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Delicious, creamy dairy-free yogurt is possible. Let me tell you more.

By: KD Angle-Traegner

Published: May 2015
Last Update: September 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Filled with probiotics

Are you searching for dairy-free yogurt? Then you’re in the right place. There are plenty of yogurt options made from a variety of plant milk.

Vegan options include yogurts from various plant kinds of milk like almond, cashew, coconut, oat, or soy milk. Filled with probiotic bacteria, dairy-free yogurt can be a beneficial addition to a healthy diet.

Let me tell you more.

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Dairy-free options at grocery stores / Source

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1. Shopping guide

Here’s what you need to know before you head to the store.

Quick section summary:

What kind of yogurt is dairy-free?

Common names for vegan products are “dairy-free yogurt” or “dairy-free yogurt alternatives.” Check the label for non-vegan ingredients like dairy-based milk or cream. Choose yogurts from plant kinds of milk like soy, almond, oat, coconut, or flax.

Find dairy-free yogurt in stores

Let’s talk yogurt basics.

You probably already know that dairy-based yogurt is made with animal milk like cows, goats, or sheep. In these cases, the yogurt isn’t suitable for vegans because the type of milk, animal-based, is used to make it.

So, what kind of yogurt is vegan?

Brands that use plant milks like almond, cashew, coconut, oat, soy, or other plant-based milk are usually vegan. Head to the grocery store's refrigerated section where the dairy products live. Vegan versions are typically right next to dairy versions.

Read the label carefully, and look for ones marked dairy-free, plant-based, or vegan.

Vegan yogurt brands

 

Shopping / Recipes

2. Vegan yogurt recipes

Ready for cooking inspiration? These recipes will surely satisfy you.

A glass of yogurt on a counter
A glass of yogurt topped with fresh berries
Four cups of yogurt with various toppings

2-ingredient Coconut Yogurt from Minimalist Baker

Basic Yogurt Recipe from A Virtual Vegan

Instant Pot Cashew Yogurt from My Quiet Kitchen

A glass of yogurt on a counter

Coconut Almond Yogurt from Go Dairy-Free

Cashew yogurt from Beet of the Wild – Your Daily Vegan

Cultured Cashew Yogurt from Beet of the Wild

A glass of yogurt topped with fresh berries

Homemade Yogurt from Happy Food, Healthy Life

Soy Greek Yogurt from Yum Vegan Food

Four cups of yogurt with various toppings

Vegan Almond Milk Yogurt from Full of Plants

Vegan Greek Yogurt from Veggies Don’t Bite

Recipes to try

  1. 2-ingredient Coconut Yogurt
    Minimalist Baker
  1. Basic Yogurt Recipe
    A Virtual Vegan
  1. Instant Pot Cashew Yogurt
    My Quiet Kitchen
  1. Coconut Almond Yogurt
    Go Dairy-Free
  1. Cultured Cashew Yogurt
    Beet of the Wild
  1. Homemade Yogurt
    Happy Food, Healthy Life
  1. Soy Greek Yogurt
    Yum Vegan Food
  1. Vegan Almond Milk Yogurt
    Full of Plants
  1. Vegan Greek Yogurt
    Veggies Don't Bite
 

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Photo Credits

Vegan dairy at grocery store / KD Angle Traegner
Recipe photos via recipe creators and used with permission.

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