Lactose is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Uncomfortable bloating, gas and diarrhea used to make everyday cooking and eating inconvenient for sufferers of lactose intolerance. Fortunately, there are more lactose-free milks and milk substitutes available today than ever before. Dairy products labeled "lactose-free" typically contain the enzyme lactase to break down the lactose sugar. Nondairy "milks" like soy milk, rice milk, almond milk and coconut milk are naturally lactose free. Although you may not be able to find a ready-made lactose-free sweetened, condensed milk, you can make your own at home with a simple recipe using a nondairy milk substitute.
Step 1
Bring ½ cup of water to boil in a bowl or saucepan either in the microwave or on the stove and remove it from the heat.
Step 2
Add the nondairy milk powder, sugar, margarine and a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
Step 3
Mix all of the ingredients with an electric mixer or in a blender until the milk is completely smooth, with no lumps.
Step 4
Store the sweetened, condensed milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup instant soy milk powder or other nondairy-powdered milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. nondairy margarine
- Salt
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Electric mixer or blender
References
- "Vegan Vittles"; Joanne Stepaniak; 2007
- Paula's Home Cooking; Sweetened Condensed Milk; Paula Deen
- "Foundations of Food Preparation, Sixth Edition"; Jeanne Himich Freeland-Graves and Gladys C. Peckham; 1996
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