FLAX MILK
is Flax milk a good plant-based milk substitute or alternative?
Flax milk is a one of the best plant-based milk substitute to dairy milk. Flax milk is healthy and good for the income of vitamin E as some brands fortified their recipe. Flax milk is also lactose free and gluten free.
How Flax milk is made?
Flax milk is a plant milk made by blending flax seeds in water. The flax milk has a creamy texture and nutty flavor.
The hardest part is just remembering to soak the flaxs the night before. Here’s how you make it:
- Soak 1 cup of flax seeds overnight, then drain and rinse;
- Add the flax seeds and 4 cups of water (plus any sweeteners) to a high-powered blender;
- Blend on high for a minute;
- Pour into a storage container and refrigerate.
Drink the flax milk straight up or use it in a recipe as you would any dairy milk.
Flax milk recipe video
is Flax milk healthy?
Although flax milk is not nearly as nutritious as cow's milk, enriched products come close. They frequently contain added vitamin D, calcium and protein, making them more similar to regular milk in nutritional content. However, flax milk is naturally rich in several vitamins and minerals.
Flax milk benefits & side effects
✓ Flax milk is nutritious
✓ Flax milk is low in calories
✓ Flax milk doesn't raise blood sugar
✓ Flax milk is dairy-free
✓ Flax milk may strengthen your bones
✓ Flax milk may reduce the risk of heart disease
✓ Flax milk is high in vitamin D
✓ Flax milk is easy to make
Flax milk calories
39 Kcal per cup or 129g
Flax milk nutrition & nutrients
Protein 1.55 g
Fat 2.88 g
Carbs 1.52 g
Vitamin E 49% of the RDI
Thiamin 11% of the RDI
Riboflavin 7% of the RDI
Magnesium 5% of the RDI
Flax milk is naturally rich in several vitamins & minerals, especially vitamin E.
Since flax milk is lacking in many nutrients, it is not suitable as a milk replacement for baby, child or infants (any age old).
Flax milk form
Flax milk can be found in retail stores in different form: Dry milk in powder, liquid in carton, uht in tretapack, canned, creamer, yogurt, ice cream, with vanilla, with protein, in smoothie, with calcium, unsweetened, whipped cream, cheese, keto, kefir, butter, condensed, sweetened, evaporated, in your coffee, cappuccino, machiatto or latte.
Does Flax milk go bad?
Once you open the carton or you produce your homemade flax milk: It can sit for about 7 to 10 days in the fridge
Flax milk brands & retail stores
Flax milk is sold by the following brands and in retail stores: Starbucks, Walmart, Breeze, Costco, aldi, etc.
Flax milk vs cow milk or other plant-based milk
Flax milk contains no cow's milk or other animal products, making it a great option for vegans and those who are intolerant or allergic to milk.
Many people are intolerant to milk sugar (lactose intolerant) and unable to completely digest it. Undigested lactose passes down to the colon where it is fermented by the resident bacteria, leading to excessive gas, bloating, diarrhea and associated discomfort.
Being dairy free, flax milk contains no lactose at all, making it a suitable milk replacement for people with lactose intolerance.
Flax milk is an imitation milk and doesn't contain any dairy at all, which makes it a popular milk alternative for vegans and people with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.