Flaxseeds are a true superfood. These small but mighty seeds are packed with beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. And when you grind them into a flaxseed meal, or flour, you can throw it into your morning smoothie, sprinkle it over cereal or yogurt, and use it in your baked goods for an extra dose of nutrients. Oh, and did I mention that flaxseed meal is also a great vegan egg substitute for baking? Plus, [...]
How To Make Almond Flour At Home
Almond flour is a staple for gluten-free baking and probably one of the most popular gluten-free alternative flours available. (Probably in no small part because it's one of the lowest-carb flours available.) That said, it can be a little expensive, especially if you use it a lot. That’s why today, we will see if it can be easily made at home using much cheaper store brought almonds! What Kind Of Almonds Can I Use To Make [...]
Sesame Milk vs Milk: Which Is Better?
If you’re a milk drinker and are looking for a plant-based alternative that provides just as much protein per cup, look no further than sesame milk. This nutritious underdog is a nutty and naturally sweet alternative to traditional cow’s milk. Have I piqued your interest? If so, you’re going to want to read on and learn more about how these two compare. Comparing sesame milk vs milk Sesame milkCow milk (including whole, [...]
Tiger Nut Milk vs Milk: The Ultimate Verdict
Have you ever stumbled upon an alternative milk called tiger nut milk and wondered what it was? Although it sounds like milk squeezed out of a tiger, it has nothing to do with the animal, and everything to do with a nutrient-packed tuber called the tiger nut. While it's a small root vegetable, its unique shape and texture are likely what led to its unique name. So how does this creamy, dairy-free milk compare to regular ol’ [...]
Flavored Milk vs Milk: The Ultimate Verdict
Flavored milk takes a simple glass of milk and adds a delightful blend of flavor – most commonly chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla. It’s an umbrella term for any milk with added flavors, which means the base milk could be mammal milk or plant-based milk, which means anyone can give it a try. So why would someone opt for flavored milk over milk and vice versa? We’ll explore the ins and outs of these two types of milk right [...]
How to Make Homemade Potato Milk
While we all used to be forced to drink dairy milk and nothing else, these days there are all kinds of weird and interesting varieties of milk alternatives out there for us to try. While dairy-free milk like soy and almond and pretty well known by now, there are still a few that most people have yet to hear of, and one of the most interesting is potato milk. Most people certainly wouldn’t ever imagine drinking a potato [...]
