The 12 Best Vegan Yogurts in Stores That Won’t Make You Miss Dairy One Bit
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
Vegan products like ice cream and cheese have been around for ages, but finding vegan yogurt alternatives in stores was a challenge until just recently. These days though, there are a ton of products on the market for all your probiotic-filled breakfast needs. Almond, coconut, and soy milks are the most common bases for creamy dairy-free yogurts, but there are new products coming out all the time featuring things like flax milk, pea protein, and cashews. If yogurt is a staple in your diet but you're thinking of going dairy-free, this is where to start. These 12 vegan cultured yogurts are so good they just might persuade you to make the switch.
Trader Joe's Cultured Coconut Milk ($1): This creamy cultured coconut milk yogurt from Trader Joe's, available in blueberry or vanilla, is a tasty, affordable option.
So Delicious Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Passionate Mango Yogurt Alternative ($2): So Delicious offers creamy coconut milk yogurt in a variety of fun flavors. They have a plain flavor too, if your taste buds prefer more savory treats.
Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative ($2): Silk has a few different vegan yogurt products, but is most known for its one made from soy milk. The strawberry flavor tastes like the classic yogurt you grew up eating.
Silk Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt ($2): If you're avoiding soy, Silk's almondmilk yogurt is a great option to try, and it's readily available at most major grocery stores.
Ripple Greek Yogurt Alternative ($3): Ripple products are made with pea protein. Its Greek-style yogurt is surprisingly rich and creamy.
Nancy's Organic Cultured Soy Plain Yogurt ($4): Nancy's is made from soy milk and has the benefit of being organic. It's a little runnier than traditional yogurt, but tastes delicious in smoothies.
Kite Hill Plain Almond Milk Yogurt ($2): The Kite Hill brand used to be sold exclusively at Whole Foods, but luckily it's branched out. Eat this almond milk yogurt for breakfast or use the plain unsweetened flavor as a base for creamy dips and dressings — it's one of the best on the market.
Good Karma Dairy-Free Flaxmilk Yogurt ($2): Most dairy-free yogurts rely on nuts or soy for their base. Good Karma takes a different strategy, using flaxmilk to make an allergy-friendly product.
Forager Project Vanilla Bean Dairy-Free Cashew Yogurt ($2): Forager's yogurt gets its rich, creamy texture from cultured cashews. As a bonus, it's organic too!
Erewhon Coconut Kefir Yogurt ($10): If you live near an Erewhon grocery store, you can pick up some of its delicious (though admittedly pricey) coconut kefir yogurt.
Daiya Greek Yogurt Alternative ($2): Soy- and dairy-free, Daiya is made with a blend of ingredients like tapioca, pea protein, creamed coconut, and potato starch.
Co Yo Coconut Milk Yogurt Alternative ($3): Co Yo makes a luscious yogurt out of coconut milk. Try the mango flavor in smoothies.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.