Updated on Jul. 10, 2024
Looking for dairy-free foods to up your snacking, baking and cooking game? We rounded up our favorite dairy-free products to help you cut out milk (but not flavor).
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Whether you’re lactose-intolerant or just prefer to avoid dairy, it can be difficult to find tasty, nutritious dairy-free foods for on the go snacking. We put together a list of the best sweet treats, salty snacks, breakfast foods and more to save you time on your next trip to the grocery store.
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When it comes to dairy-free foods, Hälsa Oatmilk Yogurt is in a league of its own. It’s the first completely dairy-free yogurt, and it’s made with Scandinavian whole grain oats, live cultures and prebiotics—not to mention organic fruits and berries. You don’t have to worry about all that artificial stuff. Just enjoy the sweet flavor of your new favorite snack without the guilt. Take a look at your local Fairway, ShopRite or FreshDirect, and you just might find some.
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If you love chocolate as much as we do, this milkless Polar Dream chocolate bar ($10) is one of the best non-dairy foods you can get your hands on. It looks like white chocolate, tastes like white chocolate and it’s totally allergy-free, so anyone can indulge. Like many of the other food items on this list, you can sometimes find these guys at Whole Foods. Melt down these bars as non-dairy substitutions in these light chocolate dessert recipes.
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You’ve probably heard of Hippeas Chickpea Puffs ($24), and it’s because they’re an incredible snack to indulge in when you’re on the hunt for non-dairy foods. They’re highly praised and come in several different flavors, like white cheddar, sriracha and barbecue. Hippea Chickpea Puffs are available at Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and, of course, Amazon. Looking to stock your fridge? Try these dairy-free milk alternatives.
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These chips from Bubba’s Fine Foods ($22) are made from bananas but are perfectly savory and crunchy. Get them in three dairy-free, gluten-free flavors: Blazing Buffalo, Not-Cho Nacho and Garlic Parm.
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Looking for cheesy flavor without the milk? Skip the dairy-free cheese and opt for nutritional yeast instead. This ingredient has a natural nutty, cheesy flavor, making it great for sprinkling over pasta, popcorn and just about any savory dish you can think of. Grab a jar of Bragg Nutritional Yeast ($8) and get shaking.
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When it comes to dairy-free milk alternatives, there are a lot of good options. It’s a bit more difficult to find a good, rich coffee creamer. Or it was until we tried Milkadamia’s unsweetened vanilla creamer. This creamer gives a great mild vanilla flavor and creamy consistency that melts right into your coffee. You can find Milkadamia at Whole Foods, too!
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These single-serve desserts from The Coconut Collaborative give you rich dark chocolate flavor combined with coconut cream. Of course, chocolate is a perennial favorite, but they also come in lemon and salted caramel. Try our copycat dairy-free pudding recipe.
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Looking for a dairy-free frozen pizza for your next night in? Amy’s makes a great Margherita version with vegan cheese that melts like the real deal. Keep an eye on your freezer section at Whole Foods to snag this pie. For more inspiration, check out our great dairy-free recipes.
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Need a dairy-free snack to power you up when you’re on the go? RXBAR packs 12 grams of protein into a single bar. Get them in a variety of flavors. Our favorites are the Mixed Berry and Peanut Butter ($27 for a 12-pack).RXBARs are also sold at Starbucks, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Target. You can get smaller, kid-friendly bars, too.
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Dairy-free foods don’t always have to feel like health food. Believe it or not, Oreos ($4) are dairy-free (and vegan). Snack away!
