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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn this article, I cover 13 dairy-free alternatives. So, whether you\u2019re following a dairy-free diet out of choice or out of necessity, you have a few ideas at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 dairy-free alternatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlant milks are a delicious alternative to cow\u2019s milk. Plant-milks include but are not limited to oat, almond, coconut, cashew, rice, hemp, and flax. Brands such as Califa, Blue Diamond, and Rice Dream are widely available in grocery stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, if you\u2019d like to try your hand at making your own plant milk, check out this almond milk recipe below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade almond milk recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Yogurt\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCoconut yogurt is the perfect dairy-free alternative to dairy yogurt. It mimics the texture of yogurt but with a slightly sweeter flavor, so you don\u2019t need to sweeten it. My favorite brands of coconut yogurt include So Delicious, Coyo, and Koko, but you are likely to find a variety of brands at your local store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade coconut yogurt recipe <\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Sour Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re having Mexican food without sour cream, it becomes apparent that you\u2019re missing a fundamental component very quickly. Just because you\u2019re dairy-free, doesn\u2019t mean that you have to miss out on all of the fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the homemade recipe of sour cream is much tastier than the store-bought alternative, you can find dairy-free sour cream at your local store that is made from soy. This homemade version is made out of creamy raw cashews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan sour cream recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Ice cream\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDairy-free ice cream is a close match to its dairy counterpart and is equally as delicious. A few of my favorite dairy-free ice creams include Ben and Jerry\u2019s vegan range and So Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade dairy-free ice cream recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5. Whipped cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNothing beats a big dollop of whipped cream to complete your favorite dessert, so we were ecstatic to find out that canned coconut milk makes the perfect dairy-free alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan whipped cream recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
6. Cream cheese\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a big fan of cream cheese bagels and find yourself missing them when you\u2019re living a plant-based diet, dairy-free cream cheese exists! My favorite brand of dairy-free cream cheese is made by Daiya. That being said, you can make your own at home quite easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan cream cheese recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
7. Coffee creamer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing like a coffee in the morning, and I can\u2019t live without a coffee creamer. Switch out your standard dairy creamer for the So Delicious coconut milk line. With flavors like French vanilla and hazelnut, you will be pleasantly surprised by your new coffee-cup additions. Additionally, they don\u2019t contain the typical trans fats that the dairy versions do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d prefer to give making your own dairy-free coffee creamer at home a go, check out this recipe made out of almonds below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade dairy-free coffee creamer recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
8. Cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAs the perfect addition to your savory and sweet recipes, you might find yourself missing cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche when you\u2019re dairy-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although there doesn\u2019t seem to be a good pre-made, dairy-free version available at local stores, the homemade version is simple enough to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
9. Parmesan cheese\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nParmesan cheese is the ultimate cheese for your Italian dishes, turning any plate of pasta into a heavenly dish. Parma is a raw vegan parmesan, typically made from walnuts, sunflower and hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and sea salt. It couldn\u2019t be easier to make at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan parma recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
10. Shredded cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no denying that shredded cheese makes most recipes better. My favorite vegan cheese brand is Daiya. Their shredded cheese comes in cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack, all of which have an uncanny resemblance to real cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, you can try making your own vegan mozzarella cheese at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Vegan mozzarella cheese recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
11. Ranch dressing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhether you use ranch dressing as a dipping sauce or as a salad dressing, it\u2019s a common household item that is hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dairy-free ranch dressing in comparison is much healthier than its counterpart. Vegan ranch dressing is often made with cashews for a creamy base and seasoned with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, amongst other delicious herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy-free ranch dressing<\/strong> recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
12. Kefir<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you are used to having this fermented, gut-friendly beverage, then you will be happy to know that there are dairy-free alternatives out there. Coconut milk kefir is an available alternative. However, it can be a bit more difficult to source than at your local grocery store, so you might want to try at-home fermentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vegan kefir is often made with coconut or soy milk, so it can have a different flavor but is still absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plant milks are a delicious alternative to cow\u2019s milk. Plant-milks include but are not limited to oat, almond, coconut, cashew, rice, hemp, and flax. Brands such as Califa, Blue Diamond, and Rice Dream are widely available in grocery stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, if you\u2019d like to try your hand at making your own plant milk, check out this almond milk recipe below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade almond milk recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Yogurt\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coconut yogurt is the perfect dairy-free alternative to dairy yogurt. It mimics the texture of yogurt but with a slightly sweeter flavor, so you don\u2019t need to sweeten it. My favorite brands of coconut yogurt include So Delicious, Coyo, and Koko, but you are likely to find a variety of brands at your local store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade coconut yogurt recipe <\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Sour Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re having Mexican food without sour cream, it becomes apparent that you\u2019re missing a fundamental component very quickly. Just because you\u2019re dairy-free, doesn\u2019t mean that you have to miss out on all of the fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the homemade recipe of sour cream is much tastier than the store-bought alternative, you can find dairy-free sour cream at your local store that is made from soy. This homemade version is made out of creamy raw cashews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan sour cream recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Ice cream\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dairy-free ice cream is a close match to its dairy counterpart and is equally as delicious. A few of my favorite dairy-free ice creams include Ben and Jerry\u2019s vegan range and So Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade dairy-free ice cream recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5. Whipped cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nothing beats a big dollop of whipped cream to complete your favorite dessert, so we were ecstatic to find out that canned coconut milk makes the perfect dairy-free alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan whipped cream recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
6. Cream cheese\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a big fan of cream cheese bagels and find yourself missing them when you\u2019re living a plant-based diet, dairy-free cream cheese exists! My favorite brand of dairy-free cream cheese is made by Daiya. That being said, you can make your own at home quite easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan cream cheese recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
7. Coffee creamer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s nothing like a coffee in the morning, and I can\u2019t live without a coffee creamer. Switch out your standard dairy creamer for the So Delicious coconut milk line. With flavors like French vanilla and hazelnut, you will be pleasantly surprised by your new coffee-cup additions. Additionally, they don\u2019t contain the typical trans fats that the dairy versions do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d prefer to give making your own dairy-free coffee creamer at home a go, check out this recipe made out of almonds below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade dairy-free coffee creamer recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
8. Cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As the perfect addition to your savory and sweet recipes, you might find yourself missing cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche when you\u2019re dairy-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although there doesn\u2019t seem to be a good pre-made, dairy-free version available at local stores, the homemade version is simple enough to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
9. Parmesan cheese\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Parmesan cheese is the ultimate cheese for your Italian dishes, turning any plate of pasta into a heavenly dish. Parma is a raw vegan parmesan, typically made from walnuts, sunflower and hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and sea salt. It couldn\u2019t be easier to make at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan parma recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
10. Shredded cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s no denying that shredded cheese makes most recipes better. My favorite vegan cheese brand is Daiya. Their shredded cheese comes in cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack, all of which have an uncanny resemblance to real cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, you can try making your own vegan mozzarella cheese at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Vegan mozzarella cheese recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
11. Ranch dressing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Whether you use ranch dressing as a dipping sauce or as a salad dressing, it\u2019s a common household item that is hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dairy-free ranch dressing in comparison is much healthier than its counterpart. Vegan ranch dressing is often made with cashews for a creamy base and seasoned with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, amongst other delicious herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy-free ranch dressing<\/strong> recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
12. Kefir<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are used to having this fermented, gut-friendly beverage, then you will be happy to know that there are dairy-free alternatives out there. Coconut milk kefir is an available alternative. However, it can be a bit more difficult to source than at your local grocery store, so you might want to try at-home fermentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vegan kefir is often made with coconut or soy milk, so it can have a different flavor but is still absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy-free ranch dressing<\/strong> recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Vegan mozzarella cheese recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan parma recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade dairy-free coffee creamer recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan cream cheese recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan whipped cream recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade dairy-free ice cream recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade vegan sour cream recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Homemade coconut yogurt recipe <\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n