Four tasty, dairy free recipes to try this week

Over 40% of Irish women have already switched from cow’s milk to plant-based alternatives, and it’s easy to see why. Not only can innocent dairy free drinks be added to our favourite teas, coffees and cereal; they can also be used in any recipe as a substitute for dairy (with the added bonus of a delicious, nutty flavour).

The new range of innocent almond, hazelnut and oat drinks are free from additives, stabilisers and funny business. What’s more, they’re low in saturated fats and are a source of vitamin E. With that in mind, we’ve found four tasty recipes in which you can enjoy innocent’s dairy free goodness.

Overnight Oats

Serves one

Ingredients

• 45g porridge oats
• 120ml of either innocent hazelnut, almond, or oat drink
• One tsp chia seeds
• Fresh blueberries
• One chopped banana

Method

• Mix oats, chia seeds and innocent dairy free drink in a bowl or Tupperware dish
• Add in the berries and banana in layers
• Cover with Tupperware lid or clingfilm and refrigerate overnight, allowing oats to soften
• Enjoy cold for up to five days

Oat-milk latte

Serves two

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong, brewed coffee
• Half cup innocent oat drink
• Cinnamon or chocolate powder to shake on top

Method

• Heat your innocent oat drink in a small saucepan on low heat. Once warmed, whisk briskly and constantly to create a foam.
• Pour foamed oat drink slowly into your brewed coffee.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon or chocolate powder; serve and enjoy.

Hazelnut and blueberry ice-pops

Your innocent hazelnut drink can double as a tasty snack, suitable for all the family.

Serves seven

Ingredients

• 150g blueberries
• 230ml innocent hazelnut drink
• One tbsp date syrup (to sweeten)
• Half a frozen banana (for a creamy texture)

Method

• Blend all ingredients until smooth.
• Pour into ice-pop moulds, add sticks and freeze overnight.
• Remove from the moulds and enjoy.

Dairy free flapjacks

Ingredients

• 150ml innocent oat milk
• 150g porridge oats
• 2 mashed bananas
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• Handful of raisins
• Handful of sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds

Method

• Mix all the ingredients together, then place mixture into a tin lined with greaseproof paper
• Bake until golden brown
• Cut into portions and serve.