The Dairy Alternative That is Here To Stay

Nut mylks are one of the fastest growing beverages used as an alternative to dairy milk. One reason for this is because many people are now switching to a more vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Another reason people are turning to these alternatives is due to health issues and/or the inability to digest lactose or casein found in dairy.

Coconut and other nut mylks are popping up quickly on the shelves of almost every grocery store nowadays. However, it is hard to find a raw, soaked and sprouted (easier to digest) mylk and unfortunately, most contain flavours, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. It is best to make your own or find a local organic café or restaurant that can make them for you.

Nut mylks are made by soaking, preferably overnight, any type of nut. Then blending it in a blender and straining it through a mesh nut mylk bag. It’s that easy, and now you have a dairy free mylk, high in plant-based protein and amino acids. One cup of nuts can make 2 litres of mylk but if you prefer it creamier, just use more nuts. It is important to only use organic nuts, especially almonds, as nuts are highly sprayed with pesticides. According to many studies, pesticides can lead to organ damage, so we do not want to be drinking non-organic nut mylks.

At Glow Juicery we make sprouted almond mylk, coconut mylk and cashew mylk. Unsweetened as well as flavoured.Pre-order just about any delicious flavour. Lavender, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mocha, matcha, chai, cinnamon vanilla, golden and more. Raw mylks are sweetened with maple syrup. These mylks make great lattes, smoothies, bulletproof coffee’s and even on the go snack all by itself.

If you’ve been searching for an organic, delicious and healthy dairy alternative, call us at Glow Juicery and restaurant in Duncan, and pre-order your favourite flavoured mylk. Unflavoured mylks do not usually require a pre-order. Three different sizes to choose from. Glow Juicery 250 597-2595 duncan@ glowjuicery.ca 3- 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan

Brandy Mandrusiak Owner/Chef, Glow Juicery and Restaurant