These unexpected dairy alternatives range from vegan whipped mousse toppings to organic hemp beverages that are a nutritious alternative to a classic glass of milk. In addition to targeting those with a lactose intolerance, these products and recipes are also ideal for individuals adhering to a strict, vegan diet.
In addition to being a healthier alternative to traditional dairy, these examples also don't skip out on taste. While popular beverage brand Jamba Juice recently replaced its dairy-infused fruit smoothies with an almond milk alternative, the makers of nutpods have created a dairy-free cream additive for vegan coffee drinkers.
In addition to investing in quality ingredients, artisanal donut shops and ice cream manufacturers are also ensuring that their menu is packed with delicious dairy alternatives. Furthermore, hummus dips and healthy yogurts are also getting a dairy-free overhaul with unexpected cashew, potato and raw key lime ingredients.
50 Unexpected Dairy Alternatives

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Vibrant Plant Milk Packaging
Bruce Juice is a Line of Cold-Pressed Juices and Plant Milks

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Kid-Friendly Vegetable Juices
These Tasty Juices Help Children Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
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Gourmet Donut Shops
Blue Star Donuts Offers a Myriad of Artisanal and Guilt-Free Recipes
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Dairy-Free Pumpkin Lattes
This Vegan-Friendly Beverage is Infused with Seasonal Ingredients
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Kefir-Infused Coconut Water
Inner-Eco's Probiotic Coconut Water Cultivates Good Health
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Indulgently Healthy Ice Creams
DF Mavens is Offering Delicious Dairy-Free Ice Cream Treats
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Artisanal Cashew Yogurts
Botanical Cusine's Probiotic Snacks Feature Superfood Ingredients
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Homemade Vegan Milks
This Vanilla Coconut Milk Recipe is a Great Vegan Alternative to Dairy
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Homemade Pumpkin Donuts
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts Feature Festive Fall Flavors
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Flavored Hemp Yogurts
Living Harvest Provides Tasty Vegan Yogurt Alternatives with Hemp
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Macadamia Nut Milks
Suncoast Gold's Dairy-Free Milk is Made with Slow-Roasted Macadamia Nuts
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Frozen Smoothie Desserts
Frill's Frozen Smoothies Are Refreshingly Simple & Healthy
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Raw Key Lime Cheesecakes
This Vegan Dessert Recipe is a Summery Treat You Don't Need to Bake
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Roasted Jalapeno Hummus
Minimalist Baker's Dana Has Revealed a Spicy New Hummus Recipe
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Chocolatey Potato Desserts
This Chocolate Sweet Potato Ice Cream is a Sugar-Free and Vegan Recipe
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Nut-Based Creamers
This Non-Dairy Creamer is a Creamy Alternative to Milk
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Homemade Tea Treats
This Banana and Matcha Ice Cream Only Requires Three Ingredients to Make
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Dairy-Free Coconut Cheesecakes
This Recipe is Perfect for Celebrating National Cheesecake Day
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Homeade Coconut Whipped Creams
This Healthy Dairy-Free Cream Substitute is Made from Coconut Milk
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Guilt-Free Brownie Recipes
These Greek Yogurt Brownies are a Skinny Version of a Classic Dessert
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Almond Milk Smoothies
The Newest Line of Smoothies from Jamba Juice are Made with Real Almond Milk
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Earthy Beet Smoothies
This Beet Smoothie Recipe Makes a Sweet and Healthy Snack
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Vegan Whipped Mousse
These Dairy-Free Desserts Provide a Healthy Alternative to Chocolate Mousse
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Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream
This Homemade Salted Chocolate Pistachio Dessert is Dairy-Free
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Fruity Paleo Ice Creams
This Dairy-Free Ice Cream Flavor is Made with Fresh Figs and Coconut Milk
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Indulgent Coconut Drinks
Rebel Kitchen's Vegan Coconut Milk Drinks Take on Decadent Flavoring
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Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's Announces Flavors for Special Dietary Needs
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Almond Milk Yogurts
Luz Almond is a Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Made from Almond Milk
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Beneficial Iced Coffee
Gevalia Unveils a New Iced Coffee with Almond Milk
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Vegan Cheese Shops
Vtopia Artisan Cheese Sells Only Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free Products
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Superfood Salad Dressings
Hilary's Eat Well Healthy Salad Dressing Includes Chia Seeds and Omegas
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Probiotic Coconut Drinks
Rhythm Health's Coconut Kefir Drinks Do Away with Dairy
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Vegan Frosted Doughnuts
Fall for DIY's Vegan Dessert Recipe Will Satisfy One's Sweet Tooth
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Vegan Nut Milks
This Dairy-Free Milk is Made with High-Quality Cashews and Almonds
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Roasted Beet Hummus
This Simple Hummus Recipe Creates a Vibrantly Colored Spread
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Dairy-Free Superfood Drinks
Daily Greens' Hemp Milk Drinks Are Brimming with Nutritional Value
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Bottled Berry Nut Beverages
The Bolthouse Berry Almond Milk is Dairy-Free and Design for On-the-Go
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Chilled Coconut Coffee
Gimme Some Oven's Iced Coffee is Prepared with Refreshing Coconut Water
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Spiced Tea Lattes
This Rich Earl Grey Latte is Infused with Vanilla Bean and Cardamom Seeds
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Fortified Nut Beverages
Orgain's Organic Almond Milk Contains 10 Grams of Plant-Based Protein
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Nutty Coffee Creamers
Califia Farms' Non-Dairy Creamers Are Made with an Almond Milk Base
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Creamy Cashew Milks
Silk's Nut Milk is a Plant-Based Dairy-Free Alternative to Cow's Milk
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Hemp-Infused Dairy Alternatives
Chocolate Hemp Bliss is an Organic Hemp Drink and Milk Replacement
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Dairy-Free Cheesecakes
Daiya's Cheezecakes Offer Indulgence with a Mock Cheese Texture
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Protein-Enriched Soy Milks
The New Silk Original Soy Milk Adds Nutrients to Boost Vitality
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Vegan Chocolate Ice Creams
This Dairy-Free Dessert is a Delicious and Vegan-Friendly Treat
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Candy Corn Popsicles
So Delicious' Dairy-Free Dessert Turns a Summer Treat Spooky
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Imitation Cheese Spreads
Kite Hill's Vegan Cream Cheese Mimics Texture and Taste Accurately
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Artisan Caramel Donuts
This Vegan Donut Gets a Touch of Sophistication from Pecan and Rosemary
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Homemade Kernel Milks
This Dairy-Free Milk is Made with Coconut and Cashews
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Probiotic Ice Cream Cups
Alec's Ice Cream Launched Single-Serve Chocolate-Topped Treats
Plant-Based Chocolate Puddings
JELL-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding is Lactose-Free and Vegan
Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Milk Alternatives
Bored Cow Expands Its Line with a Flavorful Addition
Velvety Plant-Based Milk Liqueurs
Baileys Non-Dairy Liqueur Comes in Two Flavors
Oat-Based Toddler Beverages
Haven Oat is a First-of-Its-Kind Drink for Dairy-Intolerand Kids
Plant-Based Pumpkin Beverages
MALK Organics Debuts its Almond Pumpkin Spice
Vegan-Inspired Body Washes
Dove Partners with On Third Thought for Plant Milk Skincare
Decadent Dairy-Free Creamers
Violife's Dairy-Free Coffee Creamers Feature a Lentil Protein Formula
Collaborative High-Protein Dairy Products
The Müller x Myprotein Range Has Whey and Casein Protein
Dairy-Free Ready-to-Drink Iced Coffees
The Rude Health Iced Coffee Range Features Two Products
Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates
Fellow Creatures Recreates Milk Chocolate Without Dairy
Kid-Friendly Plant Milks
Silk Kids Delivers the Taste Kids Love and the Nutrition Parents Want
Creamy Egg-Based Dips
Oolie is the World's First Egg-Based Protein-Rich Dairy-Free Brand
Juicy Dairy-Free Drinks
Califia Farms Creamy Refreshers Combine Coconut Cream & Real Juice
Fine-Tuned Oat Milk Beverages
These New Oatly Oat Milk Varieties are Arriving Now
Protein-Rich Indian Products
Parag Milk Foods Unveils High-Protein Products for Indian Consumers
Fungi-Based Yogurts
Dairy-Free Fy Yogurt by Nature's Fynd is Made by Fermenting Fungi
Easy-Drinking Oat Milks
Misola Foods is Japan's First Specialized Oat Milk Company
Probiotic Animal-Free Yogurt Drinks
Bored Cow's Drinkable Yogurt Alternative is Rich in Protein
Shelf Stable Milk Alternatives
MALK Organics' New Product Lineup Features Three New Beverages
Dairy-Free Spiced Teas
House of Cha Reimagines Indian Masala Tea for Modern Consumers with Oatmilk
Plant-Based Cheese Sprays
Credo Foods Created the World's First Oat Milk-Based Spray Cheese
Adaptogenic Alt Milks
Floatmilk's Original Oatmilk +Adaptogens Won a World Dairy Innovation Award
Oat-Based Fat-Reduced Dairy
Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods Introduces a Healthier Dairy Range
Lab-Made Milk Proteins
DairyX is Revolutionizing Dairy-Free Cheese in the Lab
Kid-Friendly Alt Milks
Califia Farms' Complete Kids is a Plant-Based Milk for Kids
Dairy-Free Coconut Milks
Trader Joe's Has a New Unsweetened Organic Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage
Chia Milk Beverages
Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is a First of Its Kind Made from Whole Chia Seeds
Energizing Canned Oat Lattes
BIGFACE's Dairy-Free Oat Milk Lattes Deliver a Boost with MCT Oil
Hydrating Vegan Lip Oils
MILK MAKEUP's KUSH Lip Oil is a Nourishing Formula Available in 6 Flavors
Dairy-Free Ice Cream Trucks
Oatly Crashed an Ice Cream Event with a "Dairy Deprogramming Zone"
Athlete-Targeted Dairy Products
These Lindahls High-Protein Dairy Products are Low in Fat
Certified Free-From Alt Milks
The Califia Simple & Organic Range Has Two New Products
Extra-Creamy Oat-Based Beverages
Oatly Bio Barista Has a Vegan-Friendly Recipe
Dairy-Free Chocolate Berry Creamers
Chocolate Strawberry Almond Creamer is a Valentine's Treat
Animal-Free Dairy Desserts
Breyers Animal-Free Frozen Dairy Dessert is Lactose-Free
Branded Dairy-Free Challenges
Kite Hill Launches the Dairy-Free February Campaign
Flavored Oat-Based Creamers
Organic Valley Oatmilk Creamers are a First From the Brand
Plant-Based Protein-Rich Alt Milks
Alpro Plant Protein Has No Sweeteners and Comes in Two Flavors
Clean Ingredient Alt Milks
These New MALK Organics Products Come in Two Unsweetened Options
Dessert-Inspired Ice Cream Bars
These New GoodPop Dairy Ice Cream Bars Come in Two Flavors
Microalgae-Based Whey Alternatives
Vegan Marine Whey Has a Nutrition Profile Comparable to Dairy
Fermented Vegan Cashew Dips
Nuts For Cheese Creamy Cashew Dips Come in Three Flavors
Plant-Based Cheese Innovations
NewMoo Closely Mimics Traditional Dairy Cheese with Its Line-Up
Low-Calorie Nutrient-Packed Milks
Milk50 by DairyPure Has 75% Less Sugar and Nine-Grams of Protein
Fermented Plant-Based Mozzarellas
Dreamfarm Makes a Low-Fat Cheese Alternative from Almonds
Barista-Quality Alt Milk Makers
The Nama M1 Plant-Based Milk Maker Crafts Grain, Nut & Seed Milks
Creamy Dairy-Free Dips
Cocojune's Savory, Organic Yogurt-Dips are Rich in Beneficial Cultures
Cereal Milk Oat Beverages
Chobani Oatmilk Cereal Oatmilk is a Limited-Batch, Non-Dairy Flavor
Vegan Mint Cream Liqueurs
Panther M*lk Mint Tastes Like Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts
Salt & Straw's 2025 Dairy-Free Decadence Series Features Alt Milks
Kids' Plant-Based Nutritional Supplements
The Smile Organic Co. Debuts Supplements for Kids 2-8
Whole-Roasted Alt Milks
Whole Moon's Delivers Complete Protein with a Legume, Nut & Grain Blend
Dual Plant Milk Yogurts
COYO Oat & Coconut Yoghurt Has Launched in Australia
Extra-Creamy Irish Oat Milks
Truly Gluten Free Irish Oat Milk Comes in Two Options
Dutch Ingredient Plant-Based Yogurts
Jumbo Plant-Based Yogurts are Made with Soy
Plant-Based Whipping Creams
Flora Plant Cream Comes in Single and Double Options
Instant Dairy-Free Latte Pods
Coconut Cloud's Coconut Cream Latte is Clean & Vegan-Friendly
Single-Serve Pistachio Lattes
Táche's Pistachio Milk Latte is Ready-to-Drink and Dairy-Free
Watermelon Seed Milks
Forca Foods' MILKish Watermelon Seedmilk is a First-of-Its-Kind Alternative
Spiked Non-Dairy Lattes
ALC-A-CHINO Debuted the Industry's First Spiked Oat Milk Lattes in Cans
Alternative Cultured Cheeses
Seeductive Foods Uses Regenerative & Upcycled Ingredients
Fermented Dairy-Free Coffee Creamers
Cultivated Biosciences is Creating a Next-Gen Coffee Creamer
Complete Plant-Based Milks
Califia Farms' Complete Plantmilk is Nutritionally Comparable to Dairy
Coffee Enthusiast Alt Milks
Califia Farms Barista Blends Now Come in Three New Options in the UK
Pea Protein Plant-Based Yogurts
Silk Greek-Style Plant-Based Yogurt Has 12-Grams of Protein
Plant-Based Coffee-Ready Milks
The Coconut Collab M!LK™ is Perfect for Hot Coffees and Teas
Alternative Oat Butters
Miyoko’s Oat Milk Butter Comes in Sweet and Savory Varieties
Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheezecake is a Decadent Vegan Treat
Organic Rice-Based Beverages
Trader Joe's Has a New Organic Non-Dairy Rice Beverage
Vegan Chocolate Oat Beverages
Trader Joe's Non-Dairy Chocolate Oat Beverage is 100% Plant-Based
Fermented Dairy-Like Food Products
The Planteneers Plant-Based Fermented Dairy Products are Tasty
Clean-Ingredient Alt Creamers
MALK Organics' Cleaner Creamers are Made with Minimal Ingredients
Vanilla Fudge Protein Yogurts
Nush Has a New Vanilla Fudge Flavor for Veganuary 2025
Moroccan-Made Alt Milks
Jaouda Nabatlé Comes in Oat, Almond and Coconut Options
Extra-Creamy Plant-Based Creamers
The nutpods Half & Half Alternative Has Almond and Coconut Milks
Delectably Dairy-Free Chocolates
Dr. Bronner's Oat Milk Chocolates Use Premium Organic Ingredients
Plant-Based Milk Makers
The GROWUP Plant-Based Milk Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Oat-Based Cold Foam Creamers
Silk Oat Cold Foam Creamer Recreates Coffeehouse Drinks at Home
Organic Soy Milk Beverages
This Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage is a Dairy-Free Alternative
Climate-Friendly Soybean Dips
Hodo Dips Come in Three Creamy Dairy-Free Flavors
Festive Dairy-Free Cupcakes
Sprinkles and Miyoko's Creamery Created a Vegan Sugar & Spice Cupcake
Oat Milk Liqueurs
Oatrageous is an Indulgent, Dairy-Free Cream Liqueur Line
Hard Oat Milk Lattes
ALC-A-CHINO Launched a Spiked Non-Dairy Oat Milk Hard Latte Lineup
Portable Dairy-Free Granolas
The Coconut Collab Launched an On-the-Go Yogurt with Granola
Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads
Miyoko’s Creamery Debuts a Rich and Flavorful Product Offering
Upcycled Plant-Powered Yogurts
Kern Tec Makes Plant-Based Yogurt Alternatives from Apricot Nuts
Dessert-Like Bottled Milkshakes
These New Shaken Udder Milkshakes Come in Two Flavors
Gut-Friendly Organic Lattes
Laurel's Lattes with A2 Dairy are Nutrient-Packed & Convenient
Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives
This Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative is Fully Dairy-Free
Enhanced Home Coffee Creations
Planet Oat Debuts Barista Lovers Oatmilk
Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups
The 7th Heaven Oat Milk Peanut Butter Cups are Dairy-Free
Customization-Focused Milk Makers
The Milk Depot Milk Maker Puts Plant-Based Milk in the Spotlight
Botanical Dairy-Free Beverages
Elmhurst's Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend Combines Oat & Cashew
Plant-Based Milk Machines
Gen N Let's you Make Milk Alternatives Conveniently At Home
Plant-Based Sour Cream Pouches
Elmhurst 1925's Dairy-Free Sour Cream is Ready to Squeeze
Chef-Crafted Plant Milks
Edenesque's Products are Made with a High Concentration of Nuts & Oats
Plant-Based Multi-Serve Lattes
Elmhurst 1925's Lattes are Made with Minimal Ingredients
Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Sunday Supper's Mozza Fritto is a Dairy-Free Mozzarella Stick Alternative
Dairy-Free Whipped Creams
The Whipt Plant Based Dairy Free Whipped Coconut is Vegan-Friendly
Pecan-Based Milk Alternatives
Pecana Nut-Based Milk Comes in Two Flavors
Plant Milk-Based Cheese Products
Vevan UnCreamCheese Has Clean, Healthy Ingredients
Dairy-Free Sour Cream Dips
Fabalish's Sour Cream and Onion Dip Avoids Top Allergens
Dairy-Free Icelandic Yogurts
Icelandic Provisions' Oatmilk Skyr is Rich and Packed with Protein
Organic On-the-Go Alt Milks
Mooala Organic Bananamilks are Arriving in New Serving Sizes
Nutrient-Dense Dairy-Free Yogurts
This Plant-Based Yogurt Rivals the Taste and Texture of Dairy
Whey-Based Vodka Spirits
TMK Creamery Upcycles Whey Leftover Making Cheese to Create Cowcohol
Cafe-Inspired Almond Creamers
These Califia Farms Organic Almond Creamers Have No Gums or Oils
Three-Ingredient Nut Milks
Mooala Launches Innovative Simple Line of Plant-Based Milk
Savory Dairy-Free Drinks
The Salt & Serve by Erewhon and Salt & Stone is Olive Oil-Infused
Minimal-Ingredient Cashew Creamers
Elmhurst 1925 Developed the First Cashew-Based Creamers
Lactose-Free Dairy Lines
Prairie Farms Dairy Launches a New Line of Lactose-Free Dairy Products
Plant-Based Fresh Mozzarella Balls
Plant Ahead's Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine is Made from Coconut
Mixable Egg Alternatives
Altro Food Makes Plant-Based Eggs with Pea Proteins & Lentil Flour
Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts
Sweet Tahini Makes Pints with a Creamy Oat Milk and Tahini Base
Oat-Based Frozen Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Debuts a New Oat-Based Non-Dairy Recipe for its Ice Creams
Dairy-Based Meal Drinks
Nomadic's Fuel Up is a Compete Meal to Go with Vitamins, Minerals & More
Smoky Almond Butter Dips
Trader Joe's Almond Chipotle Dip is Dairy-Free and Vegan-Friendly
Coconut Protein Yogurts
The Coconut Collab Launched a Thick, Creamy Dairy-Free Protein Yogurt
Dairy-Free Tiramisu Collections
Oatside and The Cakery Collaborated on Oat Milk-Infused Desserts
DIY Nut Milk Kits
Nutterie's Range of Nut Milk Boxes Encourages Creativity in the Kitchen
Zero-Dairy Parmesan Alternatives
Armored Fresh Developed a Vegan Grated Parmesan with Oat Milk
Sustainable Plant-Based Chocolate Products
The Puratos Ambiante Chocolate Flavor is Dairy-Free
Unsweetened Plant-Based Milks
MALK Unveiled Unsweetened Coconut and Soy Options
Coconut Meat Beverages
Whole Moon Coconut Milk is Crafted from Whole Coconut Meat
Barista-Approved Oat Drinks
These Oddlygood Products are Arriving at Asda in the UK
Branded Dairy-Free Initiatives
The Oatbox ResOATlution Challenge is Running Throughout January
Lactose-Free Dairy Products
These Hiland Dairy Lactose-Free Products Have the Lactase Enzyme
Dairy-Free Chai Almond Lattes
Califia Farms Has Broadened Its Array of Tea Beverages
Dairy-Free Lassi Drinks
West Coast Lassi Makes Vibrant Vegan Lassi Beverages
Indulgent Dairy-Free Cookies
Dana's Bakery's Dairy-Free & Vegan Cookie Lover Combo is Handcrafted
Festive Plant-Based Dessert Creams
Elmlea Br+ndy Offers a Dairy-Free Alternative for Treats
Minimal-Ingredient Holiday Beverages
MALK Organics Makes Holiday Nog with Just Five Ingredients
Melty Alt Cheeses
Daiya's Reformulated Dairy-Free Cheese Alternatives Use Oat Cream
Creamy Dairy-Free Condensed Soups
Dr. Kellyann Condensed Creamy Soups are Allergy-Friendly
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Lactose-Free Whipped Creams
This Milram Whipped Cream Has a Versatile Profile
Cashew-Based Sour Creams
Treeline Cheese's Vegan Sour Cream is Rich, Creamy and Cultured