Milk substitutes

To replace 1 cup whole milk, use ½ cup evaporated milk plus ½ cup water. Tastes and behaves almost exactly like whole milk.

For 1 cup whole milk, use:

1
½ cup evaporated milk plus ½ cup water
Tastes and behaves almost exactly like whole milk.
2
1 cup unsweetened soy or oat milk
Works in most baking and sauces. Soy is closest to dairy milk in protein.
3
⅓ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder plus 1 cup water
Handy to keep in the pantry for baking.

Good to know about swapping milk

Sweetened or vanilla plant milks change the flavor of savory dishes, so use unsweetened.

To replace 1 cup whole milk, use ½ cup evaporated milk plus ½ cup water. Tastes and behaves almost exactly like whole milk.

Yes. For 1 cup whole milk, use 1 cup unsweetened soy or oat milk. Works in most baking and sauces. Soy is closest to dairy milk in protein.

Yes. For 1 cup whole milk, use ⅓ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder plus 1 cup water. Handy to keep in the pantry for baking.

Last updated November 5, 2026