Craving cheese? No matter what variety you want, there are plenty of plant-based options that are kinder for animals.
In honor of National Cheese Day, we’ve compiled some of our favorite plant-based cheeses, which have come a long way in the last decade. While ten years ago, you might not have seen very many good plant-based cheeses, the market is now well-stocked with delicious options. Here are our favorites.
Nutritional yeast
While nutritional yeast may not look cheesy, it tastes like a warm, nutty cheese when put on top of popcorn, mixed into cheesy recipes, or sprinkled on pasta or mashed potatoes.
Darë cheese
This delicious regional plant-based cheese uses a cashew base to create some of the best dairy-free cheese we’ve ever had.
Trader Joe’s plant-based feta
Many national retailers have tried to master plant-based cheeses, but Trader Joe’s does it best. Although the plant-based feta from Trader Joe's has been discontinued, they still carry Boursin.
Miyoko’s cream cheese
When it comes to cream cheese, it can be hard to beat the dairy version. Luckily, Miyoko’s does a cashew-based cream cheese that will make your bagel 10x better.
Silken tofu
If you’re willing to whip up a recipe to meet your plant-based cheese needs, you have to know about silken tofu. Try it in a cheese sauce or as a ricotta replacement.
Violife mature cheddar
This is the ultimate gooey plant-based cheese. It melts just like the real thing in a grilled cheese sandwich. Delicious and kind to animals? It’s a win-win!
Mylk Dog
Their spicy queso is so good, it’ll make you forget about the dairy version.