So, you’re thinking of going plant-based - great! This is the perfect place to be. Whether your reasons are personal environmental ones, due to an allergy or intolerance to milk, or simply because you fancy a change, there’s a wide variety of delicious and tasty plant-based alternatives to choose from.
The hardest part is deciding which one to pick.
Here we’re putting the spotlight on two of our favourites; Alpro Oat and Alpro Aalmond drink. We think they’re both pretty amazing, but to make things a little easier, we’re telling you everything you need to know about what they are and what they taste like, as well as how they’re made, and the nutritional benefits* they have to offer.
What are Oat drinks?
Alpro Oat Drink is a super tasty plant-based drink. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, our oat drink is also naturally lactose free. If you think you may be suffering with a lactose intolerance or dairy allergy, always speak to a healthcare professional for advice.
The star ingredient in our oat drinks is, of course, oats! Here at Alpro, all of our oats are grown very close to home here in Europe. Once our oats arrive at our factory, we grind them, blend them with water and enrich them with nutrients such as calcium and vitamin B2 - and that's how you get the smooth, creamy and subtly sweet taste of Alpro Oat Drink.
Incredibly versatile, Alpro Oat Drink is deliciously refreshing as a drink on its own, and is sublime when poured over your cereal or into your cup of coffee. You can also use it in a number of great tasting recipes such as pancakes, chowder and chocolate cake. You can take a look at even more mouth-watering recipe ideas here.
What are Almond Drinks?
Alpro Almond Drink is gluten free. It’s also naturally dairy and lactose free, making it another vegetarian and vegan friendly option. As always, if you have an allergy or intolerance to either gluten, dairy or lactose, be sure to speak to a healthcare professional for advice.
Our almonds are grown on small farms in Spain, where they’ve been soaking up the sun, and have been pollinated by the busiest bees. Once harvested, our almonds are very lightly toasted, which helps to bring out that deliciously versatile, natural nutty flavour. They’re then soaked in water, blended, strained, and fortified with minerals and vitamins, leaving you with our creamy and smooth Alpro Almond Drink.
Because it’s got such a delicate and gentle flavour, you can use Alpro Almond in a number of different drinks and dishes. As well as being a tasty treat poured over your morning cereal, it also tastes great in:
Tea and coffee - why not give our almond milk latte Macchiato a whirl?
Protein shakes and smoothies
Cakes and sponges
Curries
Sauces
Alpro Oat Drink vs Alpro Almond: Nutrition
Whilst both drinks are super tasty plant-based drinks, they’re also a great addition to a healthy and balanced diet.
Low in saturated fats, a source of calcium*, and fortified with nutrients you can take a closer look at how the two compare nutritionally below.
Alpro Oat Original | Alpro Almond Original |
|---|---|
Energy 192 kJ / 46 kcal | Energy 93 kJ / 22 kcal |
Fat 1.5g - Saturates 0.1g - Mono-Unsaturates 0.7g - Polyunsaturates 0.7g | Fat 1.1g - Saturates 0.1g - Mono-Unsaturates 0.7g - Polyunsaturates 0.3g |
Carbohydrate 7.2g -Sugars 3.3g | Carbohydrate 2.4g -Sugars 2.4g |
Fibre 1.5g | Fibre 0.4g |
Protein 0.3g | Protein 0.4g |
Salt 0.09g | Salt 0.14g |
Vitamins - Vitamin D 0.75µg - Vitamin B2 0.21mg - Vitamin B12 0.38µg | Vitamins - Vitamin A 0.4mg - Vitamin D 0.75µg - Vitamin E 1.8mg - Vitamin B2 0.21mg - Vitamin B12 0.38µg |
Minerals - Calcium 120mg | Minerals - Calcium 120mg |
*Reference intake of an average adult- 8400 kJ / 2000 kcal
Alpro Oat vs Alpro Almond: What are the benefits?
Our Alpro Oat Drink provides a source of fibre, and both our oat and almond drinks are a source of calcium* and vitamin D. And you know something else? Both drinks are low in saturated fat. All in all, both are a really yummy addition to a healthy and balanced diet - oatstanding!
Alpro Oat | Alpro Almond |
Naturally Lactose Free | Naturally Lactose Free |
100% plant-based | 100% plant-based |
Vegetarian & Vegan | Vegetarian & Vegan |
Naturally low in fat | Naturally low in fat |
Naturally low in saturated fat | Naturally low in saturated fat |
Without added sugars** or sweeteners. | Low in sugars |
Source of fibre | A source of calcium |
Source of vitamins D, B2. Vitamin B2 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. | Source of vitamins D, E and B12. Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. |
Well, we’re happy to call it a tie! When it comes to taste, nutrition and benefits, both Alpro Oat and Alpro Almond are fantastic options when looking for a plant-based, vegan drink - the choice is yours.
Click below to explore the wide range of Alpro oat and almond drinks and products. Enjoy!
* Source of calcium. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended for good health.
** contains naturally occurring sugars