10 of the BEST Dairy Free Hacks!

[@carleymills322]

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 KZbin 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]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@franciscachesca]

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]

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

[@franciscachesca]

Please always stay so down to earth, because you are so sweet. I have been Vegan for years and I still watch every video of you and learn new things (or remember things I forgot about). Your channel will grow I hope you always stay how you are. Because you are a joy too watch.

[@jeanninewinkley5317]

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]

GREAT TIPS! Thank you.

[@plantwhys]

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

[@DorothyMcLean-th8et]

Wow- you’re a genius. Thank you so much- great ideas!

[@meganrichardson6471]

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]

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

[@pda2836]

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

[@davidthescottishvegan]

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]

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

[@plantbasedwithpeggy7682]

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]

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

[@balderdashery1]

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

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

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.

[@Unknown2Yoo]

In the rare instance someone has night shade allergies and can't have tapioca, experimenting with psyllium husks powder can get the same melty feature. It'll be a softer cheese, and the color may be off putting to some, but I just like to share that as an option. Having a milk and night shade allergies make finding or making alternatives very difficult.

[@ardishafdahl8296]

I love the soy milk from TJs. My 38 year old son was arguing with me about soy milk having all the additives - I said not so with TJs! He couldn’t believe it and had to check it out. Win goes to mama! ❤😂

[@karenzielke9387]

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]

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

[@raeraesma]

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]

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

[@woodworkinggirl5525]

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]

Thank you!!!

[@jeanninek.campbell9557]

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]

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

[@murranz]

Good Thanks

[@nolow_life]

"you can milk a cow or you can milk almonds" yep, also.. almonds aren't sentient, don't need to be force impregnated, and don't need to be separated from their children in order to be milked 💚

[@FunUrth]

❤❤

[@CR-zl1px]

I just came across your channel…. Where have you been? I never knew you were out there, thank you so much for all your recipes, thank you 💕💕💕💕💕

[@teachmetostyle]

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]

What a great idea!!

[@peggymontague6619]

One of the best videos you've done.

[@plantwhys]

Awe! Thank you!!!

[@jccastle3452]

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

[@plantwhys]

Awe! Thank you!!

[@karenmiller1105]

Awesome ideas. Thanks.

[@dotythrift]

New subscriber, this was amazing! Thank you 😊

[@plantwhys]

So grateful you are here!

[@carolosborne126]

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!

[@mandywatson8927]

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]

Do you have a recipe for the almond flour?

[@cyndij8312]

​@terredee you can buy almond flour.

[@plantwhys]

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

[@MandyRoy425]

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]

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

[@bettyspence9992]

Awesome hacks!

[@plantwhys]

Thank you!

[@TheNutmegStitcher]

These are new ideas to me. Love❤

[@tisharodriguez9541]

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.

[@susandean8584]

To spread the cheese I cut the corner off a ziplock bag, put the cheese in and then squeeze like a piping bag.

[@Safire2159]

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

[@garnerfish5]

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]

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.

[@FunUrth]

Love the recipes😊

[@nancycosgrove4005]

I love your videos!

[@plantwhys]

Thank you so much!

[@pda2836]

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]

Brilliant!

[@svalentina3075]

Coconut is also high in saturated fat

[@MichaelToub]

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

[@plantwhys]

Yay! So glad it could help!

[@cmkirn]

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.

[@4waystoyummy]

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!

[@MarcyStuart]

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]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@billzitsch6995]

I posted this comment but it was taken down? You should add freshly ground black pepper for better absorption of the turmeric.

[@kkoeshall9136]

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]

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

[@plantwhys]

I am seriously going to try this next time!

[@jamiecee4960]

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.

[@angelasofia7726]

Nice recepies!

[@WE__BTS]

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]

I need to buy a juicer!

[@katiewilliams9537]

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]

I can't wait to try this!!

[@CitiesForTheFuture2030]

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.

[@sallycole8880]

Great channel I just discovered you!!!!

[@gov683]

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

[@DianeSorrel]

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!

[@piercecosmo]

Can you please share the recipe you use the leftover almond meal in?

[@kathybock4176]

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

[@plantwhys]

It is hyperlinked inside the Mozz recipe.

[@DeeJones-oz3cs]

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

[@debbievilla4609]

All so yummy 😋 😊

[@JPMasonDun]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

@@plantwhysyes, please!!!

[@cynthiadepka394]

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

[@stefbmccoy8297]

loved this video. i am subbing

[@SuperBookdragon]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@cindychurch925]

Love your videos

[@plantwhys]

Thank you!!

[@zerinfiroze]

Did you add cooked macroni or raw macroni for the Mac and Cheese recipe?

[@lorriangus]

Do you find much difference in flavor between various brands of nutritional yeast? I'm trying develope a taste for it but it hasn't happened yet.

[@lorenjon6384]

I have been wondering about the same thing. If maybe there’s one particular brand that’s better than others.

[@lenorabertram2130]

Just found out my son can't have cows milk. I love your recipes but I can't use yeast either (another allergy,) any ideas for substitutions for this in your mozzarella

[@carolosborne126]

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.

[@janeminty6947]

❤

[@johnblagrove5177]

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]

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

[@greentree_]

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]

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

[@PlateAndProgress]

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

[@leapintothewild]

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]

ha ha gross!

[@stanleydrive740]

I don't get to the point. Watch till the end! I bury the lead!

[@irenecohen8708]

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

[@plantwhys]

I usually use LITE salt in my house.

[@greentree_]

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]

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_]

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

[@greentree_]

@@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.

[@greentree_]

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]

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_]

@@plantwhyswhat about for men? Estrogen?

[@grandpachas1267]

I stopped watching at "Soy Milk being the best". See Dr Gundry MD!!

[@plantwhys]

I don't trust Dr. Gundry for health advice.

[@melisaspur032]

You lost me with the soy as a woman I’m not a fan of

[@CharGC123]

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]

SO MANY GREAT IDEAS! Thank you.

[@plantwhys]

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!

[@lmsaf88]

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

[@greentree_]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@ggjr61]

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

[@plantwhys]

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

[@lorenjon6384]

The ice cream looks fantastic. I wonder if it would work with soy or pea protein milk?

[@PlateAndProgress]

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]

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

[@greentree_]

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

[@plantwhys]

SO so so smart!

[@debbievilla4609]

Thanks for sharhling

[@nitaweitzel822]

Almonds require large amounts of water. No good

[@debraperry2006]

Soy does too, so we switched to oat milk. Better on the environment.

[@melwineera]

Did your husband take the poison shots?

[@plantwhys]

His stroke was in 2019--before the pandemic.