Recipes and Cooking How to Cook Cooking Basics Milk Substitutes Don't let spoiled milk spoil your recipe. Use one of our milk substitutes to save the day. If you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or dairy-free, try our picks for non-dairy milk substitutes. By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 9, 2015 Share Tweet Pin Email Get our free emergency substitutions chart! Substitutes for Milk For 1 cup milk, substitute 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water or 1 cup water plus 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder. More ingredient substitutions Non-Dairy Milk Substitutes If you need to cut dairy out of your diet, substitute an equal amount of one of these non-dairy milks. Soy milk is similar to dairy milk in nutrition, with similar amounts of fat, protein, and fiber. Almond milk contains less fat and calories than dairy milk, and it's high in vitamins and minerals. Rice milk is a tasty alternative to dairy milk, and it has less fat and more antioxidants. Rice milk, though, is lower in dairy and calcium. Coconut milk is gluten-free and soy-free, making it great for those with gluten-related dietary restrictions. More healthy substitutions Get our free emergency substitutions chart! Get our free healthy cooking substitutions chart! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit