The realm of dairy consumption has undergone a revolution as it enthusiastically adopts plant based alternatives.
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Why Choose Plant Based Dairy Options?
Plant based dairy options and alternatives have gained remarkable popularity in recent years, offering a compelling solution for individuals seeking dairy-free options due to health, ethical, or environmental considerations. These innovative products, crafted from a variety of plant sources such as almonds, soy, oats, and coconut, replicate the creamy textures and flavors traditionally associated with dairy. Beyond their luscious taste, plant based dairy options often boast lower saturated fat content and provide essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D through fortification. As the demand for these alternatives continues to surge, they have not only diversified dietary choices but also ignited a positive shift towards more sustainable and compassionate food consumption practices.
We have compiled a few of our recommended brands as a great way to start your plant based journey.
These are NOT paid sponsorships, just some tried and true options on the market.
Let's Explore Plant Based Dairy Options
Dairy-Free Milk:
Silk
Unsweet Vanilla Almondmilk
We like the hint of vanilla flavor and for everyday consumption unsweetened saves on calories and tastes great.
Blue Diamond
Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Another hit! With a slight savings over the other main brand, this is a another enjoyable almondmilk.
Dairy-Free Butter:
Earth Balance
Original Buttery Spread
Great spread on anything
Country Crock
Plant Butter
A solid choice and widely available
Earth Balance
Vegan Buttery Sticks
Perfect in recipes
Trader Joe's
Vegan Buttery Spread
Relatively new one the market and very good
Dairy-Free Cheese:
Violife
Just Like Cheddar Slices
Hands down BEST vegan cheese brand on the market, other brands don’t even compare
Violife
Just Like Cheddar Shreds
All of these cheeses will melt with low and slow covered heat. Also comes in a delicious Mexican style, too.
Violife
Just Like Feta Block
Great addition to a salad
Babybel
Plant Based Cheese
This has the texture and flavor of the original! Just a little on the pricey side
Daiya Foods
Cheddar Style Cheeze Sauce
This is an excellent plant-based cheese sauce great for a plant-based variety of nachos or creamy mac & cheese
Dairy-Free Cream Cheese:
Violife
Just Like Cream Cheese Original
Very good, close to traditional
Kite Hill
Kite Hill Cream Cheese Alternative
A very solid choice
Tofutti
Better Than Cream Cheese
Stumbled upon this in a pinch and was terrific
Dairy-Free Yogurt:
So Delicious
Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative
Solid brand and choice
Silk
Almondmilk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
Solid brand and choice
Dairy-Free Sour Cream:
Tofutti
Better Than Sour Cream
A very tasty option. A little thicker than traditional sour cream, but mixed well it is just as good
Violife
just like Sour Cream
Great choice. Very thick, usually have to mix well before using, and sometimes even thin a little with non-dairy milk.
Dairy-Free Mayo:
Follow Your Heart
Original Vegenaise
Hands down our favorite but can be a little harder to find
Hellmann's
Vegan Dressing & Spread
Solidly good, probably a little easier to find with other Hellmann’s products
👉 The Hellmann’s Vegan Dressing & Spread link is no longer available. We will keep checking on this product to see if there is a rebrand or discontinued and bring you that information as soon as we know!
Dairy-Free Dressings:
Brianna's
Poppy Seed
Slightly sweet and the perfect compliment to any salad and coleslaw. Check out their variety of non-dairy dressings
Hidden Valley Ranch
Plant Powered Ranch
Rich and creamy, tastes like a traditional ranch
Trader Joe's
Goddess Dressing
This gives vibes of a caesar dressing and is a staple for us
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