{"id":5908,"date":"2020-11-11T17:42:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T17:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/?p=5908"},"modified":"2022-02-28T20:23:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T20:23:12","slug":"dairy-free-cream-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/dairy-free-cream-cheese","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Dairy Free Cream Cheese Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s no surprise that dairy free alternatives to common milk-based products such as cream cheese are increasingly popular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one, vegan diets \u2014 which exclude all animal products, including milk \u2014 are on the rise. In fact, it’s been estimated that nearly 10 million Americans follow a vegan diet, up from just 290 thousand people in the early 2000s (1<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, over 6 million Americans have a milk allergy and 65% of people have difficulty digesting lactose \u2014 the main sugar found in milk \u2014 after infancy (1<\/a>, 2<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of milk, dairy free cream cheese is typically made from plant-based ingredients such as almond milk or tofu. It can be spread on nutritious grains like 100% whole wheat bagels or whole grain crackers. It can also be used in recipes, from savory dips to sweet desserts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not all cream cheese substitutes are created equally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the pros and cons of dairy free cream cheese plus 5 of the best options based on their GreenScore<\/a> \u2014 an evidence-based rating that evaluates a product across four categories: nutritional value, level of processing, safety, and environmental footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of dairy free cream cheese <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are avoiding dairy due to dietary restrictions, health, or other reasons, there are several benefits to choosing a dairy-free substitute over traditional milk-based cream cheese: <\/p>\n\n\n\n