In a world filled with tasty beverages, lactose-free drinks have emerged as a popular choice. They are ideal for people wanting to limit their lactose intake while still enjoying great-tasting dairy-based drinks with a wide range of flavours. Whether you are looking for cooling options, creamy lattes, or fruity and filling smoothies, there are many great recipes to choose from. Get ready to discover a world of delicious indulgences without lactose!
Refreshing, cold lactose-free drinks
When it is warm outside, but you feel like a cup of coffee, iced coffee is the perfect solution. Sure to leave you refreshed and invigorated, it tastes great and is easy to make! By switching out regular milk, you can easily make lactose-free iced coffee that will also ensure everyone can enjoy all it has to offer. Iced coffee is also very versatile as it can be flavoured in a myriad of ways. You can, for instance, mix things up with a fresh and fruity lactose-free blueberry iced coffee made with homemade blueberry syrup. Many of the hot lactose-free drinks can, of course, also be made in an iced version for a refreshing take.
Comforting, hot lactose-free drinks
Hot drinks are great for cosying up under a blanket. For chocolate lovers, there is no getting around lactose-free hot cocoa or lactose-free hot chocolate with marshmallows. Often described as a hug in a mug, they are full of intense chocolate flavour combined with a velvety mouthfeel. Top the cocoa with some lactose-free whipped cream for an even creamier experience and the hot chocolate with marshmallows to create swirls of gooey goodness. If you enjoy coffee-flavoured beverages, a lactose-free latte macchiato might be just the thing. Coffee filtered through soft milk foam – now that is a great combination. This classic Italian coffee without lactose has the same great flavour and distinct layering as its regular counterpart. If you enjoy the steamed milk of a warm latte but do not love the complex bitterness of coffee, you should try a lactose-free matcha latte or lactose-free chai latte . The former is made with vibrant matcha powder that gives it a beautiful green colour and a distinctly earthy flavour. Chai is all about the spice. Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and black tea it is warming and sweet-spicy with a great depth to it.
Smoothies – perfect for breakfast, snacks, or an afternoon or night-time treat
If you are looking for options that can serve as a light meal, smoothies are the perfect choice. They make for a delicious lactose-free drink perfect for enjoying on the go. You could, for instance, enjoy a classic lactose-free banana and raspberry smoothie it lactose-free banana and mango smoothie in the morning. Its creamy consistency and sweet-tart flavour ensure a great start to the day. It is fast to make, easy to clean up after and can be brought along for your morning commute. For more tropical flavours, our lactose-free green smoothie with pineapple and mango is the perfect choice. Its texture is thick yet velvety and its flavours are fresh and irresistible. Drinks like our lactose-free spirulina smoothie are also great in the afternoon when you need something to tide you over between lunch and dinner. It is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet with its vibrant flavours of apple, pineapple, and blueberry.
Make your favourite drink – without lactose
Never let anything stop you from enjoying your favourite drink! Whether it is a coffee, smoothie, milkshake, or cocoa, you should always be able to make it and savour it whenever you feel like it – also if it has lactose and you are trying to avoid it. And luckily, you can easily make lactose-free drinks that still have the familiar taste of dairy even without lactose. So, if you have a favourite hot or cold drink, check which ingredients contain lactose and find lactose-free alternatives for these.
