Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or just trying to eat less pizza, living a dairy-free life has become so much easier in the last few years. Alternative cheese, ice cream, milk, and yogurt products have a respectable amount of real estate in even the most mainstream grocery stores. Not all fake cheese is created equal, though. These are the products we love, and that taste the most like the real thing.
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Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Buns
Ice cream is arguably the hardest dairy item to give up, despite there being more dairy-free options than ever in grocery stores today. Ben & Jerry's killed the game when they made their almond milk-based non-dairy line. There's a handful of flavors, but Cinnamon Buns takes the cake.
So Delicious Cashew Milk Ice Cream
Honestly, this might be my favorite ice cream, dairy-free or not. It's so rich and filled with chocolate-covered cashews and swirls of caramel that I can't stop going in for another spoonful. And another. Find it at a local grocery store here.
So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt
If you like a coconut-milk base, So Delicious has a great version. It comes in a bunch of flavors, but the unsweetened vanilla stands out among the low-sugar options out there.
BUY IT HERE: So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt, $7.89; jet.com
Forager Project Cashewgurt
While we wish it were a little thicker, this cashew-based yogurt tastes like a lemon bar, so it gets an A in our book. Forager also sells vanilla bean, blueberry, and cherry yogurt flavors.
BUY IT HERE: Forager's Cashewgurt, $1.89; jet.com
Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt
One of the OG dairy-free brands, Silk has continued to update its yogurt options. The soy-based yogurts have a similar consistency to real yogurt, and come in four fruity flavors, plus vanilla. They're a little high in sugar, but there's no high-fructose corn syrup (they use cane sugar instead).
BUY IT HERE: Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt 8-Pack, $36.91; amazon.com
Zen Almond Milk Pudding
This pudding is honestly too good. It's made with almond milk, and you really can't taste the difference between regular pudding cups. Find them at Whole Foods or other local health food stores.
Trader Joe's Vegan Mozzarella Style Shreds
Vegan cheese often tastes more like rubber than cheese, but this one is actually reminds us of shredded mozz. It also melts well, which is hard to find. Use it on eggs, tacos, or in pasta dishes. TJ's Almond Mozzarella is also great, but contains Parmesan.
Lactaid Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese isn't for everyone, but if you are a fan, Lactaid makes a good lactose-free version. While it does contain dairy, it likely won't upset your stomach. Find it at grocery stores like Walmart.
Silk Cashew Milk
There's a million non-dairy milks to choose from — almond, soy, cashew, coconut, even pea-based. This cashew milk is richer than most, though, so it's great for adding to coffee and smoothies.
BUY IT HERE: Silk Cashew Milk, $3.59; jet.com
Abe's Vegan Muffins
When you give up dairy, muffins probably aren't the first thing you think you'll miss. But when the time comes, these vegan muffins are UNREAL. They taste moist (sorry) and buttery, but they are 100 percent vegan. You're welcome.
BUY IT HERE: Abe's Vegan Muffins, $4.09; jet.com
Starbucks Almond Milk Frappuccino
Nowadays, it's hard to find a coffee shop that doesn't at least have soy milk, if not almond and coconut too. But finding to-go coffee that's dairy free was a little harder until Starbucks dropped these almond-milk-based Frappuccinos in grocery stores late last year.
Trader Joe's Soy Creamy Mini Vanilla Sandwiches
These ice cream sandwiches are (1) non-dairy and (2) only 90 calories each, so they're basically the most guilt-free dessert out there. Find them at Trader Joe's, along with pints of vanilla non-dairy ice cream.
Nutpods Coffee Creamer
If you miss creamer in your coffee and are still bothered by dairy-free creamers that contain whey, Nutpods will make your morning. It's rich
— more like half and half than even creamer, and comes in original, hazelnut, and french vanilla. They're also Whole30 approved, amazingly.
BUY IT HERE: Nutpods Dairy-Free Creamer 4-Pack, $17.05; jet.com
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