5 Ways to Use Fresh Plant Milk in Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving leftovers are an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. With the help of fresh, homemade plant milk from your Milky Plant, you can elevate those extra mashed potatoes, stuffing, and roasted veggies into entirely new dishes. Whether you want to make soups, sauces, or even desserts, plant milk offers a versatile, creamy base for all your culinary experiments.

Here are five delicious ways to use fresh plant milk in your Thanksgiving leftovers

Creamy Cashew Milk Gravy

Leftovers like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables deserve a decadent, plant-based gravy. Fresh cashew milk makes for a rich and silky sauce that will transform your plate.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups fresh cashew milk (freshly made with the Milky Plant)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth and golden.
2. Gradually whisk in fresh cashew milk, ensuring no lumps form.
3. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
4. Serve over stuffing fritters, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies for a flavor boost.

Mashed Potato Soup with Oat Milk

Transform leftover mashed potatoes into a creamy soup perfect for cozy post-holiday meals. Fresh oat milk adds a smooth, slightly sweet touch.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup fresh oat milk   (freshly made with the Milky Plant)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pot, combine mashed potatoes, fresh oat milk, and vegetable broth. Stir until smooth.
2. Heat over medium heat, adding garlic powder and thyme.
3. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, adjusting the consistency with more broth if needed.
4. Garnish with crispy onions or leftover green beans for a festive finish.

Vegan-Friendly Gravy with Oat Milk

Need a lighter, plant-based gravy option? This oat milk-based recipe is perfect for any leftover feast.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups fresh oat milk  (freshly made with the Milky Plant)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in nutritional yeast, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika.
2. Slowly whisk in fresh oat milk, blending the flavors.
3. Simmer and thicken with the cornstarch slurry, whisking continuously.
4. Serve warm over biscuits, roasted vegetables, or plant-based protein options.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Soy Milk

Extra pumpkin pie filling or roasted pumpkin? Blend it into a creamy smoothie that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh soy milk  (freshly made with the Milky Plant)
• ½ cup leftover pumpkin pie filling or roasted pumpkin
• 1 frozen banana
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve chilled, topped with whipped coconut cream or a sprinkle of granola for added texture.

Stuffing Fritters with Plant Milk Dip

Turn stuffing into crispy fritters and pair them with a plant-based yogurt dip for a quick and tasty snack.

Fritter Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover stuffing
• 1 tbsp fresh cashew milk  (freshly made with the Milky Plant)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)

Dip Ingredients:

• ½ cup plant-based yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh cashew milk  (freshly made with the Milky Plant)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chopped fresh dill

Instructions:

1. Combine stuffing, cashew milk, and flour, mixing well. Form into patties.
2. Pan-fry the patties in a lightly oiled skillet until golden on both sides.
3. For the dip, mix yogurt, fresh cashew milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dill in a bowl.
4. Serve fritters hot with the tangy dip on the side.

Fresh plant milk from the Milky Plant is free of preservatives and full of natural flavor, making it the perfect addition to any recipe. Whether you’re adding creaminess to soups, enhancing gravies, or crafting a new dessert, fresh plant milk elevates every dish.

This Thanksgiving, let your Milky Plant help you turn leftovers into showstopping dishes! What’s your favorite way to use plant milk in post-holiday meals? Share your ideas in the comments!