Having milk powder in the cupboard is a convenient alternative to the variety of fresh milk available at your local supermarket. Milk powders are a more eco friendly option than buying milk in plastic bottles and tetra packs because you're buying a concentrated powder formula in a pouch and the packaging doesn't need to hold the water. They are also a zero waste option for those who just want a small portion of milk and not a whole litre. Simply make what you want and nothing gets thrown out.

Oat Milk Powder

Nimbus are an Australian company who make oat milk powder with a delicious creamy taste. Available in a regular option and a barista option that froths well, oat milk can be made simply by stirring the powder in with water. They boost the powder with calcium carbonate so each service gives you a portion of your daily calcium needs. Avocado oil powder is used to give a naturally creamy texture and taste.

Soy Milk Powder

Nimbus also make a non-gmo, glyphosate free, daily free (so it's naturally lactose free), gluten free, vegan soy milk. Each serve of soy milk gives you 30% of your daily calcium needs with a boost of calcium carbonate and contains 7.5g of high quality protein from the soy beans. Soy milk as a powered milk is a complete milk replacement.

Coconut Milk Powder

The versatility of coconut milk powder lets you make light coconut milk, creamy coconut milk or coconut cream simply by adjusting the amount of water you put in. There's no sugar as it's naturally sweet from the coconut. It's a creamy, dairy free alternative to dairy milk and is favoured by many to replace cream when cooking curries and even making yoghurt. It also naturally contains the good fat, MCT oil, found in coconut oil.

Organic Milk Powder

While our dairy free options are great ethical and dietary choices for many, some people just want a premium instant milk powder made from cows milk. We have a full cream milk powder and also a skim milk powder from Organic Times. Unlike coconut milk powder which can be adjusted by the level of water you put in, reconstituted skim milk powder is made from milk that has had the fat reduced. They are two different kinds of powdered milk even though they are both derived from organic cow's milk.

What are the benefits of using a powdered milk?

Long shelf life - compared to fresh milk, the powdered form has a significantly longer shelf life, so if you only use it sporadically, you can leave it in the cupboard until you need it. Be sure to store it in a dry place out of direct sunlight and in an air tight container to keep it fresh.

Less waste - if you only want 100ml for a recipe, or a friend comes over for a coffee and you just want a little in with their hot drink, a mini teaspoon of milk powder is a far more economical choice than buying a carton and the rest going to waste.

Less packaging - whether you're buying fresh or shelf stable, when you buy milk in a carton or a tetra pack, there's significantly more packaging than the pouch that powdered milk comes in. Manufacturers estimate around 90% less packaging waste by using milk powder.

What can you use milk powder for?

Apart from reconstituting the powder to replace fresh milk for drinking, you can use it in baking, smoothies, to make a creamier yoghurt for starters. You can use it to add to tea or coffee or make a hot chocolate. Not enough milk in the fridge to make pancakes? Keep some milk powder in your pantry, mix it up with water, and you'll never have to compromise on flavour when you cook.