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Back in 2009, long before terms like plant-based, Veganuary, and anything Impossible, I wentvegan.
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Ive been cooking andbakingsince I could see over the stove.
The process is meditative, tactile, calming, and a creative outlet.
I pretended not to miss the creaminess of ice cream and soft French Brie.
Then about five years ago…something changed.
There were options like never before.
Its never been easier to be vegan!
Thisfemale-founded New Yorkbrand launched in 2020 and has been having a hard time keeping stock on itsvirtual shelves.
Its subtle and has a creamy sweetness, but with a craveable savory finish.
I love having it with my coffee or frothing it up straight and adding a dash of cinnamon.
Discovering Miyokos (aSELF favorite) waslife changing.
It melts, it spreads, it creams!
Its savory and tangy like the good stuff fromFrance.
Notexactlythe same, but pretty close.
I love that you’re free to find it at every Trader Joe’s.
Themozzarellais a close second in my cheese category too.
It makes for a fun pizza night.
Its not surprising that the Greek brandViolifewould make such a convincingly sour, tangy, and briny feta.
It cubes up beautifully for skewers or that classic Greek salad.
I also love it crumbled on top of toast or grilled vegetables.
I have to spread the love to itsParmesan, too; looks like Im not theonly one.
Although I fortify my diet with some greatprotein powders, it can be a challenge to get enough.
This is why I love this yogurt.
Each serving contains 11 grams of nut-based protein, and I didnt even mention the taste and texture.
There is no other brand that even comes close to its smooth, creamy texture.
I love it with fruit, on top of soup, and thrown into smoothies.
Sunscoop Variety 6-Pack
Sunscoop
Ice cream is my ultimate comfort food.
I eat it daily, straight from the pint.
I currently have 10 different flavors in my freezer.
Different days, different cravings, but Sunscoop is the star.
As much as I love ice cream, I also love organic, whole-food ingredients.
This ice cream delivers on the satisfyingly creamy front.
Plus, who can say no to flavors likeWild Blueberry Crumbleor a new turmeric-latte-inspiredGolden Glow?
Its also free of many common allergens besides dairy, like soy, gluten, nuts, and eggs.
WayFare Dairy-Free Sour Cream
WayFare
When youre vegan its easy to eat a lot of nuts.
A lot of vegan dairy products are made from nuts, but I love that this sour cream isnt.
After WayFare tweaked this recipe a few years ago, it’s my new favorite.
Its crazy that something made from oats and beans can taste this smooth.
This is the closest thing Ive found in North America.
Its rich, tangy, and the perfect finish to a curry, soup, or smoothie.
It is so satisfying, and your stomach will thank you.
I love the plain unsweetened kind, but its a bit of an acquired taste.
Good thing it comes in flavors likestrawberryandmangotoo.
We now have copies of tzatziki, ranch, and my personal favorite, queso.
If youre not into heat, the brand also makes amild nacho flavor.
Its easy to heat up in the microwave or on the stove.
So Delicious Dairy Free CocoWhip Original
If I believed in guilty pleasures, this would be mine.
Sometimes I want something a little fluffier than ice cream as a treat.
If youve ever indulged in Cool Whip, this is the coconut version.
Maybe not a superfood, but it contains far fewer questionable ingredients and its just as fluffy.
I cant resist how easy it is.
Its made from only three ingredients, which makes it my choice.
