Dairy is the only thing keeping me away from going vegan. Can't really eliminate Whey protein, tea/coffee with milk (it's just a quarter of a cup). Would appreciate pointers if anyone did substitute those.
There is no dearth of information on this online, but it’s better that you try it yourself. At the beginning of every year, there’s a whole month (January) devoted to trying vegan. It’s called Veganuary. You can sign up on the site [1] for what to try, alternatives to use, etc.
I would also strongly recommend looking for vegan groups wherever you live. Joining a local community and getting support can be helpful.
If you tried some grain milk and they didn’t fit you taste, maybe have a go with a "barista" one or any other with extra fat, they tends to be a bit more creamy. Pea and soy protein are also complete and quite cheap.
The hardest part for me wasn’t to remove the obvious diary (milk in coffee, yogourts, cheese…) but the many form of processed milk present anywhere in processed but also traditional dishes.
Why bother? You’ve already made the most significant changes in your life by cutting down your reliance on animal agriculture to a quarter cup of milk and some whey.
If it’s for some kind of ideological purity thing, it’s probably not worth it.
But if you must… oat milk for coffee is my preference, and pea protein for whey.
