Need some alternatives to dairy that taste great and are readily available? If you’ve recently cut out dairy from your diet, you might miss those creamy and salty textures and flavors from your beloved milk, cheese, and butter. The good news is there are plenty of alternatives to dairy you can find in your local supermarket! Check out these delicious dairy-free options that some argue taste even better than traditional dairy foods.
If you’re a die-hard cereal and milk person, you might miss this quintessential breakfast food. Thankfully, there is a ton of alternatives to dairy and milk that taste great and are good for you. Almond milk has almost half the RDA of calcium—that’s even more than traditional cow’s milk! Almond milk works great in cereals, pancake/dessert recipes, and even in your morning coffee, so drink up!
Over the years, I’ve tried just about every dairy-free ice cream on the market. Some have tasted absolutely horrible but I can safely say that coconut milk ice cream is my favorite dairy-free alternative to traditional cow’s milk ice cream. The creamy and decadent coconut milk performs much better in an ice cream compared to almond, rice, and soy milk. Definitely include a pint of this on your next grocery trip.
For the longest time I had a love-hate relationship with cheese. I would momentarily love the taste and texture of shredded cheese on my tacos, but after eating I would immediately feel sick and regret my choices. Rice cheese is a fantastic shredded cheese alternative with a great texture and taste. It also melts pretty well, making it useful for dairy-free versions of your favorite casseroles and other baked dishes that might include cheese. Because it’s become so mainstream, you can find it at most grocery stores.
Going dairy-free isn’t as hard as you’d think. With all the options and alternatives, you can definitely omit dairy from your diet and not miss it one bit! What are some of your favorite dairy-free alternatives?