Enrich Your Day with Nutrition-Packed Plant-Based Milks!

Did you know between 2018 and 2021, 161 plant-based milks came to market in Canada? Now in 2023, the notion of using plant-based milks is common-place in our everyday lives. Of course, the most popular oat, almond, and soy varieties often take the spotlight, but other types include coconut, pea, hemp, macadamia, rice, and even peanut!

Interest in plant-based beverages has grown steadily along with changing consumer preferences. Top-selling soy beverages made way for rice and almond beverages, with oat beverages now experiencing a strong upward trend, as evidenced by their prevalence in literally every coffee shop in BC.

Five Plant-based Milks to Add to Your Grocery List

Earth’s Own Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Voted Canada’s Best Tasting Almond Milk and one of our personal favourites, Earth’s Own Unsweetened Vanilla is a perfectly balanced coffee topper with a kick. The subtle hint of vanilla – without overpowering sweetness – makes for an enjoyable addition to any beverage, cereal, recipe, or smoothie. The proudly Canadian brand sells a wide variety of milk alternatives, including this one, at most grocery retailers, including but not limited to Canadian Superstore, Save-On-Foods, Co-Op, IGA, Costco, Loblaws, Whole Foods, and Safeway.

Two Bears Barista Oat Milk

“Inspired by nature, proudly Canadian, and ferocious about what we do” is the motto of this Toronto-founded brand. Two Bears Barista Oat milk is known for its barista-quality formula that makes silky-smooth microfoam in both cafe and kitchen. It is made with oats, contains zero added cane sugar, and is tasty all on its own, making it suitable to use in smoothies, cereal, and granola. These come in packs of 12, but because they are shelf-stable, stocking up is not a problem. Get it delivered right to your door through online ordering directly through the Two Bears website.

Natura Organic Soy Beverage – Original

Another Canadian favourite, the Natura Organic Soy Beverage, is a must-try for soy lovers. Originally named Nutrisoya, the brand got its start making pasteurized tofu back in 1992. Since then, the now Natura Foods has expanded its offerings to four kinds of plant-based milk; soy, almond, oat, and rice. The brand’s head office and production facilities have relocated to Quebec, where they only use 100% organic, non-GMO soybeans. Use this on top of your morning drip or as a seamless substitute in any recipe. You can find this available for purchase at most Whole Foods, Save-On-Fo0ds, Choices, Superstore, and Thrifty’s locations, as well as online.

Milkadamia Barista Unsweetened

This “new, ready to drink liquid joy” is the Milkadamia Barista Unsweetened milk. Made from raw, non-GMO macadamias, this plant-based milk is ideal if you want to upgrade your morning coffee to a café misto or cappuccino at home. This subtle and creamy concoction is also gluten-free and Keto. Purchase at Whole Foods, Walmart, some local grocers, and online through their website for door delivery.

Silk Nextmilk Regular

Everyone’s invited on a smooth, delicious journey with Silk and their newest release, Nextmilk. This blend of coconut, oat, and soy is not to be overlooked. A winner in the Kantar Survey for Plant-Based Beverage category in Canada, Nextmilk is ideal for those making the switch to plantbased. This concoction is so balanced and tasty that it can be drunk on its own. Nextmilk makes for a great incorporation into any coffee, breakfast, or recipe. Find it available for purchase at most grocery retailers, including but not limited to Save-On-Foods, Walmart, Safeway, Loblaws, Whole Foods, Choices Markets, Superstore, and IGA.