Favorite Dairy Substitutes

Living without dairy felt impossible 16 years ago when my son was first diagnosed. 

Back then, we had one soy cheese, one rice milk, and two dairy-free butters to choose from.

But today, the dairy-free, plant-based food products abound! 

From chocolate to yogurt to even frozen pizza…dairy-free life doesn’t feel so hard anymore.

Because we get asked so often, I’ve listed our top favorite dairy substitutes below. 

And they are mostly based on our taste preference over the past many years. 

Of course, check labels and make sure these products and brands work for your food allergies. 

We’ll just list the basics like dairy-free milk, butter, yogurt, cheese, chocolate, ice cream, whipped cream, and pizza. 

You can find our other favorite dairy-free foods and treats throughout this website. 

Hope you’re inspired! 

PLEASE NOTE: Here at Milk Allergy Mom, we simply share products that work for our family. Please consult your own doctor before trying food, supplements, or other products. Also read all labels and call companies for the latest, most accurate product information.

MILK
Silk Coconut Milk
Silk Chocolate Almond Milk
Almond Breeze Almond Milk
Ripple Pea Protein Milk
Aldi Oat Milk

BUTTERMILK
1 cup plain dairy-free milk plus 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice set for 5 minutes

BUTTER
Melt Buttery Spread 
Country Crock Plant Based

Dairy-Free Butter Post

YOGURT
Silk
So Delicious

SOUR CREAM
Tofutti
Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt

CHEESE
Daiya
Toffuti
So Delicious

CREAM CHEESE
Tofutti

CHOCOLATE
Enjoy Life
Pascha
No Whey
Amanda’s Own 

ICE CREAM
So Delicious
Tofutti

WHIPPED CREAM
So Delicious Coco Whip
Reddi Whip Coconut

FROZEN PIZZA
Daiya

Hope these dairy substitute ideas are helpful.

Here are more favorite foods posted on our website.