There are multiple types of milk power products you can get – including whole milk (full fat) and skimmed. You can also get a number of other powdered dairy products such as whey and buttermilk. Creamy Consistency: Oat milk is known for its creamy texture, which is maintained in powder form. It’s a fantastic addition to coffee, tea, and cereals, providing a smooth and comforting experience. The key to this DIY is making sure all of the moisture is completely removed – to stop mould from being able to grow (as it needs moisture). On top of that, make sure the container you store it in is also completely dry and airtight. Some people actually vacuum seal it, to further extend the shelf life.

Some people may decide to try non-dairy milk for the first time or make the full-on switch to plant-based milk because they fancy a change, whereas others may do so for health or lifestyle reasons. 2Now, soy milk powder isn’t made the same way as soy milk liquid; instead, it once again begins from solid soybeans. The soybeans are soaked and heated, then strained, dried, and ground to powder. The only difference between soy milk and soy milk powder is that the former is already mixed with water.

Coconut milk powder is a common powdered milk alternative primarily used in cooking due to its creamy nature and widespread use in Asian cuisine. And seeing as dairy milk typically comes from cows or sheep, it’s one of the products that’s not found within the vegan diet. Just like dairy milk, if soy milk goes off, you’ll know about it because it will slightly smell and the texture will change when you pour it. Make a treat: Alfano suggests replacing some — or all — the flour in baked goods with powdered vegan milk. Here's a decadent idea: Use peanut butter powder for extra protein and flavor when you're making homemade energy bites and bars, Alfano suggests. An Asian cooking staple, soy milk is the product of soaking soya beans overnight, stripping them of their skins and then blending them with water before straining them.I don’t drink a lot of dairy milk, however, for the times that I do – I will sometimes struggle to finish the entire bottle of store-bought milk within the short shelf-life. By making your own powdered milk, you can reduce waste, use the milk at a later date and keep it on hand for emergencies in long-term storage.