Vegan Sour Cream Guide
By KD Angle-Traegner / Updated April 12, 2018
Who doesn’t love a dollop of cool, creamy sour cream on top of a pile of nachos or on a plate of tacos? Perhaps smothered on the top of a perfectly baked potato? On chili? On anything that goes well with dairy-based sour cream? You’re in luck, there are lots of options for vegans!
From store-bought brands to recipes you can make at home, I’ve got you covered.
Vegan Sour Cream Shopping Guide
Let’s talk about sour cream basics. You probably already know that sour cream is a dairy product. It’s the result of fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria. Naturally, vegans avoid dairy-based sour cream.
So, what is vegan sour cream made of? Alternatives come from foods like tofu, nuts, seeds, or even vegetables like cauliflower.
There are premade options too. Here’s a list of the vegan brands.
Vegan Sour Cream Brands
Find vegan options in well-stocked grocery stores or natural foods market. You’ll spot them alongside their non-vegan counterparts in the refrigerated section. Look for the following vegan sour cream brands:
- Follow Your Heart (Earth Island)
Vegan Gourmet Sour Cream
- Tofutti
Dairy-Free Sour Cream
- Wayfare
Sour Cream
Note: Follow Your Heart and Earth Island are the same company. Follow Your Heart produces the Vegenaise product line while Earth Island produces the Vegan Gourmet line.
Do you make a vegan sour cream that isn’t listed? Contact me.
Reading Food Labels:
Is There a Vegan Sour Cream?
While there aren’t as many options for vegan sour cream as other products, there are several brands to choose from. First, check the label for common animal ingredients such as milk or cream. Then, look for words like “non-dairy” or “milk-free.” Finally, scan for the word ‘vegan’ on the label.
Homemade Vegan Sour Cream Recipes
Creamy, tangy vegan versions aren’t just found premade at your local grocery or health food stores, it can also be made at home. Here are a few easy recipes to get you started.
Cashew Sour Cream / Hot for Food
Homemade Vegan Sour Cream Recipes
- The Best Damn Vegan Sour Cream
Gluten-Free Vegan Pantry
- Vegan Tofu Sour Cream
The Blender Girl
- Basic Cashew Sour Cream
The Simple Veganista
- Vegan Sour Cream
Veggies Don’t Bite
- Dairy-Free Sour Cream
My Whole Food Life
- Sunflower Sour Cream
Vegan Sandra
- Raw Sour Cream
The Rawtarian
- Tofu Sour Cream
Forks Over Knives
- Rice milk Sour Cream
VegKitchen
- Fermented Raw Almond Cream
Happy & Raw
- Creamy & Tangy Cashew Sour Cream
Vegan Miam
Have a vegan recipe that isn’t listed? Contact me.
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Recipe photos via recipe authors. Used with written permission.
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