Dairy-Free Milk Substitute
1:1 swap with rule of thumb on which non-dairy works best for which application.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter cups + application.
- 1:1 swap.
About this calculator
Most non-dairy milks substitute 1:1 with dairy milk by volume. Best by application: baking (soy or oat — protein for structure), coffee (oat for foaming + sweetness), savory cooking (soy for richness), cereal/drinking (any). Avoid: fat-free almond milk in cream sauces (won't emulsify), coconut milk where you don't want coconut flavor, sweetened versions in savory.
Frequently asked
Best for baking?+
Curdling in coffee?+
Macros vary?+
Sweetened vs unsweetened?+
Buttermilk substitute?+
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