When you tell someone that you are vegan or staying off dairy, the question you are often asked is how you fulfil your cravings for those yummy milkshakes and creamy smoothies. What most people do not understand is that following a specific diet plan does not mean that you need to part with your favoured snacks and drinks. We live in a modern world with plenty of substitutes available for all foods and your favourite milkshakes and smoothies are no exception to that. You would be amazed to find the types of milkshakes you could make using plant-based milk.
Using almond milk, soy milk or other plant-based milk substitutes readily available in the market and with a few tweaks to the recipes, you could blend any of those creamy treats you want sans any dairy. The badam milk shake or the fruit milkshakes made with almond milk are not distinguishable from the dairy-based milkshakes when it comes to their texture and taste. But the case isn’t the same when you compare the health benefits of both these options. Non-dairy milk is rich in minerals and vitamins and it is an added advantage that they are low on cholesterol and fat. The beverages and desserts made with plant-based milk are a boon for people with slow digestive systems or allergic reactions to lactose. You could also have these delish treats without any regrets as vegan milk promotes weight loss by enhancing your metabolism.
So, what is stopping you from making your first vegan milkshake? Grab your carton of almond or soy milk and try out those multitudes of non-dairy drink recipes you can find online. Let me assure you that the chocolate milk shake blunged with almond milk and cocoa powder is so good that even your dairy-loving friend would be dying to dig into it!
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