So you want to give up dairy but you are just soo addicted to it… so how? I went vegan or plant-based overnight, so giving up dairy was not easy folks. I work in a restaurant that has cheesy delicacies galore.
So back to that question, How? How to eliminate the cravings of dairy products is solely based on… dairy alternatives and replacements!
I am happily living dairy free (about 2 years) with no cravings for it unless its the occasional random 1 or 2 pieces of candy that remind me of my childhood. This could be you too! Obviously, it took me time to get to this point and it will take you time too.
Whether you want to lower dairy consumption, or diagnosed with lactose intolerance, these are some of the best dairy alternatives on the market to make things easier!
So, without further ado, let’s get into The Best Dairy-Free Substitutes You Need to Try Right Now
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CHEESE PLEASE
The cheese was something I relied on as I only ate cheese and beef quesadillas for a hot minute as a student in college. I had to find alternatives.
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SO Delicious Shredded Cheese Varieties
Nutritional Yeast (
CAN I GET SOME MILK WITH THAT PLEASE
* These are Vegan Substitutes
Almond milk
Heavy Whipping Cream* Most of the vegan substitutes are at the bottom
Buttermilk* For every 1 cup of dairy-free milk, add 1 TBS of Apple Cider or White Vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit for 5 to 15 minutes
YOGURTS, ICE CREAM
Earth Balance Soy-Free Butter ( This one tastes the best)
I hope you have found some of these dairy alternatives helpful for future use. They are honestly so tasty and you can’t tell the difference. The best difference, however, is that no cows were harmed in the making! Don’t think about how you have to give up pizza and other favorite foods, think about how you can eat more of them now!
Do you struggle with giving up dairy? What are some of your favorite foods you can’t seem to give up?
We can all give helpful tips in the comments to each other!
Xoxo,
Dacia
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are”
1 Corinthians 3:16,17
