Nut milk is a nutritious beverage for children in addition to formula or cow’s milk. Furthermore, nut milk is an effective solution for children who are lactose intolerant. So, let’s explore the best nut milks for children over 1 year old with AVAKids in the article below!

What is Nut Milk? Benefits of Nut Milk

As its name suggests, nut milk is a beverage made from various naturally sourced nuts and beans, rich in nutrients. The nuts used can be broadly categorized into two types: protein and fat-rich nut milks (almond, macadamia, various beans, etc.) and grain-based nut milks (oats, brown rice, corn, etc.).

Fermentation and sprouting are two common methods used in nut milk production. These methods ensure nutrient retention while minimizing harmful components. Some of the health benefits of nut milk include:

• Provides Essential Nutrients: Nut milk boosts the immune system and resistance in children through its rich nutrient profile, including iron, calcium, vitamins, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and omega-6 fatty acids.
• Regulates Blood Sugar: Consuming nut milk reduces cravings for sweets and promotes satiety, thus minimizing blood sugar spikes.
• Good for Digestion: Nut milk is lactose-free, making it safe for the digestive system and less likely to cause bloating or stomach aches.
• Promotes Healthy Skin: Nut milk contains minerals that help produce collagen, eliminate toxins, prevent aging, and maintain radiant skin.
• Cancer Prevention: Anacardic acid in nut milk is a potent anticancer agent.
• Supports Cardiovascular Health: Nut milk is rich in potassium and magnesium, along with unsaturated fatty acids, which support strong muscle function and cardiovascular health.
• Nourishes Eye Health: Nut milk contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds that protect eye health and improve vision.
• Supports Blood Clotting: Nut milk provides vitamin K, which promotes blood clotting after injury and prevents blood loss-related exhaustion.
• Supports Weight Gain: Nut milk provides energy, protein, and other essential nutrients to help children gain weight effectively.

24-pack of Vinamilk Super Nut nut milk, 180 ml (for ages 4 and up)

Notes on Giving Nut Milk to Children

When to Give Your Child Nut Milk

Children aged 6 months and older can consume nut milk alongside baby food, baby snacks, and baby pasta. However, parents should not replace meals with nut milk, as it is not a primary source of nutrition. Combine nut milk with protein-rich foods like meat, fish, and eggs to ensure a balanced diet for your child.

The best time to give your child nut milk is in the morning, after meals, before exposure to sugary snacks. You can also give it after naps, combined with light snacks, to provide sufficient energy during development.

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Should I Give My Child Nut Milk or Cow’s Milk?

Nut milk and cow’s milk have different nutritional profiles. Cow’s milk is more common and offers a wider range of nutrients. However, parents can offer both types of milk at different times of the day. If choosing cow’s milk, opt for low-sugar or unsweetened varieties. For children with cow’s milk allergies, nut milk is the optimal choice.

Top 19 Best Nut Milks for Children Over 1 Year Old

1. Vinamilk Nut Milk

Vinamilk nut milk is a familiar product to consumers. This Vietnamese nut milk line meets international standards, produced in a closed-loop process that meets European standards with 100% non-GMO ingredients. Vinamilk nut milk includes: soy walnut milk, soy red bean milk, and soy almond milk.

4-pack of Vinamilk Super Nut nut milk, 180 ml (for ages 4 and up)

Highlights:

• 100% pure, made from selected beans and nuts, naturally delicious.
• Healthy unsaturated fats, rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and flavonoids, maintain cardiovascular health.
• Prevents memory loss, nourishes the brain, especially beneficial for seniors.
• Promotes strong bones and provides nutrients for beautiful skin and a healthy physique.

2. TH True Milk Nut Milk

TH True Milk nut milk is a premium product in Vietnam, created from fresh milk sourced from TH farms, combined with nutritious nuts and beans. TH True Milk products adhere to European standards, offering delicious flavors suitable for the whole family.

TH True Milk Nut Milk

Highlights:

• Fresh milk sourced from TH farms ensures European standard quality.
• Uses natural sweetness from nuts and beans instead of added sugar.
• Contains many essential minerals, providing abundant energy for the body daily.
• Does not cause constipation but improves gut health in children.
• Available in various flavors, each offering different health benefits.

3. Vegemil Soy, Walnut, and Almond Nut Milk

Vegemil soy, walnut, and almond nut milk is made from 100% natural plant-based ingredients. More than just a refreshing beverage, it provides essential nutrients with key ingredients such as walnuts, almonds, soybeans, and plant-based sugar.

Vegemil Nut Milk

Highlights:

• Prevents kidney stones, promotes bowel regularity, and strengthens the immune system.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B, etc., promoting healthy brain development.
• Balances cholesterol levels, removes excess fat from the blood, and reduces cardiovascular disease risk.
• Lactose-free, high in protein and calcium, easily digestible and good for the cardiovascular system.

4. Doctor One Nut Milk

Doctor One offers a premium line of nut milk produced using advanced technology from Singapore. Doctor One nut milk is characterized by the use of 100% natural nuts such as lotus seeds, oats, macadamia, walnuts, black beans, and red rice, resulting in exquisite taste and excellent quality.

Doctor One Nut Milk

Highlights:

• Contains 20 types of natural nuts, no preservatives, artificial colors, or additives.
• Provides fiber, vitamins (B1, B2, B6, E, C, K), and essential minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, sodium, potassium, etc.).
• Enhances memory, improves digestion and immunity, and stimulates appetite.
• Supports height and vision development in children.

5. So Good Unsweetened Almond Milk

So Good has earned the trust of many customers with its unsweetened almond milk, providing a natural and healthy source of nutrition. Their products consistently ensure quality and safety, offering variety with natural nuts like almonds, soy, and cashews.

So Good Unsweetened Almond Milk

Highlights:

• Made from 100% almonds grown in Australia and New Zealand.
• Provides high levels of protein, calcium, and vitamins (B2, B12, E), promoting overall health, strong bones, cardiovascular support, and preventing anemia.
• Low in calories, preventing obesity.
• Contains no artificial colors, animal milk, lactose, gluten, or cholesterol, making it safe for consumption.
• Suitable for all ages, especially pregnant women, children over 1 year old, and those with lactose intolerance.

6. NiiBeans Weight Gain Nut Milk

NiiBeans nut milk is a popular nutritional product, with beans and nuts as its main ingredients, trusted by many. This product line combines traditional wisdom with modern production technology, promoting natural and healthy weight gain.

NiiBeans Nut Milk

Highlights:

• Contains whey protein for natural weight gain and daily energy.
• Iron, calcium, and plant-based fiber promote health and stamina.
• Available in various flavors.

7. Sahmyook Foods Nut Milk

Sahmyook Foods is a well-known brand with a leading line of soy milk and vegetarian foods in South Korea. Sahmyook Foods nut milk is made primarily from a blend of nutritious fruits and nuts such as bananas, soy, almonds, and corn, providing high nutritional value.

Sahmyook Foods Nut Milk

Highlights:

• Combination of fruits and nuts, providing many minerals and vitamins, providing energy and supporting blood circulation.
• Contains almonds and walnuts rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, beneficial for brain health and overall well-being.
• Provides many nutrients, beneficial for digestion and cardiovascular health.
• Suitable for a wide range of individuals.

8. 137 Degrees Pure Almond Milk

137 Degrees pure almond milk is made from 100% fresh, pure almonds, with natural sweetness from coconut blossoms. 137 Degrees nut milk is suitable for everyone, including vegans, those with lactose intolerance, and diabetics.

3-pack of 137 Degrees Traditional Almond Milk, 180 ml (from 1 year old)

Highlights:

• Simple, pure ingredients, no added fats, preservatives, cow’s milk, or cane sugar, suitable for diabetics and those with animal protein allergies.
• High in folic acid, supporting brain and nervous system development.
• Provides essential minerals and vitamins (A, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9), providing abundant energy, supporting weight management, and preventing obesity.
• High levels of omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and folate reduce the risk of premature birth, birth defects, and support the baby’s nervous system while in the womb.

9. Green Pea Milk + Red Bean Milk + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Red beans: 500g
• Green peas: 500g
• Palm sugar: A few tablespoons

Instructions:

• Soak red beans and green peas overnight and rinse with clean water.
• Boil until tender with 600 ml of water and blend into a thick mixture.
• Strain for use.

10. Lotus Seed Milk + Honey Sweet Potato

Ingredients:

• Lotus seeds: 100g
• Honey sweet potato: 200g

Instructions:

• Soak lotus seeds for 45-60 minutes and peel and slice the sweet potato.
• Boil lotus seeds with 1 liter of water.
• After about 15 minutes, add the sweet potato and cook until tender. Blend and strain.

11. Brown Rice Milk + Walnuts + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Red brown rice: 100g
• Walnuts: 8
• Palm sugar

Instructions:

• Rinse and toast the brown rice until puffed.
• Add the rice to 0.5 liters of water and cook until soft.
• Toast the walnuts and soak them in 300 ml of boiling water.
• Blend the brown rice and walnuts, then strain.
• Mix the blended liquid with a few spoons of sugar and simmer until combined to create almond and walnut milk.

3-pack of 137 Degrees Traditional Walnut Milk, 180 ml (from 1 year old)

12. Oat Milk + Pumpkin + Lotus Seeds + Cashews + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin: 1 piece
• Oats: 1 tablespoon
• Lotus seeds: 10
• Cashews: 10
• Palm sugar

Instructions:

• Soak lotus seeds for 5 hours, then chop the pumpkin into small pieces.
• Cook lotus seeds and pumpkin with 400 ml of water.
• Toast the oats and cashews (remove the skins from the cashews). Add both to the pumpkin mixture until soft. Blend and strain.
• Add sugar to taste.

Anpaso Maternity Cereal, 500g

13. Lotus Seed Milk + Pumpkin

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin: 100g
• Fresh lotus seeds: 100g
• Pineapple: 1 slice
• A few goji berries

Instructions:

• Soak lotus seeds for 45 minutes.
• Simmer all ingredients until tender.
• Blend pumpkin and lotus seeds and strain, removing pineapple and goji berries.

14. Pumpkin Milk + Lotus Seeds + Macadamia + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Lotus seeds: 20
• Pumpkin: 100g
• Macadamia nuts: 5

Instructions:

• Soak dried lotus seeds for 3 hours.
• Peel, clean, and slice the pumpkin. Shell the macadamia nuts.
• Simmer lotus seeds and pumpkin with 300 ml of water.
• When soft, add sugar and macadamia nuts, then blend and strain.

Pumpkin, lotus seed, and macadamia milk with palm sugar

15. Oat Milk + Mango + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Mango: 1
• Oats: ½ cup
• Palm sugar
• Warm water

Instructions:

• Soak oats for 3 hours. Soak for an additional 10 minutes in warm water, then blend to extract the milk.
• Cut the mango and blend with the oat milk, then strain.
• Add palm sugar and stir.

16. Lentil Milk + Lotus Seeds + Peanuts + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Lotus seeds: 10
• Peanuts: 30g
• Lentils: 30g
• Palm sugar

Instructions:

• Soak lentils and lotus seeds for 45 minutes. Cook until tender.
• Roast peanuts and add to the cooked mixture. Let cool.
• Blend with palm sugar and strain.

Lentil milk with lotus seeds, peanuts, and palm sugar

17. Lotus Seed Milk + Lentils + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Lotus seeds: 500g
• Lentils: 500g

Instructions:

• Soak both types of seeds overnight (8 hours). Cook with 500 ml of water until tender.
• Blend until smooth and strain.
• Add palm sugar and stir before serving.

18. Sweet Corn Milk + Pumpkin + Pistachios + Palm Sugar

Ingredients:

• Lotus seeds
• Sweet corn
• Pumpkin
• Palm sugar

Instructions:

• Steam sweet corn and pumpkin until tender.
• Cut the corn kernels and blend with the pumpkin and pistachios, combining with 400 ml of water.
• Add palm sugar and stir, then strain.

19. Cashew and Oat Matcha Milk

Ingredients:

• Cashews
• Oats

Instructions:

• Soak cashews for 6 hours to overnight, then refrigerate.
• In the morning, soak oats in water.
• Simmer cashews with 1.2-1.5 liters of water for 20-25 minutes until tender, then add oats and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
• Blend all ingredients. Strain if desired.
• Add honey to taste, as it complements the matcha flavor.

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Nut milk not only provides nutrients, helps regulate blood sugar, but is also good for your child’s digestion and brain health. If you have any questions, feel free to visit our website or contact 1900.866.874 for immediate advice and support!