As a topping on mixed fruit, in smoothies or topped with granola, yogurt is an all time favorite snack. Plant based yogurt brands are all the more enjoyable. Typically made with either coconut milk, soy, almond or cashew milk, plant based yogurt is loaded with beneficial probiotic bacteria.
Now the options of plant based yogurt are plenty. Yet, all vegan yogurt is not created equal. Some lack flavor, some are protein deficient, others are too runny in texture. With so many brands to choose from you can spend way too much time trying to filter out the good from the not so favorable brands.
So to make things easier, here are a few of the best plant based yogurt brands worth checking out. These are the best in terms of texture, flavor and healthy ingredients.
Cocoyo
Cocoyo is known as being one of the purest vegan yogurt brands. From it’s packaging to it’s ingredients Cocoyo is exactly what it claims to be, pure. Made of just 3 ingredients including a raw coconut base, Cocoyo is a high quality vegan yogurt that is paleo, gluten-free, soy-free, and tree nut-free. With effervescence from high live and active probiotics, Cocoyo yogurt offers billions of living probiotics.
Dream Almond Dream or Coconut Dream Yogurt
If you are a fan of Dream’s ice cream, then you’ll be just as excited about their yogurt. The ingredients aren’t as pure as desired, however Dream nails it with texture and flavor.
Forager Cashewgurt
Forager Cashewgurt is USDA organic, soy free and gluten free. Now Forager is probably not as rich, creamy or flavorful as you’d like so it doesn’t fair well as a stand alone. However, as a food topping or as a base in a homemade dressing Forager shines.
Kite Hill Almond Milk Yogurt
Kite Hill doesn’t gleam in terms of superior flavor. However, the texture is satisfactory. Additionally, the ingredients are minimal, which gives it another star. Nonetheless, Kite Hill is gluten free, soy free, kosher, non-GMO, contains no artificial flavor, preservatives or added sugar.
Oui by Yoplait
Oui by Yoplait is one with name recognition. It’s Yoplait’s new dairy free option that is most likely to be tried by non-vegans seeking out dairy free alternatives. Though other than it’s infamous association Oui has garnered some well-deserved cool points. Oui has an impressive ingredients list, comes in a glass bottle and offers an array of very delicious flavors. The texture and flavor are equally impressive making Oui more than just another mainstream brand gone plant based.
Silk
Silk offers the option of soy or almond milk yogurt. What sets Silk apart from other brands of dairy free yogurt is that each serving contains a whopping 5 grams of protein! Silk contains no artificial flavors or high-fructose corn syrup. It is free of cholesterol, dairy, soy, lactose, gluten and carrageenan. Not surprisingly, Silk yogurt has a delicious taste and creamy texture.
So Delicious
So Delicious offers coconut milk and oatmilk based yogurt alternatives. Not only are So Delicious yogurt alternatives so delicious, but they are also rich, creamy, gluten and dairy-free, non-GMO Project Verified, certified vegan and tree nut free. Most impressive is that So Delicious yogurt is fortified with protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin B-12.
Stonyfield O’Soy Organic Dairy-Free Yogurt
Stonyfield is another well recognized brand, particularly in the world of organic food. So it’s not surprising that Stonyfield O’Soy Organic Dairy-Free Yogurt is sweet, organic, deliciousness. It’s also USDA organic, non-GMO, vegan, kosher certified and gluten free. Best part is Stonyfield O’Soy Organic Dairy-Free Yogurt contains 6 grams of protein!
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s offers soy, cashew and coconut yogurt. Trader Joe’s dairy free yogurt is a delicious yogurt alternative. The ingredients are impressive. The texture is rich and creamy and the flavor is satisfactory. Best of all, it’s conveniently located at your local Trader Joe’s.
What are your favorite plant based yogurt brands?
