Top 11 Plant-Based Drinks for Breakfast

Oat drinks are constantly featured in pretty much every list of best non-dairy drinks. So, if you haven’t tried it yet, here’s what to expect: a creamy texture, a mild flavour and a naturally sweet taste. It’s great for cooking, delicious to drink on its own and a match made in heaven for cereals, smoothies and lattes. Plus, you can also make it at home.

For oat fans, oat drinks and our delicious Cheerios make a great combination. Give it a go!

The new-comer on the dairy-free milk alternative aisle are pea-based drinks. But before you imagine your breakfast cereals sloshing in a bowl of green juice that tastes just like peas, you’ll be happy to know pea beverages come in a creamy colour and don’t have the vegetable’s flavour. It’s often considered the cow’s milk alternative that tastes the most like cow’s milk, which makes it a great option if you’re having trouble adjusting to the nutty taste of almond milk or you’re not a fan of the soy milk flavour. Wondering how to use pea beverages? Add it to cereals, smoothies and your favourite pancake recipes. Pour it over porridge, coffee or enjoy it in a glass on its own.

Soy drinks are the stars of the non-dairy drink alternatives as they’re often considered the most popular  beverages out of all. Soy drinks come in many different flavours, from simple to chocolate, vanilla or coconut. Whichever option you prefer, it will make a great addition to the morning bowl of cereals.

Who knew that a combination of finely-ground almonds and water could taste so heavenly? The nutty flavour is unmistakeable, but it’s all wrapped in a smooth, slightly sweet drink you can use in pretty much everything that requires milk. Try it with your morning cereals, add your favourite cereal toppings and you’ve got a delicious breakfast without dairy.

If you’re not sure what cereals work best with an almond drink, give the crunchy Shredded Wheat Honey and Nut a go for a supremely nutty morning meal.

Another new addition to the non-dairy drinks family, macadamia beverage might soon become a favourite in coffee shops. Its creamy texture makes it perfect for the morning coffee and adds a special twist to lattes, golden milk recipes and smoothies. If you love a nutty flavour to accompany your breakfast cereals, give macadamia drinks a go.

This plant-based drink alternative is still a rare sight on supermarket shelves as it’s a relatively new non-dairy drink, but given the popularity of quinoa, an ingredient that’s now present in everything from salads to smoothies, , this may soon change. If you’re lucky to see it on your next shopping trip, it’s good to know that quinoa beverages are similar to oat drinks. They work great with smoothies, you can pour quinoa drink in your coffee or use it to prepare a delicious bowl of cereals.

If you’re on a plant-based diet, but trying to avoid nuts, or you’re not a fan of nutty flavours, an alternative plant-based drink to try is rice milk. Its taste is very bland, so you’ll often find it in its sweetened version, or with added ingredients to help it make more of an impression on our taste buds. But the great thing about it is that rice  drink works with almost anything. It’s a great substitute in recipes, and works well as a base for smoothies. When it comes to a cereal breakfast, a plant-based rice drink makes good combinations with whatever ingredients you choose to add as a topping, since it doesn’t come with an overpowering flavour. We’re thinking maple syrup to sweeten it up and cocoa powder to give it a nice chocolate taste.

If you love almonddrinks, give cashew beverages a go too. The two drinks are both favourites with fans of nutty flavours, and you can even find blends that mix the two together, so you have it all in one cup. Add it to your coffee or smoothie, and try it with your favourite cereals too. Fans of cashew milk also recommend it as a great addition to your morning tea, so why not take a chance on this tasty plant drink alternative. It might turn out to be your favourite of them all.

You can find coconut drinks either in a carton, or in a can for the more condensed version. If you love coconut, the subtle flavour of this beverage will win you over. However, if you’re planning to pour it over your morning cereals, go for the more diluted carton version. Its tropical taste make it quite special among the rest of non-dairy drinks alternatives, so if you’re looking to add a special twist to your coffee, smoothie or cereals, a coconut drink is the way to go.

We know flax seeds as the versatile ingredient in breads, muffins, casseroles or sauces. You might have sprinkled them on top of your breakfast cereals or added them to your mid-day yoghurt treat. But did you know you can also enjoy them in liquid form? Flax drink is made with water and flax oil or ground flax seeds. You will often find pea protein as one of the ingredients for an extra boost, which makes it similar to pea drinks. It might take a bit of getting used to its bitter undertones, but if you’re looking for a gluten-free milk alternative, flax drinks tick all the boxes. Plus, you can sweeten it to your liking or enjoy the flavour as it is.

You may have heard of hemp k beverages as the latest trend in the world of non-dairy milk alternatives. If you’re not sure what to expect, imagine the flavour of almond  drink (but with an even nuttier taste) and the consistency of skimmed milk mixed together and you won’t be too far off the best hemp drinks have to offer. There are sweet tones in there as well, plus the watery texture making it great for pouring it in a glass and drinking it on its own. But if you’re a fan of the taste, why not add it to your recipes, give your coffee an exciting new twist or pour it over your cereals and mix your favourite flavours together.

There are many plant-based drinks to choose from, but if you’ve got your favourite already, here are a few ideas for incorporating dairy or non-dairy milk into your post-workout meals.