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Eggnog
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Add vanilla, nutmeg, and sugar
8.0
dairy-free whole milk
substitute.
5 dairy-free substitutes for whole milk — top pick Eggnog at 80% function match.
all substitutes on this page are dairy-free
top substitutes
02
Oat Milk
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Closest plant-milk swap thanks to beta-glucan and dispersed starch; may need extra fat in custards
8.0
03
Coconut Milk
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Use canned light coconut milk; shake well, adds subtle sweetness and works in curries
7.5
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04
Soy Milk
6.51 cup : 1 cup
Good protein content (3-4g/cup); slight bean note works in baking but flag in unflavored applications
6.5
05
Almond Milk
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Lacks casein protein; thicken sauces with extra starch and add 1 tbsp milk powder for body
5.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Eggnog: May change brownies crumb density
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Eggnog: May not set as firmly when chilled
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Coconut Milk: Batter may spread differently
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Coconut Milk: Watch smoke point at high wok heat
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Coconut Milk: Coconut flavor changes neutral dairy dishes