashed potatoes are as creamy as you and your family love them!
Our Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie will fast become a Thanksgiving favorite for you and your guests – if you manage not to eat it before they all arrive!
You'll need to make this at least the day before to ensure it's set, but it's so tasty that having a few trial runs to get it perfect before Thanksgiving isn't a bad idea, either!
If you’re following the recipe in full and using our Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer, then you can choose your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milk to use alongside it. Otherwise, we recommend using our Unsweetened Cashew Milk to get your desired taste, texture, and consistency.
Looking for a Pumpkin Pie alternative or another dessert idea? Try our Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe instead.
And if you want something instead of a dessert or something to get things started before you serve the appetizers, you need our Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini.
This recipe uses our tasty Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer and is a memorable way to begin or end the Thanksgiving festivities.
There you have it!
Five delicious dairy-free Thanksgiving recipe ideas that you can make using our flavorsome and nutritious Plant Milks.
All that’s left is for us to wish you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!
]]>Fall is finally here! It’s time for stunning color displays outside as the leaves change, incredible sunsets, long cozy nights, and most importantly - the unmistakable signature flavors of fall.
Here at Elmhurst, we’ve got everything you need to enjoy your tastiest and most indulgent dairy-free fall to date!
Here’s everything you need to know about our new Seasonal Favorites, so you can treat yourself to the best flavors of fall while enjoying more nutrition and other amazing benefits.
This fall, we're thrilled to share a new addition to the Elmhurst family – our Apple Pie Spice Blend! It’s a deliciously creamy blend of creamy oat milk and buttery cashews, combined with all the best flavors of a freshly baked apple pie.
You can use it as a creamer, but this cozy blend is great for so much more too! Enjoy your favorite apple spice drinks at home, mixing up a cocktail or adding it to something different when cooking up your favorite recipes. It's a perfect flavor for fall to add into the mix with your go-to pumpkin spice.
Our Apple Pie Spice Blend is also dairy-free, certified gluten & glyphosate residue-free, vegan, non-GMO verified, and OU kosher so more of the Elmhurst fam can enjoy!
Don’t get us wrong, adding a splash to your coffee or sipping a glass on its own are both great. But sInce this is brand new, we wanted to make sure to share a few other tasty ways you can use our Apple Pie Spice Blend too!
Need the perfect fall breakfast recipe? Look no further. These Apple Pie Overnight oats are sweet, creamy and extra cozy thanks to our Apple Pie Spice Blend.
Topped with fresh apples and drizzle of your favorite nut butter, this is a great recipe to make ahead of time so you can have something delicious to look forward to in the morning!
Start the day in style with our Apple Pie Overnight Oats – and for the ultimate fall combo pair it with a Pumpkin Spice Latte using our Pumpkin Spice Creamer!
Fall and baking go hand in hand, so of course we had to whip something up this season. These Apple Spice Muffins are sure to be a favorite - and make your home smell amazing while you make them.
Great for breakfast or dessert, these muffins are packed with extra layers of flavor from our Apple Pie Spice Blend, fresh apples, and even more cozy spices. We also kept the sugar to a minimum, making them a great snack for when you need an energy boost without the crash.
Added tip – This recipe is a great way to hide healthy ingredients so your kids eat more of them! And they’re gluten-free and dairy-free so they’re perfect for sharing!
Just like fall, so long as Elmhurst is around, you can guarantee our fan-favorite Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer will make its return just in time for cozy season.
If fall were a flavor, this would be it. We know there's nothing like the warm, cozy, familiar flavor of pumpkin spice, so we want to make sure you can enjoy it all season long – and maybe even through the Holidays, too!
As simple as it is delicious, our Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer is dairy-free (of course), with no added oils, fillers or gums. It’s also certified gluten & glyphosate residue free, and made with 100% whole grain oats. And so everyone can enjoy it, it’s also vegan, OU Kosher, and Non-GMO project verified!
Could it have been anything else?
This Pumpkin Spice Latte is everything the fall should be. Since you can make it in just five minutes, it's a great way to spice up your morning routine to help you get up and go (especially if it's still dark outside). And if you want to make your morning Joe even simpler, you can just add our Pumpkin Spice Oat creamer to your usual coffee!
We know that you’ve probably been bombarded with messages from everyone telling you their Pumpkin Spice Latte is back. But what they don’t tell you is that they’re also back with excessive sugar, gums, fillers and other junk ingredients. Get ahead of the game by stocking up on our Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Coffee Creamer..
Another fall favorite and a must-have, is our Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie recipe using our Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer as a vital ingredient in the filling.
A classic finish to any fall family dinner, making this silky smooth and creamy pumpkin pie at home is also a great way to avoid unwanted additives and preservatives that you’ll sometimes find when you pick one up from the store.
Some days when you want a cozy fall treat, you just don’t feel like turning on the oven. That’s where these Pumpkin Spice Truffles come in.
We combined our Pumpkin Spice Creamer with real pumpkin puree, dairy-free chocolate, and a few other simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry to bring you a perfectly-poppable bite of fall that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser - just don’t expect them to last long!
As with all our Dairy-Free Coffee Creamers and Plant Milks, we make all the milks in our Seasonal Collection using our Unique HydroRelease Method™. This maintains more of the nutritional value from the oats in your milk or creamer and means you can enjoy all the health benefits of these oat-based drinks while indulging in your favorite fall flavors and recipes.
You also get to skip all the hidden nasties and spooky ingredients you'll find with other brands. With Elmhurst, you can enjoy an ideal combination of clean ingredients and incredible flavors.
Are you ready to embrace amazing fall coffee flavors and incredible apple spice recipes?
Check out our Seasonal Collection of plant milks & creamers! You can even enjoy an extra early holiday treat – or add your favorite Elmhurst Plant-Based Milk to your basket while you pick up your seasonal favorites!
No matter what milk or creamer you choose, we hope your fall is fantastic and filled with wonderful flavors!
]]>Do you plan on spending all your spare time at the gym this fall? Are you getting started on your fitness journey and don’t know where to begin? Are you thinking of moving to a plant-based diet but worried it’ll impact your fitness goals?
Whatever your plan, situation, and the questions you're asking about Plant Milks and fitness, we will try and answer and address them all here.
The good news is that you don't need to drink colossal protein shakes before or after your workouts. Nor do you need to eat o a steak or a massive plate of chicken wings to refuel after hitting the gym.
Plant Milks are a body-loving blessing that will keep powering you though your fall workouts as you pursue your fitness goals.
Ready to learn more about why Plant Milks’ nutritional benefits make them perfect for fueling your fall workouts? Kick back with your favorite Plant Milk drink and read on!
1. Your stamina will be improved
Plant Milks, in general, but particularly Unsweetened Oat Milk, are an excellent source of low glycemic index carbohydrates.
That means that if you enjoy a glass of Oat Milk before heading to the gym or use Oat Milk as the base in your pre-workout smoothie, you'll get the energy from the oats released steadily over a more extended period. If you're planning on a marathon gym session or taking a long hike in the hills or along the beach, this is a way better scenario than getting a quick boost followed by a crash.
2. They’ll leave you feeling light – while you lift heavy
What's your biggest challenge when fueling your body before heading to the gym?
If the answer is finding something that delivers substantial nutrition but doesn’t leave you feeling like a cow on roller skates, then you’re not alone. But Plant Milk can help you wave goodbye to the days of drinking a protein shake or a glass of dairy milk before heading to the gym and feeling sick almost as soon as you get started.
Plant Milk is lighter on your stomach than dairy milk, and your body finds it easier to digest, leaving you feeling fresh and energized ahead of an intense fall workout.
3. Plant Milks are packed with protein
Anyone who has ever told a friend they're going plant-based has been asked the question that's almost become cliché: “But where will you get your protein?”
If you’ve been worried about that yourself, then worry no longer. Plant Milks are packed with protein to help ensure you give your muscles the fuel you need both before and after your fall workouts.
And even better, when you choose an Elmhurst Plant Milk, our unique HydroRelease™ method means you get more of the nutritional value from the nut (or oat), with no synthetic proteins or other ingredients added.
You get the most protein bang for your buck from our Unsweetened Almond Milk but will find at least two grams of protein per serving in our Plant Milks.
4. You’ll get all the potassium you need to boost and optimize your body performance
As well as protein, nuts and oats are packed with potassium, which is essential for cell function. It also does vital jobs like regulating our heartbeat, ensuring our muscles function correctly, and ensuring our body can efficiently use the proteins and carbohydrates we consume.
With so many boxes checked, it’s starting to look like Plant Milk is the ideal choice for fueling your fall workout sessions!
5. Plant Milks can help you stay hydrated for longer
Ultimately, the most vital thing we need to achieve during any workout is staying hydrated. Thankfully, choosing Plant Milk or using it as the base for your gym drink won't leave you needing to take along an extra bottle of water or a sports drink.
That's because many Plant Milks – and our Unsweetened Almond Milk lead the way as the best Plant Milk for hydration – contain natural calcium as well as potassium. These minerals work as electrolytes to keep your body as hydrated as it should be.
Now that you know a little about why Plant Milk can be so helpful for your fall workouts, let’s look at five great-tasting, nutrient-rich recipes you can use to do just that – all made with your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milk!
1. Banana Bread Smoothie
This Banana Bread Smoothie recipe is a real gym-goers' treat – and all you need to do is throw everything in a blender for a minute or so.
It also works brilliantly as a decadent dessert if you add mini chocolate chips or other tasty toppings!
2. Mixed Berry Smoothie
Our Vegan Mixed Berry Smoothie is one of our most popular recipes. Energizing and an ideal breakfast as well as fuel ahead of your workout, you can make this one in minutes before heading to the gym or multiply the volumes in the recipe to create a batch for the whole family to enjoy.
3. Oatmeal Cookie Protein Bites
4. Sweet Potato Protein Brownies
If you prefer to feel like you've had something more substantial to eat before hitting the gym, or you want a sweeter treat to reward yourself while giving your body what it needs to recover from a sweaty session, try these Sweet Potato Protein Brownies.
You’ll need a couple of hours to make them – but we promise they’re worth the wait!
5. Matcha Chia Pudding
While we call this recipe a pudding, we’re not going to tell anyone if you decide to have it for breakfast, lunch, or keep it purely to eat as a right before or right after the gym snack!
Thanks to our unique HydroRelease™ method, our Plant Milks provide more nutritional value than other shop-bought brands and contain none of the hidden (often nasty) additives!
Choose your favorite Plant Milk to fuel your fall workouts now – or opt for our Variety Pack if buying for the first time!
Elmhurst is the poster child for the plant-based revolution: a family dairy that closed its doors and reopened as an innovative Plant Milk company. Why would a company with 90 years invested in the dairy industry do this?
Actually, it was all of the above. Let's take a closer look!
ALMOND MILK NUTRITION
Unfortunately, not all Almond Milk delivers the same nutritional value. But because an Elmhurst Almond Milk contains up to four times more nuts per serving than other brands, you can use our nutritional information as a benchmark. Read the labels of other Almond Milks and you’ll soon see why you should stick with Elmhurst!
Why such variation between Plant Milks?
Sadly, many Plant and Nut Milks exist as water emulsions. When drinking these beverages, you might assume that the creaminess you taste comes from the almonds themselves – because it IS Almond Milk, after all! But for certain brands, the actual nut percentage can hover around just 2%. Other ingredients like thickeners and gums are then added to make your drink taste and feel like milk.
On top of that, fewer nuts per serving also translates to lower fat and protein counts. The calories in these Almond Milks will invariably be lower, which some point to as a benefit. But when you consider that these calories are what deliver the nutritional value of Nut Milks and ensure you’re making a healthier choice by swapping to such a product, this is not such a good thing.
If you're looking for unparalleled authenticity, as well as containing up to four times as many nuts as other brands, Elmhurst's Unsweetened Almond Milk is made with just two ingredients: water and almonds.
Plus, our unique HydroRelease™ method ensures that the finished product retains all of the nutritional value of the almonds, and gives you a tasty and satisfying drink without any hidden ingredients or additives!
BENEFITS OF ALMOND MILK: WHAT MAKES ALMOND MILK GOOD FOR YOU?There are various factors that make Almond Milk a healthy alternative to dairy milk, so long as you choose a brand, like Elmhurst, that doesn’t throw in lots of added junk.
WHAT DOES “UNSWEETENED” ALMOND MILK REALLY MEAN?
Many brands that produce Plant and Nut Milks interpret “unsweetened” quite literally as no added sugars or sweeteners. They're technically right, but here at Elmhurst, we go even further and ensure our Almond Milk includes no unnecessary added ingredients at all. Remove one ingredient and you have either a container of whole almonds or carton of water.
Here are some of the ingredients found in other Unsweetened Almond Milk on the market. Your Elmhurst only has the first two!
Almond Milk isn’t just for pouring over your cereal. It can also be a terrific dairy substitute for recipes.
To get you started, here’s a look at five amazing creations you can conjure up using Elmhurst Almond Milk, with links to the full recipe. Remember to check out our full Recipes section for further inspiration - the great thing about Nut Milks is that it’s often easy to swap one for another, so you can always use your favorites in whatever recipe you decide to make!
This mouthwatering recipe not only shows you exactly how amazing Almond Milk can be to cook with, it also has the potential to serve multiple purposes.
Whether you’re cooking up a main meal for a hungry family after a busy day at school or work, or are batch cooking easy lunches to enjoy during the week, this keto and vegan-friendly dish takes less than 30 minutes to make.
If you love a decadent breakfast but want to avoid the mid-morning sugar crash that often comes with such tasty treats, Elmhurst has the solution right here.
This amazing breakfast is easy to make and is an excellent way to give the children a nutritious start to the day instead of a sugar-packed cereal. And if you don’t have time to eat it in the morning, it also works as a beautiful dessert to cap off your evening meal.
Whether you’re cooking up a treat for a party or just love having comfort food to hand when you need it most, these vegan chocolate chip cookies tick all the boxes. Our recipe will yield 36 cookies in less than an hour, meaning you can easily make them at the last minute if you somehow forgot about them!
Did you also know that August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? If you needed an excuse to bake up a batch of these incredible cookies, you have it right there!
Next up is another tasty guilt-free breakfast, or a tasty treat to enjoy whenever you need one or simply have 20 minutes to whip up something amazing.
This recipe will leave you with an Insta-worthy looking plate of food, but it’s so good we’ll understand if you want to keep it all to yourself!
Okay, so this recipe says you can use your Elmhurst Plant Milk of choice, but we always love Almond Milk as the base for a smoothie.
This recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast fix in the morning - especially if you have frozen fruit or prepped your fruit the night before - or as a lunch alternative during the summer if you feel it’s too hot to eat but know you need to consume something.
GET ALL THE GOODNESS AND NONE OF THE NASTY STUFF WITH ELMHURST!
So there you have it! Not only do you know what to look for when buying Almond Milk, you have some incredible ideas for what you can do with it, too.
Save yourself the time shopping at the store and reading long ingredients lists featuring oils, gums, and thickeners, and embrace healthy, plant-based living with Elmhurst Plant Milks.
A hectic morning can have a ripple-effect on your entire day, especially if it starts with you missing out on your morning coffee!
But with one of our healthy coffee creamers, your favorite coffeehouse flavors are just a pour away. The best part? There’s just 1g sugar and 15 calories or less per serving, and they’re a fraction of the cost you'd pay for your latte at a coffee shop.
Our Caramel Macchiato and French Vanilla Creamers are excellent additions to hot or iced coffee, giving you rich and indulgent flavors with no hidden or unnecessary ingredients.
Not sure which one to try first? Treat yourself to our Oat Milk Coffee Creamer Variety Pack to get one of each flavor! They're all pantry-friendly until opened so you can take your time trying them all. And they’re even a great addition to many of our favorite recipes.
For mornings when you simply don’t have time to sit down for breakfast and want to avoid picking up a high-sugar snack bar, this smoothie recipe is just perfect to take on the go. We love it with Almond Milk, but you can use your Elmhurst Plant Milk of choice!
To save even more time, why not:
Our Vegan Baked Oatmeal Recipe is another tasty morning treat guaranteed to get your day off to the perfect start.
You can prep it the night before and throw it in the oven while you’re getting ready in the morning, or bake it ahead of time and reheat as needed. (We also love it chilled!) For an extra boost of protein, we like to use our Unsweetened Almond Milk for this one, but you can sub in any of our unsweetened plant milks instead!
As with all great recipes, there's plenty of room in here for you to swap out the nuts, seeds, and fruit you use, making it something you can easily customize with whatever you have on hand! Some of our favorites to sub in are diced apples, peaches– or for an extra special treat– cherries and a ⅓ cup of dairy-free dark chocolate chips!
If you love iced coffee, you face two challenges, especially during the summer months.
The solution? Make a small batch of your favorite coffee ahead of time and freeze to make coffee ice cubes. In the morning just pop them in your cup with your fresh brew and top off with a splash of your favorite Barista Edition plant milk or Oat Creamer. As they melt, you get even more coffee and an extra kick of caffeine!
Looking for a breakfast that finishes making itself while you hit snooze? And that gives you a caffeine boost without the crash? Then this Matcha Chia Pudding recipe is for you.
Made with our Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk for extra vitamin E and antioxidants, this breakfast also delivers healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep you feeling full and focused all morning long.
Chia pudding is one of our favorite make-ahead breakfasts, because all you have to do is mix it up, pop it in the fridge and you’ve got a delicious breakfast to wake up to in the morning.
Not a matcha lover? Check out this recipe for a dreamy raspberry chia pudding instead.
We know it seems like there’s never enough time in the morning, but we promise taking a minute to jot down or say your goals for the day out loud, even if it’s just one, can really help shape your whole day and start things off right.
Maybe it’s even during that time you saved making your coffee at home with your new go-to creamer or prepping your breakfast the night before!
Whether you want to craft the perfect smoothie, get into the breakfast prep game, or make your coffee shop favorites at home, here at Elmhurst, we’ve got everything you need to upgrade your morning routine.
Check out our full range of Plant Milks as well as our Healthy Coffee Creamers and Barista Editions, and don’t forget to scroll through all our recipes to find even more ideas for making the first few hours of your day memorable and rewarding for all the right reasons!
]]>With the chilly, rainy weather headed far into the distance of the rear-view mirror, it’s time to have some fun and dig into our favorite recipes featuring all things refreshing to enjoy all summer long!
We’ve gathered up six of the best vegan spring & summer recipes here from our collection, all made with your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milks.
If you love sweet and creamy treats, trying these homemade fudgesicles will leave you feeling like you never want another box of store bought ones again. Especially since they’re so easy to make.
For this dairy-free recipe you’ll need just four ingredients, including our Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk. They only take 15 minutes to prep, then just pop them in the freezer for 3 – 4 hours and you’re ready to devour.
These fudgesicles are a great for a guilt-free sweet treat on a warm day, a dessert, or for the kids to have fun dipping in chocolate and hazelnuts or any other tasty toppings.
Any extra hazelnut fudgesicles can be stored in your freezer for up to a month after making them, but if you’re like us, you’ll need to whip up another batch way before that!
What’s better than dessert?
A dessert that you don't have to bake! And that’s also vegan and gluten-free.
Our no-bake lavender lemon bars, made with Elmhurst Unsweetened Cashew Milk, are as good as it gets when it comes to vegan desserts. This recipe makes enough for 16 servings, so it's excellent for a warm-weather cookout, a spring or summer dinner for friends and family, or to make any occasion feel like a special one. Don't need 16 servings? You can half the recipe, freeze any extras, or just cut your bars a little bigger and treat yourself - we won't tell if you don't!
These bars only take 30 minutes to prep and are easy to make, but do need to set for at least 3-4 hours in the refrigerator so it’s best to make these the night before. Or if you've got a day of cooking ahead, make these first so you have something to look forward to at the end of the day!
Whether you're looking to eat healthier or the warmer weather simply means your usual breakfast isn't as appealing, a smoothie is the ultimate refreshing, feel-good favorite. Especially when you make it yourself.
This recipe is as simple as throwing all the ingredients into a blender and mixing it up for an easy way to get in some fruit, veggies, and even whole grain thanks to our Unsweetened Oat Milk.
*Pro Tip: Especially with thicker smoothies, start loading your blender with some of your plant milk first. This will help get things blending easier without having to add too much liquid.
We like to make this smoothie on the thicker side so you can top & enjoy it with a spoon, but you can also add a little extra oat milk and drink it on the go!
Overnight oats are another summer breakfast staple - perfect for those hot days when you don't want something heavy, but know you need something that’s going to keep you fueled up for wherever the day takes you.
This recipe is also great to prep a batch in advance, so you have something ready for breakfast on those last-minute days you have to head to the office or to make sure the kids eat some fruit! Just mix everything together and pop in the fridge overnight.
You can use any of your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milks in this recipe – but we think our Unsweetened Almond Milk is the perfect base and an easy way to get in some extra protein. You can also try using different fruits like peaches or blueberries to recreate any of your favorite pie or cobbler flavors!
One of the best things about the spring and summer months is all the amazing produce that’s in season. With all that fresh goodness, you can easily make a different salad every day if you wanted to.
But we know what you’re thinking.
Salad is great, but store-bought dressings, even those that are vegan recipes, are often full of nasty additives like gums, thickeners, and added sugar.
The solution? Make your own dressing – and get the maximum nutritional and flavor value by using Elmhurst Plant Milk to do it!
This creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing recipe uses our Unsweetened Cashew Milk, and is so tasty your family and friends are guaranteed to ask you for the recipe - and we won’t mind if you want to tell them it's your own!
The perfect addition to any barbeque – why not use it to dress your salad and also try it as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables, your favorite veggie burgers, tempeh, tofu and more?
We promise you won't be disappointed!
Tired of looking at the ingredient lists of dairy-free ice creams featuring dozens of words you can't even begin to try and pronounce? Us too - which is why we’re such big fans of nice cream.
This mango nice cream, which you can easily make with our Unsweetened Cashew Milk, has just three ingredients, giving you a dessert or sweet treat option full of goodness and nutrition.
If you already have frozen mangos and bananas to use, you can make this dreamy recipe in just a few minutes. Grab your favorite toppings to elevate this tasty treat even further!
Whether you’re looking for an easy breakfast for mornings when your alarm clock lets you down, something for the kids to enjoy, or a culinary delight to wow your friends and family members, these vegan summer recipes tick whatever boxes you need them to.
And these six recipes aren’t your only options!
Check out all our recipes here, and remember to stock up on your favorite Elmhurst Plant Milks so you can flex your cooking skills any time making our vegan recipes or create your own and share them with us for a chance to be featured!
]]>Whichever of these describes you, you’re in the right place!
You might be considering a plant-based lifestyle for many reasons – let's explore how you can make the simple swap to Plant-Based Coffee Creamers not just a switch but an upgrade.
On top of all the excellent health and lifestyle benefits you might already know about, changing to Dairy-Free Creamers can unlock unique flavor experiences and inspire you with new ways to make your morning coffee or latte.
By making the change to a Plant-Based Creamer, you can:
And while we're talking about switching to Dairy-Free Creamers to put in your coffee, they can also be an incredibly versatile ingredient to cook with.
So, you're ready to make the change to dairy-free creamers - amazing!
But you've also read a lot about plant-based milks and creamers filled with additives and other junk ingredients you probably don't want to add to your coffee. Much of what you've read is probably true when it comes to other brands, but with Elmhurst you can be sure you're only getting simplest, natural ingredients possible.
That’s because of our unique HydroRelease™ method, which keeps more of the nutritious good stuff you want to find in your Plant Milk. So you get to enjoy a Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer made from simple ingredients like whole grain oats and hemp seeds – not highly processed oat flour and nasty fillers.
Other differences you’ll notice in your Elmhurst Creamers versus other brands include:
Why not try them and taste the Elmhurst difference for yourself?
All our Dairy-Free Coffee Creamers start with the best oat milk made with gluten-free whole grain oats. They're all packed with flavor and nutrition – all you need to do is decide which you like best! Need help deciding which Elmhurst Creamer to try first? Our Variety Pack is just for you!
Bringing your favorite coffee shop flavors into your home, our Caramel Macchiato Oat Creamer gives you the perfect balance of sweet and creamy, meaning you can enjoy a guilt-free treat whenever it suits you!
This Creamer is perfect for your favorite dairy-free latte recipe or to add an extra splash of flavor to cocktails (or mocktails), vegan cookies or other tasty desserts!
Our Pistachio Crème Oat Creamer is loaded with flavor – we combined our oat milk with real pistachios for a buttery, smooth and nutty dairy-free creamer that will indulge your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Think pistachio ice cream.
This creamer is another vegan latte favorite – try frothing it up on its own for a dreamy cold foam or mix with our Pistachio Barista for a double-dose of pistachio goodness!
Sweet, light and creamy - vanilla is always a classic. And the balance of flavor you get from our Dairy-Free French Vanilla Creamer is incredible. The subtle sweetness is the perfect match, especially if you prefer a slightly more robust or darker roast - you won't be able to forget once you've tried it.
Looking for even more ways to enjoy? Why not try our Vegan White Russian Cocktail Recipe - it’s the perfect anytime cocktail from brunch to an after dinner sip!
Sometimes there's nothing we want more than something cozy and comforting from our morning coffee. Our Chai Oat Creamer is the perfect match, giving you creamy comfort and a boost all at once with the coziest blend of spices.
Try adding a splash to this Beet Latte Recipe for an extra layer of flavor without junk additives.
If you’re a purest and prefer to keep things simple with your Oat Milk Coffee Creamer, our Unsweetened Oat Creamer was made for you. Enjoy a perfectly creamy coffee with this simple and delicious Plant Creamer while getting all the nutritional benefits and none of the nasty stuff.
This Oat Creamer is also great to use in recipes when you need a substitute for half & half. Check out this recipe for a Creamy Vegan Vodka Sauce from our friends The Plant Power Couple!
While our Dairy-Free Plant Creamers are made with your morning coffee in mind, there are no limitations on how and where you can use and enjoy these.
You might even find you have a favorite Creamer for your coffee and a different one that you add to other recipes.
Buy your favorite Elmhurst Plant-Based Coffee Creamers here, or check out our recipes to discover what else you can do with your Elmhurst Creamers.
]]>Made using our unique HydroRelease™ Method, our Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend is dairy-free, vegan, non-GMO, gluten free, OU Kosher, and packed with plant-based nutrition.
Love making vegan iced lattes at home? This barista-approved milk steams and froths into a velvety microfoam - hot or cold - for perfect dairy-free lattes, cappuccinos and more. Bright, refreshing notes of lavender will give you what you need to start your day off right - without the added gums or fillers you’ll find in other dairy-free coffee creamers and barista milks.
By starting with raw cashews, whole grain oats and real lavender extract to make our Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend, you get the wholesome benefits you need to help enjoy all of your summer activities.
With our patented process, we’re able to capture more of these ingredients’ natural nutrition, so you get more plant-based goodness in every sip.
To learn more about the benefits of oat milk and cashew milk, check out our “All About Cashew Milk” blog and our “What is the Best Type of Oat Milk to Drink?” blog for the ins and outs of these plant-based powerhouses.
While you get nutritional benefits from the whole grain oats and cashews in this botanical blend, you also get even more benefits from the lavender extract that made this plant based milk come to life.
Lavender can be used in multiple different ways. If you are looking for a natural way to calm your mind and body, adding real lavender to your routine can potentially reduce stress and anxiety. Along with treating your mental health, lavender can also help improve sleep for those who struggle with insomnia and other restless sleep patterns.
Lavender has also been shown to potentially help reduce the risk of heart conditions and digestive issues. Its relaxing qualities can prevent high blood pressure and even the development of harmful bacteria in the body.
By simply adding lavender to your everyday life, you can help improve your mental and physical health.
(Source: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/lavender.html)
To give you an idea of how you can add lavender to your morning routine, follow these recipe to try our new Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend!
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Want to liven up happy hour? follow this recipe to enjoy our Vanilla Lavender Plant Milk Botanical Blend for the perfect summer cocktail.
Serves: 1
Add our brand new Vanilla Lavender Plant Milk Botanical Blend to your cart before it’s gone for the season so you can start making new, fun, and delicious at-home drink creations!
]]>With so many amazing plant-based alternatives available today, it’s important to find the right match for your routine. Whether you’re big into coffee, a smoothie expert, or love to bake – we’ve got the plant milk for you. Check out this quick guide to find your perfect match!
If you love brewing up your own coffee creations, you’ll want a plant milk that lets the flavor of your coffee shine, balancing it with just a touch of sweetness and the perfect creaminess. Whether you’re pulling a shot of espresso or brewing traditional drip coffee, we recommend our Pistachio, Almond , Oat and Maple Walnut Barista Editions.
Not every plant milk is made to steam and foam – some can even fall apart in coffee depending on the acidity of your preferred roast. But our Barista Editions were specially crafted with coffee professionals to to complement any blend, hot or iced, and froth up into a velvety microfoam for the ultimate plant-based latte.
Just looking to add a splash of creaminess and flavor to your cup? Our Oat Creamers might also be for you! With just 1g of sugar or less, you can indulge in every cup with flavors like French Vanilla, Caramel Macchiato and more.
When choosing a milk for your smoothie base, it’s all about finding a variety with the unique nutritional benefits that best fit your routine.
💪 To promote post-workout recovery, our Unsweetened Almond Milk has 5g natural plant protein that can help repair and rebuild muscle. Plus it’s a tasty base for any shake or smoothie.
✨ Looking to give your skin a little extra glow? Our Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk is an excellent source of skin-supporting Vitamin E and a simple way to bring some of those benefits to your fav green smoothie.
🌾 To give your smoothie some extra fuel to keep you going, our Unsweetened Oat Milk has 25g of whole grain per serving to keep you full and focused.
💖 And to help support heart and brain health, you can’t go wrong with our Unsweetened Walnut Milk. With 87% of your daily recommended servings of the good fat Omega-3 ALA, it’s an easy way to bring these benefits to your smoothie routine.
Choosing the best plant milk to cook with can make or break a recipe. Some will fall apart and separate when heated, and others won’t deliver the rich, creamy texture you want in a soup or sauce.
If you’re looking to swap out dairy for a plant-based alternative in your favorite recipe, one of our favorites to recommend is our Unsweetened Cashew Milk. Crafted with just two simple ingredients and 11 buttery cashews in every glass, this plant milk can take the heat when cooking and baking– no added gums or oils necessary.
To get an idea of just how unbelievably smooth and creamy Unsweetened Cashew is, try using it to make the perfect vegan mac and cheese and dairy-free french toast.
Or if you’re looking for a nut-free option you can take from sweet to savory, our Unsweetened Oat Milk is just what you need.
If you’re looking for a rich and creamy treat that’s dairy free, fits into your vegan diet, or is just an easy way to add more plant based options to your day you have to try our chocolate oat milk.
Our Chocolate Oat Milk will satisfy your sweet tooth in the cleanest way possible. Made with just 6 simple ingredients and 75% less sugar than dairy chocolate milk, this indulgent oat milk will easily replace traditional chocolate milk so you can enjoy it without the negative side effects of dairy.
You can also have fun with this chocolate oat milk or our lightly sweetened oat milk to make homemade dairy-free ice cream or a creamy milkshake as the ultimate homemade dessert option.
At Elmhurst, we want to give you the best tasting plant based milk without using unnecessary added ingredients. If you are someone who is cautious about what you put into your body, all of our plant milk options are made with just a few wholesome, clean ingredients.
To explore all of our plant based milk options, check out the Elmhurst Shop to pick the plant milk that is right for you and have it delivered to your doorstep. Or head to our Store Locator to find what you need near you!
]]>If you love making your own tasty coffee creations at home, this barista-approved plant based milk is for you. Perfected with the help of professional baristas, our Maple Walnut Barista Edition steams and froths perfectly for dairy-free lattes, cappuccinos, cold foam and more.
Coffee lovers - get ready to enjoy this smooth and creamy new favorite. Warm, inviting notes of sweet maple and toasty walnuts help add a touch of decadence to any roast or blend without the added gums or fillers you’ll find in other nut milks.
By starting with whole walnuts and real maple syrup to make our Maple Walnut Barista Edition, you get more natural benefits to help you start everyday off on the right foot.
Let’s break down the nutritional benefits of walnut milk:
With our unique HydroRelease™ method, we’re able to capture more of the walnut’s natural nutrition, so you get more good stuff in every sip.
To learn more about the benefits of walnut milk, check out this “All About Walnut Milk” blog for the ins and outs of this delicious plant based milk.
Elmhurst’s family of barista-approved plant based milk options include pistachio milk, cashew milk, oat milk, almond milk and now maple walnut milk - all made specifically for hot coffee, iced coffee or tea.
Because coffee is naturally acidic, some of our milks don’t mix well with it and you might see some separation. We solved this with our Barista Edition plant based milks - without using gums or oils like you’ll find with other brands.
What makes our barista plant milks different from our plant based coffee creamers is mainly how you’d use them. Our creamers are more concentrated, so you only need a little to add some big flavor to your coffee or tea. Our Barista Editions are great for making cafe-style drinks like lattes or cappuccinos where the ratio of milk compared to coffee is higher.
These milks are perfectly balanced to deliver the creaminess you want without overpowering your favorite coffee or tea - and still delivering real nutrition with the simplest ingredients.
Looking to switch up your routine & craft the perfect dairy free latte at home? Check out this recipe to try our new Maple Walnut Barista Edition!
Serves: 1
Add our brand new Maple Walnut Barista Edition to your cart now so you can start making new, fun, and delicious at-home coffee creations!
Each recipe in this guide is plant-based, vegan and super easy to whip up. Plus they’re made with our finely crafted Plant-Based Milks, so you know they’re going to be unbelievably tasty.
Nothing’s more romantic than breakfast in bed, and these Red Velvet Pancakes can really set the mood. If your valentine loves a sweet treat in the morning, you can bet this recipe will be the perfect start to their V-Day.
We like to use our rich Unsweetened Cashew Milk to make these dairy-free & gluten-free pancakes incredibly thick and fluffy. Top them off with the vegan cream cheese drizzle for that finishing touch.
To make these pancakes, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Pancake BatterUp the wow-factor with this creamy Pistachio Beet Latte that tastes as amazing as it looks. The beets give it a vibrant pop of red, making it the perfect match for any Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch.
The secret to taking this latte to the next level? Our Pistachio Barista Edition. The pistachio milk makes this latte extra smooth and creamy, all topped off with a dreamy cloud of froth.
To make this latte, you’ll only need 4 simple ingredients:Breakfast that tastes like dessert? It’s hard not to love everything about this Raspberry Chia Pudding, especially since you can prep it the night before so you can enjoy more of your morning with your sweetheart.
It’s easy to make, dairy-free and super creamy thanks to our Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it:Dreaming of the perfect dairy-free mac and cheese for your special Valentine’s Day dinner? Look no further. This mouth-watering, Vegan Mac made with Elmhurst is great as a side or a main dish– and it’s sure to impress your sweetie.
To make this recipe so creamy your valentine won’t believe it’s dairy-free, use our Unsweetened Cashew Milk.
The ingredients you’ll need:Valentine’s Day is best-known for gifting heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, but why not make something from the heart instead? Grab some Elmhurst Plant Milk and mix up a batch of these No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies.
This easy-to-prep recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth with a flavor power couple - chocolate & peanut butter. One batch makes about 2 dozen, so you can share the love and treat all your favorite people.
Get this Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipe Made with Plant MilkIf you and your valentine are opting for a cozy night in, this Dairy-Free Chocolate Espresso Martini is just the cocktail you need.
Shake up our rich Chocolate Oat Milk with chilled espresso and your favorite vodka, and you’ve crafted the ultimate sweet & creamy spiked treat to sip on with your special someone.
For this cocktail, you’ll need:For more Valentine’s Day recipes, check out our recipes page for a complete list of the best dairy-free recipes made with Elmhurst Plant Based Milks.
]]>According to the Good Food Institute, Oat Milk is second to Almond Milk when it comes to the popularity of Plant Milks.
And oat milk can be a great option! It’s smooth, creamy and delicious on its own, in coffee or recipes and can have plenty of benefits! But, it may (or may not) be a surprise to you that just grabbing any carton of oat milk off the shelf isn’t necessarily a healthy choice.
The key is making sure you’re choosing the right oat milk.
Spoiler alert: we’re obviously going to say Elmhurst!
But don’t worry - we’re not just going to leave you hanging there and not explain ourselves. Elmhurst's Oat Milks are the best because of what goes into them, and just as importantly, what doesn't go into them.
Before we tell you about our Oat Milks, here are some things to look out for if you are considering other Oat Milk brands.
The best Oat Milks are made from whole-grain oats, aka the whole oat.
Oats naturally have layers, each with their own benefits like vitamins, protein, antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats. When you strip them away by refining them, you miss out on the goodness they have to offer.1
Oat milks made from processed oat flour, oat extract or oat concentrate often have limited actual nutrition (or they’ve been fortified - which is another story), and can contain more sugar along with other ingredients you don’t really want in your Plant Milk!
If your Oat Milk is made from whole grain oats, it should say so on the package. Another easy way to check is to look for the 100% stamp from the Whole Grains Council, which you guessed it - you’ll find on any carton of Elmhurst Oat Milk.
While gums are generally recognized as safe by the FDA in small quantities, they affect everyone differently and really don’t need to be in your oat milk to begin with. Especially since many of us enjoy plant milks daily - on their own, to cook with, in our coffee.
So why are they listed in the ingredients of so many other brands?
Usually because they aren’t using the whole oat, or enough oats. Without those gums and additives, that ‘oat milk’ wouldn’t have the thick, creamy texture you’d expect from milk.
But, with our unique HydroRelease™ method we’re able to use more whole grain oats and tap into those natural healthy fats & proteins instead. Which is why you won’t find any gums or other fillers in your Elmhurst oat milk!
What is it and is it in my oat milk?
Glyphosate is most commonly used to control weeds anywhere from your lawn at home, to large farms for crops like fruits, vegetables and grains including oats.
In 2015, the World Health Organization’s IARC identified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen.2 Although this was later challenged by the EPA, ruling that ‘glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic’3
Until then, one place you don’t have to worry about finding Glyphosate is in your Elmhurst Oat Milk. All our oat milks (and oat creamers too!) are Certified Glyphosate Residue Free by The Detox Project.
We hear about limiting or avoiding added processed sugars and sweeteners when we can all the time, and rightly so. But what you don’t hear about as much is the excess added sodium that often finds its way into Plant Milks.
Why can so much of it end up in your oat milk? Usually to enhance the flavor and texture - or lack thereof.
Because many oat milks don’t actually contain that many oats and are highly processed, salt gets added along with other additives (that can also add to the sodium) to make it more palatable.
We do add just a touch of salt to some of our products, but no more than is needed to perfectly balance the flavor of your Plant Milk.
You won’t find these added and unnecessary added ingredients in your Elmhurst Oat Milk! That’s because we use up to 25g of whole grain oats in every unbelievably creamy and nutritious glass.
Plus, our unique HydroRelease™ method ensures that our Plant Milks retain more of their nutritional value because they're not over-processed. So with Elmhurst Oat Milk, you get all the benefits and creamy deliciousness of real whole grain oats without any junk.
Here are all our Oat Milks and what’s in them.
Unsweetened Oat Milk |
Original Oat Milk |
Chocolate Oat Milk |
Barista Oat Milk |
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KEY BENEFIT | 25g Whole Grain* | 20g Whole Grain* | 75% Less Sugar Than Chocolate Milk† |
Barista Approved |
PROTEIN* | 3g | 3g | 4g | 3g |
CALORIES* | 100 | 100 | 130 | 90 |
FIBER* | 3g | 2g | 4g | 2g |
SUGAR* | 1g | 5g | 5g | 4g |
ADDED SUGAR* | 0g | 4g | 4g | 3g |
SODIUM* | 120mg | 120mg | 125mg | 105mg |
GULTEN-FREE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
INGREDIENTS | Water, Whole Grain Oats, Salt. | Water, Whole Grain Oats, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors. | Water, Whole Grain Oats, Cane Sugar, Dutch Cocoa, Natural Flavors, Salt. | Water, Whole Grain Oats, Contains 2% or Less of: Cane Sugar, Dipotassium Phosphate, Salt. |
BEST USED IN | Smoothies, Cereal, Overnight Oats | Smoothies, Cereal, Iced Coffee | Smoothies, Shakes, Overnight Oats | Hot & Iced Coffee, Lattes, Cappuccinos |
*Per 8 fl oz serving | †Non-fat chocolate dairy milk contains 20g sugar per 8fl oz serving; Milked Oats Chocolate contains 5g sugar per 8 fl oz serving
Love your Elmhurst to go? Our Single-Serve Flavored Oat Milks and Oat Lattes are the perfect way to fuel up at work, school or on the go!
Blueberry Oat Milk |
FlashBrew Latte |
Matcha Latte |
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KEY BENEFIT | 30g Whole Grain* | As Much Caffeine as 1.5 cups of Coffee‡ | Excellent Source Omega-3§ |
PROTEIN* | 4g | 5g | 4g |
CALORIES* | 150 | 200 | 180 |
FIBER* | 5g | 3g | 3g |
SUGAR* | 6g | 7g | 7g |
ADDED SUGAR* | 5g | 6g | 6g |
SODIUM* | 180mg | 10mg | 10mg |
GULTEN-FREE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
INGREDIENTS | Water, Whole Grain Oats, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Salt. | Flash-Brew Arabica Coffee, Oatmilk (Water, Oats) Hemp Cream, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors. | Oatmilk (Water, Oats), Hemp Cream, Matcha Tea, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Caffeine (From Tea). |
*Per 12 fl oz serving | †Non-fat chocolate dairy milk contains 32g sugar per 12fl oz serving; Milked Oats Chocolate contains 7g sugar per 12 fl oz serving.|‡Contains 145mg caffeine per bottle | Contains 650mg Omega-3 ALA per bottle which is 40% of the 1.6 daily value of this good fat.
Is it one of our classic cartons of Oat Milk, our Barista Edition, or maybe one of our Single-Serves?
With Elmhurst’s plant milks, you're always getting more whole nuts or grains, more real nutrition & benefits, and never anything that shouldn't be in there.
For many, a plant-based diet comes to mind. And if it makes sense for your needs, it can also potentially deliver some serious benefits.
There are a LOT of different definitions of plant-based floating around out there. Ask one person and they’ll tell you plant-based is the same as being vegan. Ask another, and they’ll say that it’s about focusing on minimally processed foods that are mostly from plants. We say - they can both be right.
At its simplest, it’s a diet based on eating plants.
If you choose to follow a plant-based diet, some go-to’s you’ll want to add to your grocery list are nutrient-dense foods like:
You’ll also be phasing out animal-based products like meat, fish, eggs and dairy. But if you’re just getting started, it doesn’t necessarily have to be ‘all or nothing.’
Many people gradually make this change, which can make eating plant-based more attainable & maintainable. Some eventually go entirely plant-based, while others might occasionally eat fish or eggs. It's about finding what works for you.
When researching, you might also come across the term a "plant-based whole foods diet." A whole foods diet means eating foods in their unprocessed form as much as possible. This often also includes avoiding or minimizing refined or processed ingredients like oils and sugar when you can.
The idea is that you're eating foods that are as nutrient-dense as possible. Even the most nutritious foods can lose a massive amount of their natural goodness when overly-processed.
A plant-based diet lets you adjust and grow to find what works best for you. Which makes sense since we all have different reasons for going plant-based – maybe it’s your health, for the environment, or even for the animals. And in the process, you can have a positive impact on all those things and more.
A few other common reasons to make the switch can include:
Here are some tips that can help with adopting a more plant-based diet - whether your goal is to go entirely plant-based or you simply want to move towards living a healthier lifestyle.
You don’t need to go 100% plant-based from day one. But if this is what you want to do, then great!
The bottom line is that most of us would benefit from eating more fruits, vegetables and other nutrient-rich foods as a part of a more balanced diet. So even if you don't completely give up meat or dairy right from the start, swapping out even some of it in your diet for more plant-based foods can help kick-start those benefits.
Try starting with meat-free Mondays and adding more plant-based meals into your week at your own pace.
The most important meal of the day. Especially to help avoid getting to lunchtime craving something that’ll leave you feeling less-than-great!
You can introduce plant-based foods to every element of your breakfast:
This is how to eat more vegetables 101, and it's sound advice. It's also a great way to encourage children to eat plant-based meals by making food fun. How many different colors can you get on your plate?
One of the keys to making the change to a healthy plant-based lifestyle a lasting one? Not having to feel like you’re sacrificing your favorite foods, or even treats, just because you’re eating more plant-based.
It’s all about finding the right swaps so you can still enjoy the things you love, made with simple and nutritious ingredients that your body will love, too. Or when there isn’t another option, still being able to indulge from time to time while finding balance in the rest of your day.
Not necessarily, but the good news is that you have the power to make sure the answer is a resounding “yes!”.
This is the kicker when it comes to changing your diet. It's easy to assume you're being healthier by reducing your meat and dairy intake, for example. But just because something says it is "plant-based" or "vegan" doesn't automatically mean it's healthier.
For example when it comes to making changes like swapping to Plant-Based Milk from dairy, you need to get comfortable with reading ingredient lists & nutrition labels. You'd be amazed at how many unnecessary ingredients like thickeners, gums and additives can be in Plant Milks and other products.
A simple swap that’ll never leave you feeling like you’re missing out is upgrading to Elmhurst plant milks. We start with the simplest ingredients, and with our unique HyrdoRelease™ method we’re able to give you up to 4X more nuts & whole grains in every glass compared to other plant milks.
Not only do you get more nutritional goodness in every sip, you can also enjoy & cook with them just like dairy milk. They’re perfect for using in your favorite recipes as you embrace a more plant-based lifestyle.
Looking for inspiration to help make your plant-based journey a tasty one? Our recipes section is loaded with ideas for plant-based, dairy-free, and vegan meals, snacks, and drinks.
With no hidden ingredients or added junk in your Elmhurst, you can go plant-based and enjoy all the benefits without compromising. Good luck!
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First up, we have a new plant-based spin on a classic cookie favorite - and one we're sure will be a hit with the entire family!
Nothing says the holidays like sweet treats that look like they’re straight out of a winter wonderland. And that's exactly the vibe you'll get when you enjoy these delicious Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.
We like using our Unsweetened Walnut Milk for this recipe, but you can swap it out for any of our Plant-Based Milks. Sometimes we even love making these with our rich and creamy OatNog– a delicious blend of oats, cashews and cozy spices.
This recipe is simple to make, and you might even already have all the ingredients in your cupboard! Try it out and have a fresh batch ready in 30 minutes or less!
We love a Pumpkin Spice Latte as much as anyone, but moving from fall into the winter is always a little easier with decadent chocolate-peppermint drinks to look forward to.
Our vote is for this Vegan Peppermint Mocha that takes just minutes to whip up!
There’s a lot to love about this dairy-free recipe, but the best thing is that you get to use your favorite Elmhurst Barista Edition or Creamer. If you like your mocha a little less sweet, you can even make it with our barista-approved Unsweetened Cashew.
Feeling extra indulgent? Why not treat yourself then and try it with our OatNog!
You really can’t go wrong with these Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
This is one of our favorite Christmas recipes because it’s completely customizable – you can tweak the recipe to create your perfect chocolate chip cookie. We mention lots of our Plant-Based Nut Milks in the recipe– but even one we don't, Unsweetened Cashew, works brilliantly too.
Pro tip: try dunking these in a cold glass of Plant Milk, frothed-up Creamer, or a cozy cup of OatNog.
OatNog is the foundation of our incredible – if we may say so ourselves – OatNog French Toast. This sweet treat is the ultimate cozy-season breakfast. Because it’s baked, you can prep your pan the night before and toss it in the oven for an easy start to your morning.
Full transparency, though. We would totally eat this as a dessert if someone put it on our plate during a holiday party– it’s that good!
Searching for the perfect cozy-season cocktail? Look no further, fam!
This plant-based twist on the holiday favorite is made with OatNog. Our blend of dreamy oat milk, buttery cashews and warm spices is even better than eggnog. Spike it with the good stuff you’ve got a crowd-pleasing hit on your hands- just be sure to make a big pitcher.
If you want to get crafty or enjoy this recipe year round, try mixing your favorite spices into a blend of our Cashew Milks. You can even use our Chai Spice Oat Creamer if you like yours extra spicy!
Looking For More Inspiration?
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What makes Elmhurst different? We pack more nuts and grains in every carton using our unique HydroRelease™ method. With HydroRelease, we’re able to capture more of the nutritious good stuff to create smooth and creamy plant milks.
This way our Plant Milks are incredibly versatile and great for getting creative in the kitchen. You can use them on cereal, in coffee, for baking, and a whole lot more. Other brands just can’t keep up– seriously, you can see and taste the Elmhurst difference in every recipe.
Learn more about HydroRelease™ here.
We make our Unsweetened Almond Milk using just two ingredients: filtered water and almonds. Really, that’s it. Without added junk like gums and oils, we can pack more whole almonds in every carton– up to 4x more than other brands for tons of plant-based nutrition in every creamy sip.
That way you get 5g of protein in every glass, not to mention other nutritious good stuff like iron and potassium. Our Almond Milk is also keto-friendly and easy to fit into paleo and gut-friendly diets.
Unsweetened Milked Almonds is great to sip, but it’s also recipe-ready so you can add it to smoothies, soups, sauces and more. We love to use it in this Creamy Vegan Spinach Cauliflower Alfredo. With 18 almonds in every glass, our Almond Milk is an easy way to bring some of almond’s health benefits to your weekly recipe rotation. Here’s just a few of the reasons why we love almonds:
Because Unsweetened Cashew Milk is made with just 2 simple ingredients, we’re able to use up to 3x more cashews than other leading brands.
More plant-based deliciousness means more nutritious good stuff – every glass of Unsweetened Cashew is loaded with 4g of protein, 8.5g of healthy unsaturated fat, plus essential minerals like calcium, iron and potassium. Cashews pack some real nutritional benefits:
Cashew’s also have a rich, buttery texture that’s recipe-ready and perfect for smoothies, soups or sauces. Check out this Dairy-Free Blackberry Chia Pudding made with Unsweetened Cashew– it’s a great nutrient-dense snack and the perfect way to start your day.
If you’re craving something sweeter, we’ve added just 1g of Cane Sugar to our Lightly Sweetened Cashew Milk. We love to use this barista-approved variety in coffee, or steam and foam it for perfect plant-based lattes and cappuccinos.
You know the drill– Unsweetened Walnut Milk is made with just walnuts and water. But this variety also packs an extra nutritious punch. It’s an excellent source of Omega-3 ALA (87% of your recommended daily value!) a good fat that can help support heart and brain health.
You might not be familiar with Walnut Milk, but this variety is a cult classic for good reason. Here’s why walnuts are so beneficial:
Unsweetened Walnut’s toasty flavor is a fantastic choice for smoothies, iced coffee and your morning cereal. It's keto-friendly and easy to include in gut-friendly and paleo diets.
We recommend using it to boost this Avocado Green Smoothie recipe with some anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hazelnuts might be indulgent (toasted flavor, natural notes of cocoa), but they’re also packed with some major health benefits:
Our Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk is an excellent source of Vitamin E, and it’s got 8.5g of healthy fat plus some potassium and calcium in every glass. Consider it proof that good-for-you can taste so good.
At just 90 calories, Hazelnut is the lightest option in our Unsweetened Family. And like our other nut milks, it’s keto- and paleo- friendly. Try Unsweetened Hazelnut in these decadent Vegan Hazelnut Fudgesicles to get an extra bit of plant-based nutrition with your chocolate fix.
Want the inside scoop on oat milks? Some brands use refined grains or oat flours that are stripped of their natural nutrients. But because we pack 25g of real whole grain oats in each glass of our Unsweetened Oat Milk, you get all of the oat’s natural nutrition in every creamy sip.
Here’s what makes whole grains so special:
All of our oat varieties– from our Unsweetened, Lightly Sweetened and Chocolate Oat Milks, to our Oat Barista Edition and family of Oat Creamers– are made with 100% whole grain oats.
Try Unsweetened Milked Oats in this Simple Blueberry Smoothie Bowl for an extra bit of whole grain nutrition.
You can dive deep into why we love pistachios, but here are just a few of the reasons pistachios rule:
With 3g of protein, 4g of healthy fat and 650 mg of potassium in just 100 calories, Pistachio Barista Edition makes it easy to bring some of these benefits to your coffee routine. It steams and foams to create perfectly buttery plant-based lattes and cappuccinos. We even have a Pistachio Crème Oat Creamer made with real pistachio milk and just 1g sugar to add a touch of sweetness to any roast or blend, hot or iced.
This Vegan Salted Caramel Latte made with Pistachio Barista is unbelievably delicious– and all that plant-based nutrition is an extra bonus.
Still can’t decide? Check out this handy comparison chart to find out which of our Unsweetened Plant Milks is right for you! Every variety is unique and offers some amazing health benefits, so it’s all about picking the one that best meets your needs.
Check out our full range of Plant Based Milk here or view all our recipes for inspiration on how to use our Nut Milks in your routine.
Fall is always the season for pumpkin spice, and now you can make an incredible Pumpkin Spice Latte without leaving home thanks to our collection of Plant-Based Milks and Creamers. Save some time by skipping the long lines at the coffee shop and get ready to cozy up.
Our Barista Edition Plant Milks were made for coffee, giving you that smooth and velvety texture to perfectly pair with all that pumpkin flavor that tells you it’s fall. The best part? These plant milks are made without added gums, oils or other added junk - because who wants that in their dairy-free latte?
We used our Barista Oat Milk in this recipe, but our Pistachio or Almond Barista Edition would be great too! Looking for an even easier way to spice up your cup? Then our limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer might be just what you need.
Once you try these smooth, creamy Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes, you'll want to have them with every meal you ever eat. Luckily, they're simple and fun to make, and can be on your plate in under 30 minutes.
You can even make a big batch of these dairy-free mashed potatoes in advance and keep them in the freezer for up to a month!
For this recipe, we love to use our Unsweetened Cashew Milk. It’s got a more neutral flavor and the cashews make the potatoes extra rich & buttery. But if you’re looking for a nut-free option our Unsweetened Oat Milk will still work great!
One thing that is a must though? Yukon Golds. Trust us - they’re the perfect potato for this recipe and bring another level of flavor that can’t be beat.
Good things come to those who are willing to wait. Now, we know that isn’t necessarily an easy mantra to follow, but we promise you it's worth it!
Our Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe requires a little extra prep, but once it's baked and cooled, it’s ready to be devoured the next day.
This is another recipe that uses our Unsweetened Cashew Milk and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. And who says you have to wait for Thanksgiving or the holidays to try it? Fall or winter, this delicious dessert can be enjoyed all cozy-season long!
Who says sweet treats have to come at the end of a meal?
Granted, our Buttered Pecan Pie Cocktail is a great dessert option, but why not welcome your guests with all the best flavors from a pecan pie with this tasty drink?
Our version of this recipe includes our French Vanilla Oat Creamer but feel free to swap it out for your favorite to complement any other recipe changes you’re planning.
How about 14! We’ve gathered up some of our favorite deliciously dairy-free recipes into one tasty recipe book. From breakfast to dinner, cocktails and dessert - we’re here to help make your plant-based holiday menu planning simpler.
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Almond Milk is the OG. Packed with vitamin E and healthy fats, almonds provide several nutritional benefits. No wonder they’re known as the “queen” of the rose family. Here are just a few of the reasons why we love them.
Benefits of almonds
Many brands over-process their almonds, destroying the natural fibers and antioxidants. Your average Almond Milk uses as few as 3 to 4 almonds per serving. Not all Plant Milks are the same, though. Our unique HydroRelease™ method uses just water to capture more of the nut’s vitamins, proteins and healthy fats. It also allows us to use more almonds in every glass, so you can get more nutrition in every sip. Elmhurst’s Unsweetened Almond Milk has just 2 ingredients, 5 grams of protein, and up to 4x more almonds than other leading brands. Enjoy a glass or try it in smoothies, cereal, and recipes. You won’t believe how deliciously creamy it is!
Walnuts are one of the oldest foods known to man. Many cultures throughout history believed walnuts boosted brain function– and they were right! You might not be familiar with Walnut Milk, but this underrated classic is one of our favorites. Here’s why:
Benefits of walnuts:
Most brands don’t offer Walnut Milk. But we dare to go where other brands could never! Our Unsweetened Walnut Milk is made from walnuts and water. More walnuts in every carton make our Milked Walnuts an excellent source of omega-3 ALA. Its uniquely toasty flavor is perfect for iced coffee, oatmeal, and recipes!
Cashews are rich, creamy, and buttery smooth. They deliver the ultimate Plant Milk experience, and some major nutritional benefits too! Once you try Cashew Milk, you won’t go back.
Benefits of cashews
We use up to 3x more cashews than other brands to make our Lightly Sweetened and Unsweetened Cashew Milks extra creamy. No oils, gums or fillers needed. Just the natural buttery goodness of whole, raw cashews! We love to enjoy Cashew Milk in smoothies, soups and sauce– it’s the closest plant-based substitute for real dairy. And our Sweetened variety is even barista-approved to steam and foam for the perfect plant-based latte or cappuccino.
Hazelnuts might be the most indulgent nut. They’ve got a toasty flavor with a natural hint of cocoa. And our Hazelnut Milk? Good-for-you never tasted soooo good.
Benefits of hazelnuts:
Our Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk is made with just nuts and water– it’s that simple. And with up to twice as many hazelnuts as other leading brands, you’re getting more of the nutritional goodness that makes hazelnuts so special. Our Hazelnut Milk has a rich flavor, but it’s light enough to enjoy a glass on its own. So sip it straight or add to iced coffee, or use it when cooking baked goods and pastries.
Of all the nuts, pistachios give off the strongest “healthy & wealthy” vibes. They’re chock full of powerful nutrients, antioxidants, and benefits that don’t get enough shine. Here are just a few of the reasons we love pistachios:
Benefits of pistachios
Our Pistachio Créme Oat Creamer is totally free from cholesterol and saturated fat to add a touch of decadence to coffee or tea without sacrificing heart health. With just 1g of sugar per serving, you can pour a little or a lot and enjoy all the pistachio deliciousness you want. If you’re looking to make the perfect plant-based latte, our Pistachio Barista Edition is the one for you. With 3 grams of protein and 4g of good unsaturated fat, this made-for-coffee Plant Milk is an easy way to help your lattes and cappuccinos keep you fueled up longer
Elmhurst is the original clean-label Plant Milk. Our Nut Milks aren’t fake creamy, they’re real creamy. Forget gums, fillers and other added junk. We use just a few simple ingredients in all of our Plant Milks. From fan-favorites like Almond and Cashew, to underrated cult-classics like Walnut, Hazelnut and Pistachio, we’ve got unique varieties so you can find your perfect match.
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We could talk all day about the health benefits of swapping from dairy to Plant-Based Milks. But that’s pretty pointless if all you're thinking is, "how can it be healthy with soooo many added ingredients?!"
Good news– you won’t find any added junk in our ingredient lists. All our Plant-Based Milks are made with as few as 2 ingredients.
Our Nut Milks are made with just nuts and water– they’re that simple!! That way we can fit more nuts in every glass, for more nutrition in every unbelievably creamy sip.
Read more about how we craft our Plant Milks with the unique HydroRelease™ method.
Many other brands add fillers and other junk to create a Plant Milk that looks and tastes more like, well, milk. But when your Nut Milk is made the right way, these ingredients are totally unnecessary. (Or at least at Elmhurst they are, anyway.) While any ingredient in your nut and other plant-based milks will be FDA approved and regulated, that doesn't mean you need to consume them. Especially if you can avoid it!
So what are these ingredients? And why are they in your milk?
Guar gum. Gellan gum. Xanthan gum. Locust bean gum.
If you’re familiar with the lengthy ingredient lists of some nut milks, you’ve probably seen those words before.
Why are they in your Nut Milk? Usually because there’s not a whole lot of nuts, and without added gums, the ‘nut’ milk would be pretty watery. Brands use these additives to mimic the creaminess of dairy.
While gums are generally safe in small quantities, they can affect people differently. For many they can be hard-to-digest, and are completely unnecessary when Plant Milks are made the right way. Nobody wants to sip a glass or enjoy a recipe loaded with artificial thickeners.
Have you ever tried making nut milk at home?
If you have, then you’ll know that separation is natural! It’s not the end of the world. A good shake will bring all that creamy deliciousness back together again.
But many brands use emulsifiers to hold their plant milks together and to fake a creamy texture. Gums can be emulsifiers, and so can alternatives like Palm Oil, which has been a major driver of deforestation.
While the gums we mentioned above are generally safe, there have been more warnings about some specific emulsifiers that have potentially been linked to serious long-term health issues.
Emulsifiers in Nut Milk? No thank you!
Carrageenan comes from red seaweed, which sounds natural and harmless enough, right? But it has long been a controversial ingredient in foods due to evidence it may possibly cause digestive issues and inflammation.
Brands use carrageenan as a thickener and to prevent natural separation– but what’s a quick shake of the carton versus serious gut problems? The bottom line is it’s a processed and unnecessary ingredient that you don’t want to see in your Nut Milk. And when Plant Milks are made the right way, there’s no need for added thickeners.
Just remember to double-check drinks labeled as "carrageenan-free" to make sure they're not loaded with other spooky ingredients!
When it comes to sugar, it’s all about moderation and balance– but some Plant Milks are loaded with so much added sugar that they’re outright bad for you.
Think about it. Why would you want to buy an Almond or Cashew Milk that’s more sugar than nuts? All that added sweetener means there’s less room for their natural nutritional goodness to shine through.
Don’t get us wrong– we’ve got a sweet tooth too. That’s why we use as little as 1 gram of added sugar to add a touch of sweetness to our Sweetened Plant Milks and Oat Creamers.
And when you’re looking for an unbelievably creamy option without any added sugar, we’ve got an entire family of Unsweetened Nut Milks for you to enjoy. You can even add your own natural sweeteners and customize them to get your perfect sweetness.
When Nut Milks are made the right way, there’s no need for added nutrients or fortification. All the vitamins, minerals and healthy fats come straight from the nut itself.
If you see vitamin and mineral blends in your nut milk’s ingredient list, it’s generally a sign that the best parts of the nut are destroyed during harsh processing. Our unique HydroRelease™ method uses just water to capture all of the nut’s nutritional goodness.
You can learn more about food fortification here.
If you’re looking for nut milks without all this unnecessary junk, you’re in the right place!
Gums, thickeners, emulsifiers, carrageenan and other artificial additives have no place in Elmhurst Nut Milks. We just use more whole nuts in every carton to craft Plant Milks that are real creamy, not fake creamy. That’s the Elmhurst difference.
Check out our full range of plant-based milks here.
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Sure, we make the best Oat Creamers for coffee. But these decadent favorites are good for so much more. Steam ‘em, foam ‘em or bake ‘em in a pie-- here’s some inspo from the Elmhurst team. We'll even show you how to froth oat creamer to make cold foam at home!
♨️ GET HOT ‘N’ STEAMY
If you like to keep things hot, our Oat Creamers steam like a dream! Add your favorite flavor to any Barista Edition, simmer in a saucepan and mix into coffee with a hand frother. Don’t have a frother? Don’t worry. You can use a heat-safe blender or whisk to make your own extra-creamy lattes and cappuccinos.
☁️ COLD FOAM AT HOME
It doesn’t take a barista to whip up a velvety cold foam. Just pour some Oat Creamer in a bowl and use a hand frother or a whisk to make a light and fluffy cold foam perfect for topping off your iced coffee or cold brew. It’s that simple!
🥣 GO BEYOND COFFEE
Add your favorite flavors to smoothies, oatmeal and baked goods for an extra bit of decadence. Feel free to pour a little or a lot– with just 1g sugar or less per serving, you can get all the creamy goodness you want and still feel good about every indulgent bite or sip.
Be sure to tag us @elmhurst1925 with all your Oat Creamer creations!
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With Elmhurst® 1925’s plant-based milks, you can enjoy wholesome and delicious nut milks made with ingredients you’d find in your own kitchen. We’re able to use more of the protein, vitamins and healthy fats from the nuts.
But before we talk about us, let’s look at how you might go about making your own nut milk.Nut milks are simply non-dairy alternatives to traditional milk made by soaking nuts in water and blending until smooth, then straining.
While it really is that simple, many brands load up on hard-to-digest oils, gums and emulsifiers that mimic the creaminess of dairy instead of using more nuts. You don’t want all that junk, especially if you’re making the simple switch to plant-based to improve your health!
You can make nut milk at home by following the steps below:
Store your nut milk in the fridge and use as needed– it should last up to four days.
Making your own nut milk is a lot of work. And when you strain out the nut meal, you waste most of the nutritious good stuff. Sure, you could leave it in– but all that pulp wouldn’t be much fun to drink.
With Elmhurst, you can enjoy nourishing and deliciously creamy plant milks made with the same simple ingredients you’d use yourself - you’ll never look at the label and need to Google the name of some obscure additive! Our unique HydroRelease™ method allows us to pack more nuts in every carton, so every sip is truly creamy and nutritious.
Plus you can order online as you need, save money by setting up a subscription and check out our store locator to see where you can find us in your neighborhood– getting the world’s simplest Plant Milks has never been easier!
Our HydroRelease™ method allows us to craft more wholesome Plant Milks than you can make at home or get from other brands. So many nut milks are mostly water with just a few nuts and little nutrition. If you’re switching to plant-based, you’ll want one that really delivers the natural nutritional goodness of the nuts themselves.
HydroRelease™ uses just water to separate the nutritional components of whole raw nuts– or grains, if we’re talking about Oat Milk. This way we’re able to maintain more of their proteins, vitamins and healthy fats, as well as their rich flavors without having to add unnecessary ingredients.
With the HydroRelease™ method complete, we mix everything back together into deliciously creamy Plant Milks. The best part? There’s no need for the added oils, gums, emulsifiers or other junk ingredients many brands use.
What does this all mean for you? You get an indulgent and nutritious nut milk made with just two ingredients. Nuts and water– it’s that simple.
Because HydroRelease™ makes our Plant Milks smooth and creamy without adding gums or oils, you can use your favorite Elmhurst plant milks for pretty much anything you’d use dairy milk for.
Enjoy a refreshing glass, pour over cereal, or add to coffee, smoothies, baking, soups and sauces– Elmhurst milks are tasty and versatile enough to do whatever you need!
Try Elmhurst milks now or sign up for Subscribe & Save to design your perfect order and get your new favorite plant milks automatically delivered to you as often as you like.
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ARE PISTACHIOS GOOD FOR YOU?
Pistachios are chock full of powerful nutrients, antioxidants, and benefits that don’t get enough shine. From muscle repair to heart health and immune defense, research has shown that pistachios may help support healthy lifestyles and fight off certain diseases. Here are just a few of the reasons we love pistachios:
🏋️♀️ Fuel Your Active Lifestyle
Pistachios are the perfect post-workout snack. As a complete protein, they have all the essential amino acids our bodies need to build and repair muscles.1,2 Not to mention the potassium we sweat out exercising – this important electrolyte supports healthy muscle function.3 Did you know our Barista Edition Pistachio Milk has 650mg per serving to help replenish after a workout or pump sesh? That’s more potassium than you’ll find in a banana.
💖 Keep That Heart Beating Strong
As part of a heart-healthy diet, pistachios may help lower bad LDL cholesterol levels, keep blood vessels in good shape and reduce the risk of heart disease.1 The best part? You don’t have to choose between flavor and nutrition. Elmhurst’s Pistachio Créme Oat Creamer is totally free from cholesterol and saturated fat to add a touch of decadence to coffee or tea without sacrificing heart health.
🦠 Support Your Immune System
From protein that helps maintain healthy immune cells, to B-vitamins necessary for fighting off infections, pistachios are packed with nutrients vital to our body’s first line of defense.1 With 3 grams of immune-boosting protein in every serving, our barista-perfected Pistachio Milk is an easy way to upgrade your at-home coffee routine with some of these benefits.
😋 Kick Cravings to the Curb
Next time you want to fend off a midday craving or late-night snack attack, reach for a handful of pistachios. These little green nuts pack a nutritious 1-2 punch of protein and healthy fat to help keep you feeling full.2 With 3 grams of protein and 4g of unsaturated fat (aka good fats) in just 100 calories, our Pistachio Barista Edition is an easy way to help your lattes and cappuccinos keep you fueled up longer.
PISTACHIO MILK RECIPE – SALTED CARAMEL LATTE
The rich, buttery texture and natural sweetness of raw pistachios makes them the perfect addition to recipes and baked goods. Shelling, rinsing and chopping them is no easy task though. If you’re short on time or energy, Pistachio Milk is a simple way to cook with their indulgent flavors and nutritional values.
Not every plant milk is created equal, but Elmhurst uses more pistachios in every carton to capture the best parts of these powerful nuts. Try this easy Vegan Salted Caramel Latte recipe using our Barista Edition Pistachio Milk. Enjoying pistachios has never been simpler or more delicious!
These days, there’s increased interest in dairy alternatives. But cashew milk is more than just a dairy alternative! Cashews, the seed of the cashew apple, native to Brazil, are rich in nutrients that come with plenty of health benefits. If you don’t find yourself snacking on cashews, drinking cashew milk is a great way to incorporate a rich nutrition value into your daily routine.
We love the creamy consistency of cashew milk. Its silky texture makes it perfect for drinking, coffee and cooking -- there are so many ways to use cashew milk every day. Cashew milk is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, making it a rich source of nutrients for people with plant-based or restricted diets.
With all the cashews’ health benefits, you want to be sure that when you are drinking cashew milk you are actually drinking cashews...and unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Many cashew milks are full of artificial flavors, gums and carrageenan and have hardly any cashews at all! Look for cashew milk that has fewer ingredients to get the most of this amazing nut.
Our cashew milk offers up to 5 times more cashews per serving than other brands, and is free from extra ingredients, like gums. Check out our cashew milk line or see how we use it in recipes!
If you care about retaining nutritional value, building strong bones, promoting an unwavering vision and maintaining a balanced diet, you’re looking for a quality of cashew milk that only Elmhurst can offer.
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While Walnut Milk perhaps doesn’t get the coverage of other Plant Milks, these days you’ll typically find it at the store right next to other dairy milk alternatives like Almond Milk and Oat Milk.
More importantly, Walnut Milk is creamy and flavorful, while also offering a range of health benefits. So whether you’re considering Walnut Milk as you take the first steps on your plant-based journey or are looking for something a little different from your usual Nut Milk, let’s dive in and see why people are going nutty about this amazing drink.
We love Walnut Milk just as much for its taste as for its undeniable health benefits. Just as its hugely popular relative Almond Milk contains great vitamins and minerals, Walnut Milk offers its own series of dynamite healthy assets. Both serve as strong sources of Vitamin E, which is massively beneficial in maintaining healthy skin and immune system functionality.
Walnuts have always been considered brain food - pretty easy to remember since these little nuts look fairly cerebral! Polyunsaturated fat and polyphenols found in walnuts act as antioxidants within the body, combating inflammation and damage from oxidation in the brain. Walnuts also target high blood pressure, offer rich Omega-3 benefits, promote weight loss, are critically important for gut health, and can even help us age more gracefully (and who doesn't want to look younger longer?). Additionally, walnuts can help to cut down on extra snacking and curb those late-night cravings due to their ability to make the stomach feel fuller, longer.
When you help yourself to an Elmhurst Walnut Milk, you’re helping to make each of these distinctive health benefits your own.
Most Nut Milks are made in the same way. You’ll find an excessively long ingredient list full of things like added sugars, thickeners, and other unnecessary additives. Long story short, you’re usually drinking 2% nuts and 98% unnecessary. You get none of the health benefits and will usually be left pretty underwhelmed by the flavor and texture, too.
At Elmhurstm our unique process, the HydroRelease™ method, helps us craft what most other Plant Milk brands cannot: a creamy, delicious product full of flavor and without potentially harmful, artificial ingredients. HydroRelease™ separates the nutritional components of the walnut using just water, which allows more of the nut, plus its flavor and nutritional value, to remain. We want you to receive the full health benefits of the walnut, and you’ll be getting 1400mg of Omega-3 and 3g of protein in each glass of Elmhurst Walnut Milk. You are guaranteed a delightfully nutty drink, and a healthy one at that!
In order to enjoy all the health benefits of a plant-based diet, it’s important to know which nuts offer the best vitamins and minerals for your needs. If you’re after heart health and brain boosts, walnuts are for you. For those who aren’t wildly into snacking on raw walnuts, the versatility of our Walnut Milk gives you the opportunity to receive much of the same nutritional value. Substitute walnut milk for dairy milk to give your chocolate chip cookies a distinct, Omega-3 boost. Blend Walnut Milk into your smoothie for a protein boost. Drop it into soups, stir it into iced coffee, try it in your favorite recipe and enjoy complete confidence in the beneficial choices you’re making for your health.
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Instacart carries no service fees, unless you’re looking to enroll in their premium membership. Once it’s time to order, all you’ll pay is the delivery fee or you may be able to select the pickup option depending on your store.
Take stock of what you have and what you are running low on, and plan your orders ahead so you don’t run out of the supplies you need. Planning your order ahead of time will ensure faster delivery, and it often prevents impulse purchases on items you don’t actually need.
During quarantine, it’s often difficult to get your hands on all the ingredients you need for your favorite meal recipes. That’s why we’ve compiled a convenient list of delicious recipes, for an easy week-long meal plan strategy that’s easy to plan and enjoy.
Instacart also offers you the option to review ingredients on each grocery item before you purchase. You can always start a cart and return to it later; you don’t have to worry about blocking shelves in the store while you make healthy meal choices.
Instacart also saves your past purchases in your history. This allows you to easily reorder your favorite items like that carton of Unsweetened Milked Oats you grabbed last week, save time during subsequent purchases and reference your grocery staples the next time you’re back in the store.
Elmhurst plant-based milks are available at many grocery stores through Instacart, but you can also order yours online! Our shelf-stable packaging means you don’t have to worry about refrigeration until you are ready to drink and enjoy, and they stay good in your pantry for up to 6 months! You need to check out our plant-based milks today.
With a sudden spike over the past few years in interest in a plant-based diet, it might be tempting to believe that plant milks, such as almond milk, are relatively new products to the market. Not true -- almond milk has existed for centuries, likely a beverage of choice in the almond’s origin countries of the Middle East, North Africa and India for more decades than we’ll ever know. The hype surrounding almond milk might be relatively new, but only because we’re beginning to better understand the health benefits of almond milk, especially those benefits found in unsweetened almond milk.
So what are these benefits? Is there really that much difference in sweetened versus unsweetened almond milk? Is almond milk really as healthy as they say?
We’ve taken the time to answer these questions, and more. As long as you stick to the simplest recipes and ingredients when selecting your almond milk, you’ll be reaping the nutritional value of almonds and taking care of your body -- simply by drinking milk.
Almonds are recognized for containing high levels of Vitamin E. Vitamin E works hard in the body to lower cholesterol levels. Almonds are also high in unsaturated fat, which can work hand in hand with Vitamin E in lowering cholesterol. Additionally, this high concentration of unsaturated fats works to maintain post-meal satisfaction, helping to keep extra snacking at bay.
On top of that, many experts suggest that almond are an easy, tasty way to include more key nutrients throughout the day; naturally an excellent source of protein, magnesium, and zinc and an easy way to help you get closer to your daily recommended calcium intake.
Even having a handful of almonds throughout the day, these benefits are yours. Better yet, take advantage of one of the simplest almond milks on the market, made with only two ingredients - almonds and water. The more nutrient-dense the almond milk, the greater the benefits, which is why we make ours without emulsifiers, gums or artificial sweeteners and more raw nuts.
Finding an almond milk with little to no sugar doesn't have to be difficult, and these options offer infinitely more benefits than an almond milk full of additives. Sugar not only adds to the calorie count, but it works against the almond’s ability to help lower cholesterol, minimizing those healing properties. Not only that, but high sugar content can negatively affect skin clarity, gut health and immune functionality. It might take some time to get used to the pure, nutty flavor, but your body, skin and energy levels will all thank you for your attention to simpler ingredients. If your switch to almond milk is inspired by healthy living, you’ll want to take full advantage of almond milk’s nutritional value by opting for unsweetened almond milk instead when you can.
When you’re searching for the right almond milk, you’ll want an option that offers more of the health benefits without compromising flavor. That’s exactly the product we’ve created: a highly nutritional almond milk with no artificial sweeteners, for anyone looking to forgo the additives and cut straight to the chase. Why cut out health-boosting vitamins for gums or extra sugar, when you can enjoy a delicious, creamy almond milk free of it all, yet full of great flavor?
Blend the almond milk into your smoothies, use it as a dairy milk substitute in a recipe, pour it over your cereal, and be confident that the nutty flavor you’re enjoying is totally natural.