10 of the BEST Dairy Free Hacks!

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0:00 Dairy Free Hacks!
0:34 1. Soy milk is the best milk substitute
1:24 2. Make your own plant-based milk
2:41 3. Make your own low-fat ice cream
4:33 4. Make whipped cream out of coconut milk
5:59 5. Make your own mac & cheese
9:02 6. Make alfredo sauce from tofu
10:23 7. Homemade mozzarella cheese
14:34 8. Homemade nacho cheese
16:20 9. Make your own cream of mushroom soup
17:48 10. Make your own yogurt in instant pot

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@carleymills322 25 күн бұрын

I don’t know why your channel isn’t more popular! All of your videos are legit gold! I have been vegan for 8 almost 9 years and I learned about veganism on KZfaq and pretty much my only vegan community is on youtube. I only recently discovered your channel, but I am so grateful! I love the realistic and simplistic way you do things! It’s so refreshing to see someone with a big family making plant based living so accessible. This video alone is so helpful because like you said so many people don’t want to give up cheese, but it’s really not good for us or our health. Plus we are so lucky to have so many ways to transform plant based whole foods into cheesy goodness. Also your kiddos are super adorable I love seeing their reactions to all the vegan goodies! Especially the ice cream haha I always lick my bowl clean too 😂💜 Keep up the amazing work vegan super mama! Also I can’t wait to try making my own cheese and yogurt I have everything I need to make them both yay! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings and gratitude to you and your family! 🌼💕🌼💓

@lisarobertson6805 24 күн бұрын

Me too! it’s been 10 years for me now.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

You are the sweetest! This literally just made my day!! Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much!

@franciscachesca 20 күн бұрын

Are you kidding? Her channnel grows faster then any other channel I watch. I am with her from the start. She provides great content and deserves every follower.

@vegan3650 25 күн бұрын

that is why vegan is best. not harming animals is the most important reason of all.

@jeanninewinkley5317 25 күн бұрын

I make various cheeses like this at home. If you freeze them, you can shred them and then sprinkle them on like regular cheese. I use a salad shooter to shred. You have to keep them in the freezer. My store them in a Ziploc bag so I can bang it on the counter to break it up before using. I am loving all your recipes.

@terredee 25 күн бұрын

GREAT TIPS! Thank you.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

This is seriously the best tip ever! Thank you for sharing!

@meganrichardson6471 25 күн бұрын

Your tofu Alfredo was a game changer for me. I had tried so many sauces and didn’t like them but I LOVE that one. I did adjust it a little by using silken extra firm tofu because I think it’s creamier for sauces. I also figured out how to make other sauces from it like a cheese sauce and sour cream. The tofu and a little cashew and plant milk combo is a perfect base for me. So thank you!!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Yay!!! I am so glad! I love that sauce too! I will have to try it with silken tofu!

@pda2836 5 күн бұрын

Yes, agreed, the shelf stable silken tofu also has less "flavor" when making sauces, mayo, etc. Loved all the hacks on this video!

@plantbasedwithpeggy7682 24 күн бұрын

I do appreciate all you do for us! My husband had quadruple bypass surgery, so that is what plunged us into a plant based diet 5 years ago. We also avoid coconut milk due to the high saturated fat content. When I really want that creamy coconut flavor, I sub with soy milk, arrowroot powder, and coconut extract. Works like a charm!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

So smart!!! I need to try that in some of my curry dishes!

@ggjr61 25 күн бұрын

Coconut and coconut cream are high in saturated fat too. If you’re really concerned about saturated fat you shouldn’t eat it.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Agreed. It is a once in a while treat--Usually for things like Thanksgiving pie or something.

@balderdashery1 25 күн бұрын

I have a massive problem with this video! What to try first! Fantastic!

@CharGC123 25 күн бұрын

Great video!! After blending all the ingredients for the mozz, try adding some more beans or oat flour, if necessary, to make it the consistency of a thin batter, then instead of cooking it in the pot separately, just just pour or drizzle it onto the pizza and it will set in the oven. It may not seem as stretchy but it tastes the same and is soooo much easier! Also, if you are making that whipped cream for your hubby, it's not at all heart healthy because coconut is loaded with saturated fat. A much safer option for him would be to whip aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) with some sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar. You can even bake it into meringue cookies! And great tip about making mayo out of yogurt! It is so much healthier and tastes great with a bit of dijon and kala namak (black salt.... a sulphur, eggy salt you can get online or from an Indian market. A great addition to chickpea flour for eggless omelets, potato or macaroni, salads, and so on.

@terredee 25 күн бұрын

SO MANY GREAT IDEAS! Thank you.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Love the Mozz pizza tip! Brilliant!! Now I need to try it. Also, when I made aquafaba whipped cream it tasted so salty, so I am going to have to try it again how you suggested!

@davidthescottishvegan 25 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍 Ali for sharing vegan dairy alternatives. Dairy was the hardest thing to give up when I went vegan/plant based but thankfully alternatives exist now. Giving up animal based foods has been the best lifestyle decision I have made, I only regret I didn't do it sooner. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤️ Ali and family.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

So good to hear from you David! You are amazing!

@StarchCoach 25 күн бұрын

Tip for spreading the mozzarella cheese on pizza. Freeze it, then grate onto pizza!

@greentree_ 22 күн бұрын

Easier would be just put that mixture into a squeeze bottle, like a ketchup squeeze bottle, and spread it that way.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Oh. My. Gosh. You are brilliant!!!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

@@greentree_ Such a good idea! I totally should have thought about that!

@raeraesma 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing another wonderful video. I look forward to seeing your videos all week, and appreciate all of your hard work in making them. Take care. 😊

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

This means so much! It is a lot of work, so I really appreciate this!

@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 17 күн бұрын

I’m so glad this came up on my feed! I’ve been struggling with dairy free for about a year and a half. And I finally decided to see about making cheese. I won’t be using your recipes with tapioca starch or cornstarch because they are hot Carb (I follow a low carb diet.) But I’ve struggled to make rip topping from coconut milk. Now I see that I didn’t probably whip it enough. Can’t wait to see what else you have.

@karenzielke9387 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. There is a typo in the printed recipe for the mozzarella cheese. The video states 1/4 cup tapioca starch; the printed recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups tapioca starch. Can't wait to try the pizza! Thanks.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for catching that! I'll fix it!

@jeanninek.campbell9557 23 күн бұрын

Holy Moly. This Mac n Cheese is over the top delicious! And she is not joking, super easy! AND you have prep for a second batch for another time! This recipe just bumped to the top of my “bring a recipe to share” Go To list! You are killing it @Alisia!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Yay!!! I am so glad! You just made my day!

@woodworkinggirl5525 4 күн бұрын

New here🤗 I’m so happy you watch the saturated fats. Strokes run in my family, my dad was 46 when he had his. He is now 72🙏 He always watches his saturated fats. I, at 49 yrs old, have elevated lipoprotein little a. Im trying to eat more plant base. Its a struggle, but Im trying. I just made your cheese powder for mac and cheese. you are brilliant. Please keep stuff coming like this. I use pure stevia to sweeten things. I don’t know if that’s good or not🤔 My husband is pre diabetic, so we got to try to take better care of ourselves ❤️ Im going to try the ice cream 😊 would love to see more ice cream recipes, high protein meals and quick grab and go high protein vegan snacks❤️christy from va

@plantwhys 2 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!

@MandyRoy425 25 күн бұрын

Have you tried Next Milk? It’s not pure like the other milks, but it’s borderline creepy how much it tastes like cow milk (from what I remember). I feel like it could be a good transition milk for people switching to a vegan diet.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

I haven't tried it but now I want to!

@teachmetostyle 25 күн бұрын

Love your videos. Would love to see you do an Aldi haul and show how u used the items. Preferably a week haul with week meals

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

What a great idea!!

@angelasofia7726 15 күн бұрын

Nice recepies!

@karenmiller1105 25 күн бұрын

Awesome ideas. Thanks.

@mandywatson8927 25 күн бұрын

An even easier way to make almond milk is to use almond flour and then you don’t have to squeeze it out it was a game changer for me

@terredee 25 күн бұрын

Do you have a recipe for the almond flour?

@cyndij8312 23 күн бұрын

@terredee you can buy almond flour.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

I think you just blew my mind! Whaaaaat! Ok, now I have to try it!

@carolosborne126 17 күн бұрын

Trader Joe’s soy milk is the best and makes delicious yogurt. I’ve been making it for a while and don’t even sweeten it. Just top with fresh cut up fruit and homemade sourdough granola. Yummy. Thanks for the other great dairy hacks!

@Safire2159 16 күн бұрын

I'm not new to a plant based diet but I really love your videos!!!! Super interesting and useful content. Thank you!! :)

@murranz 25 күн бұрын

Good Thanks

@peggymontague6619 25 күн бұрын

One of the best videos you've done.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you!!!

@dotythrift 25 күн бұрын

New subscriber, this was amazing! Thank you 😊

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

So grateful you are here!

@jccastle3452 25 күн бұрын

Awesome video. You are a lifesaver..... literally... Thank you.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you!!

@MichaelToub 24 күн бұрын

So many things I want to try in this video. Thank you so much! And thanks for the emphasis on low saturated fat!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Yay! So glad it could help!

@debbievilla4609 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharhling

@tisharodriguez9541 20 күн бұрын

Hi! I recently watched an interview with you and Chef AJ. You mentioned some books and I think a doctor when you were first researching plant based diets. Do you have a list of doctors/books that you recommend researching/reading? I like your cooking! It’s very straightforward. I’ve had trouble moving on from basic foods like salad and potatoes.

@pda2836 5 күн бұрын

Great video! I look forward to trying the mac n cheez - I will add steamed broccoli, asparagus & carmelized onions to the pot for a complete meal. YUM!!

@plantwhys 2 күн бұрын

Brilliant!

@sallycole8880 18 күн бұрын

Great channel I just discovered you!!!!

@debbievilla4609 18 күн бұрын

All so yummy 😋 😊

@MarcyStuart 25 күн бұрын

I can't have too much soy, but I'm hoping the alternative kinds will work as well. By alternative I mean fava bean or some other bean tofu. I'm going to try your cheese mixes, my husband is a stubborn diabetic, he's only now starting to like plant-based cheeses. Thanks for making it simpler.

@leapintothewild 24 күн бұрын

I’m allergic to soy, and am really grateful for chickpea and fava bean tofu!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Try out the alternatives and let me know how it works!

@bettyspence9992 25 күн бұрын

Awesome hacks!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@cmkirn 12 күн бұрын

You can whip up aqua faba in a stand or hand mixer till it becomes whipped❤️ And it doesn’t collapse like egg whites would.

@nancycosgrove4005 25 күн бұрын

I love your videos!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@garnerfish5 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for your content. I’m new to this plant based diet, and am still trying to make the full switch. I do have a question…. I see so much soy products being used everywhere I look at plant based recipes. Growing up (I’m in my 50s), I remember hearing how bad soy is for you and that it is GMO? Maybe I am remembering false information?? Also, I’d love for you to share the cookie recipe you made with the almond meal that was left over from making almond milk.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Yes, soy used to be considered something to stay away from, but. more and more research is actually showing that the opposite is true. Soy can actually reduce your risk of cancer. As long as you are not eating the super processed versions often. But things like tofu, soy milk, tempeh, etc are one of the best foods you can consume to reduce your risk of breast cancer. In my life video recording about breast cancer I go into detail about it. Feel free to check it out.

@cindychurch925 24 күн бұрын

Love your videos

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@stefbmccoy8297 18 күн бұрын

loved this video. i am subbing

@4waystoyummy 20 күн бұрын

I love your non fussy cooking videos. Since you have children interested in the kitchen experience...and eating, I would love to send you my children's vegetable cookbook. Would you me to send you a copy? Over 52 recipes. Thanks! Keep up the great work!

@greentree_ 22 күн бұрын

Use a squeeze bottle to apply the cheese. Or a ziplock bag cut a hole in the corner. Like applying icing.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

SO so so smart!

@cynthiadepka394 20 күн бұрын

What would you suggest as a non dairy coffee creamer? Lived your hacks!

@user-ke8fq7rc3r 13 күн бұрын

Hi - I would like to make the tofu alfredo sauce, but am allergic to cashews. Could you suggest a substitute for them, please? I discovered your channel last week and am really enjoying it. Great ideas that are not complicated - just what is needed for good health. Thank you!

@CitiesForTheFuture2030 11 күн бұрын

Hallo. I'm new to your channel so busy working through all your videos. I'm glad I'm not the only one addicted to dairy - Western diets tend to build around dairy. I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years, but the switch to full veganism has been very difficult (I didn't know about chickpeas & aquafaba). Lately I've been making rice milk which is great for most things... except in my coffee. I see you do have a vegan hot drink video - there next - so can hopefully ditch the coffee too! Nuts are quite expensive in my country so I'm going to have to very choosy about how I use those. I'm on a very strict budget so I try to make as much as I can from scratch, including basic baking & cooking ingredients. And I'm finding out just how easy that can be most of the time... except pasta (I think I will leave that to the professionals)! One of the things I do make is flatbreads (using flour, water & a little oil) in various forms - very versatile. I've recently seen a video on how to make tortillas using sweet potato - going to give that a try! It's actually amazing just how popular flatbreads are around world - India, Turkiye, the Middle East, Italy (in the form of pizza), Spain & South America etc (I'm trying to ditch bread). Thanks for an awesome channel - I'm looking forward to exploring further, especially your budget meals! I have signed up for your free meal planner.

@PlateAndProgress 17 күн бұрын

Hi, I just found your channel today and I enjoy yout contact. Regarding the Mozz cheese, I'm thinking if you make the cheese the day before, and let it cool and harden in the fridge, you may be able to shred it or slice it thin to apply to your pizza more easily? Im going to try your [mac and] cheese sauce mix today. We're not a fan of Nutritional Yeast, but I'll still try it. Something you said made me think of using PB2 Cashew Powder too, or even white bean powder for a nut-free option. I'm going to try all 3 and see which one I like better. Thanks for the ideas!

@pda2836 5 күн бұрын

The brand of nutritional yeast really makes a difference. There are some brands we don't like, and some that are sooo tasty!!

@katiewilliams9537 24 күн бұрын

When I make curry, instead of coconut milk, to make it low fat, I use one pack of silken tofu and juice of a whole lime. Sauce Stash provided that tip! 😎

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

I can't wait to try this!!

@kkoeshall9136 24 күн бұрын

Regarding making your own plant milk, It's so easy! I know you used soaked almonds and water in your video, but truly it is so much easier to use 1 c of super fine blanched almond flour (I buy mine at Costco or Walmart) to four to five cups of water. Blend it literally for like 30 seconds, and then pour it through a nut milk bag. It's perfect every time. Of course if you want to sweeten it you certainly can, but I'm telling you when I saw this about using almond flour on social media about 8 months ago, I thought oh my word! This is genius! And I've not gone back to buying almond milk. I do however have some shelf stable almond milk in my pantry should I ever run out of almond flour, but that's really just very emergencies, and I haven't had to use it yet 😊.

@cyndij8312 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for mentioning this! I accidentally bought a second bag of almond flour and need to use it.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

I am seriously going to try this next time!

@jamiecee4960 15 күн бұрын

My Brother always told me that Cheese is the worst food to eat. And It plays havoc on me. But I still eat it. lol.

@JPMasonDun 23 күн бұрын

Show us what you make with the leftover almond meal!!!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

Cookies! But I eyeball the recipe. I need to write it down one of these days!

@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 17 күн бұрын

@@plantwhysyes, please!!!

@kathybock4176 25 күн бұрын

Can I have the nacho cheese recipe please. I couldnt find it in the link. Thank you!!

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

It is hyperlinked inside the Mozz recipe.

@johnblagrove5177 23 күн бұрын

Hi, i saw someone said to used ice cold water to blend the Oats milk, is it so for for the Almond or just plain room temperature water. I'm watching and noting for hacks carefully. Thanks a mil.😊❤👍🇯🇲

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

You can use room temperature water for almond milk. That is just for oat milk.

@gov683 11 күн бұрын

...dates good sub for sugar, corn starch not necessary for mac & non cheese,, still looking for healthy veg bouillon Good to know this stuff

@carolosborne126 12 күн бұрын

Please tell me a good sub for coffee creamer. I've tried about all the plant based creamers from the store and don't like any. Either they are too watery or taste chemically.

@WE__BTS 25 күн бұрын

The easiest and tastiest vegan ice cream is frozen fruit with a juicer (doesn’t have to be bananas!). Makes amazing soft serve. The only downside is you can’t refreeze any leftovers bc it tastes terrible in that case

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

I need to buy a juicer!

@SuperBookdragon 22 күн бұрын

I don't do all that extra careful cleaning of the bowls and my yoghurt does fine

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

SO good to know!! ha ha that gives me an excuse to skip that step!

@DeeJones-oz3cs 13 күн бұрын

I wonder if you can freeze it and shred it over the pizza.

@greentree_ 23 күн бұрын

Hey, could you please interview CASSIDY & JORDAN GUNDERSEN authors of the book WORD OF WISDOM HOPE, HEALING, AND THE DESTROYING ANGEL ? I enjoyed your video on the WoW.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

I love Cassidy! When I eventually start a podcast I would love to interview her!

@leapintothewild 24 күн бұрын

I’ve never been much of a dairy person anyway esp since it caused me horrible congestion, except for melted cheese on pizza or Mexican, but what clinched it for me was hearing this somewhere on a physician’s channel (McDougal? Greger?)… milk is liquid mucus, yogurt is gelatinous mucus, and cheese is solidified mucus! 🤮

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

ha ha gross!

@PlateAndProgress 17 күн бұрын

Are you one of the sisters from Six Sister's Stuff? You talk like them, and kinda look like them too.

@nitaweitzel822 24 күн бұрын

Almonds require large amounts of water. No good

@irenecohen8708 11 күн бұрын

Isn’t this a lot of sodium for someone who has had a stroke?

@plantwhys 10 күн бұрын

I usually use LITE salt in my house.

@greentree_ 22 күн бұрын

Instead of coming up with all these substitutions, these are still processed foods after all, what about just eat the real thing once in a while? After all being vegan isn’t a requirement for health, we can have unprocessed animal foods here and there. I saw a comment from you saying you’re not vegan, but 90% plant based. What is in your 10% and how often?

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

It's true, sometimes it is just easier to eat the real thing. The problem is that if I buy cheese, then i will want to revert to old patterns and use it like I used to--basically all the time. So if it's not in my home, then I eat plant-based 90% of the time. The times I don't is when other people feed me (Like Sunday dinner at my mom's house) or if we are going out to eat and there isn't healthy vegan options.

@greentree_ 21 күн бұрын

@@plantwhys please read my comment about Joseph Smith’s position on consuming fish. I really want to know your opinion on it.

@greentree_ 21 күн бұрын

@@plantwhys I’m trying to decrease my meat consumption and just the times that people give us food or out at events, that seems to be enough that I don’t have to cook meat at home. That will save me money for sure. I still believe in consuming sardines and eggs weekly.

@melwineera 25 күн бұрын

Did your husband take the poison shots?

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

His stroke was in 2019--before the pandemic.

@greentree_ 22 күн бұрын

Soy is or isn’t healthy? That’s the question. We hear so much negativity about soy that I can’t trust soy. I did eat textured vegetable protein (soy meat that looks like ground beef) growing up in Brazil when we wanted to lower the grocery budget.

@plantwhys 21 күн бұрын

The most recent research is showing that unprocessed soy (soy milk, tempeh, tofu, etc) is actually really good for you and can reduce your risk of breast cancer. I go into detail on this in my breast cancer video I did. You can watch it under the live recordings tab.

@greentree_ 21 күн бұрын

@@plantwhyswhat about for men? Estrogen?