Dairy-free no longer means giving up yogurt. There are now numerous dairy-free and vegan probiotic-rich yogurts on the market! But I must confess that some might not meet your expectations. So we’ve taste-tested, compared, and gathered our unbiased reader reviews to identify the best dairy-free yogurt brands on the market. They all happen to be plant-based and carrageenan-free, and you will find gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, coconut-free, and even paleo-friendly options.
The 10 Best Dairy-Free Yogurt Brands to Buy Right Now
We compared roughly 40 brands, all listed in our Dairy-Free Yogurt Review Section, and these are the top picks by consumers like you and me. Our round up includes the most delicious and nutritious coconut, almond, cashew, soy, oat, and top allergen-free yogurts. And yes, we have Honorable Mentions listed too!
Oui by Yoplait
Not surprisingly, Yoplait has come out on top for dairy-free yogurt. It’s hard not to like the perfectly smooth and creamy consistency, the spot on flavor, and the ideal yogurt thickness. This is one of those “I can’t believe it’s dairy-free” products. We also liked the relatively short ingredient list, and how these don’t overtly taste like coconut.
- Base: Coconut Cream
- Unique Attributes: Fruit on the Bottom, Glass Jars
- Appeals Most To: Mainstream Yogurt Fans
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, tree nut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? No
- More Specifics: Oui Dairy-Free Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: An unsweetened variety or at least a lower sugar plain version would make this line complete. They contain a moderate amount of added sugars, but each flavor is on the decadent side in terms of taste. We liked it for an afternoon treat, but for breakfast, a low sugar option would go over better.
Harmless Harvest Coconut Yogurt
When we first made this list of the best dairy-free yogurt, Harmless Harvest was a newcomer. They’ve since gained nationwide distribution, and found their niche as a very well-rounded and likable product. People are happy with the taste, texture, and ingredient list. It’s completely organic, focused on fair trade, includes 7 live and active cultures, and is free of any funny business.
- Base: Coconut Milk
- Unique Attributes: Certified Organic, Fair Trade
- Appeals Most To: Sustainable Shoppers & Probiotic Seekers
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, tree nut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? No
- More Specifics: Harmless Harvest Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: Their Plain is fairly low in sugar, which is great, but an unsweetened would add versatility to this brand. They used to be richer, but went lower fat early on, and some people do notice the slight starchiness. A full fat “Greek” version without he starch would be great. Also, their cup size is smaller than average, which is a bit of a let down.
Cocojune Organic Cultured Coconut
If you’re missing Coyo, then Cocojune might be the next best thing. It’s not quite as rich, but it’s still thick enough to compare to Greek-style yogurt. We also love the the short, nutritious ingredient list and the five live and active cultures.
- Base: Organic Coconut
- Unique Attributes: Full-Fat Coconut Base, Low Sugar
- Appeals Most To: Creamy Cravings & Clean Eaters
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, tree nut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? Yes
- More Specifics: Cocojune Cultured Coconut Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States and Canada
- Remaining Wishes: We hope they get their production consistency down. Most cups have a thick texture, but they’ve had some watery batch issues. Their customer service seems good, so reach out if you do have this problem.
Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Made with Soy
I believe this is the highest protein option on the market without any added protein. Consequently, it has a very smooth consistency that beckons to dairy yogurt. In fact, Tony exclaimed “Yoplait!” when he sampled one of the flavors. It’s satisfyingly sweet with a slight tang. The cups come only in flavors, but you can buy the lower sugar Plain variety in larger tubs.
- Base: Non-GMO Soymilk
- Unique Attributes: Naturally Nutrient-Dense
- Appeals Most To: Old-School Soy Supporters
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, tree nut-free, coconut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? No
- More Specifics: Silk Soy Yogurt Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: Ever since Whole Soy was discontinued, we haven’t found an unsweetened soy yogurt. We would love Silk to emerge with one!
Culina Plant-Based Yogurt
Like Cocojune, Culina is looking to step in where Coyo left off. They use coconut meat for the richest finish and keep their sugars at a low level. But as their name implies, they offer more of a culinary experience. Their flavors include dairy-free yogurt originals like Blueberry Lavender, Strawberry Rose, and Mango Orange Blossom.
- Base: Organic Coconut
- Unique Attributes: Creative Flavors, Full-Fat Coconut Base
- Appeals Most To: Health Foodies
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free*
- Unsweetened Option? Yes
- More Specifics: Culina Yogurt Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: While it’s a good product, it comes with a very premium price. We do hope they are able to bring their cost down without watering down the product more (they already did once). It would also be great if they were more transparent about the specific probiotic cultures they use. And finally, please stop changing the packaging! Brands with an identity crisis always make us nervous about consistency.
So Delicious Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative
Many So Delicious products have come and gone over the years, but their core line of coconut milk yogurt alternative has persisted. It has changed a little bit, with minor reformulations and flavor additions, but overall, it’s been consistent. Their unsweetened varieties are quite versatile in recipes, and come in large tubs. And their newer Pairings, with crunchy toppings, are a very popular treat.
- Base: Organic Coconutmilk
- Unique Attributes: Fortified, Many Varieties, Easy Availability
- Appeals Most To: No Fuss Shoppers
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, tree nut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? Yes
- More Specifics: So Delicious Coconut Yogurt Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: It would be great if they balanced out the fortification with magnesium (it includes calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12). And some lower sugar fruit flavors would be fantastic, since these are on the sweet side.
Siggi’s Plant-Based Coconut Blend
For many years, Siggi’s has been loved for their thick, creamy skyr, so it’s no surprise that their plant-based version is on the thick and rich side. It also focuses on nutrition with both fat and protein levels that outweigh the sugars, even in the fruit varieties.
- Base: Coconut Milk, Pea Protein, and Macadamia Nuts
- Unique Attributes: More Protein (and Fat) than Sugar
- Appeals Most To: Macronutrient Balancers
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free*
- Unsweetened Option? No
- More Specifics: Siggi’s Plant-Based Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: They do keep the sugars modest, but an unsweetened variety is always appreciated. As many have professed, the added pea protein does affect the taste and texture a touch. It would be great if they dabble in a line that uses more nuts for protein rather than adding isolates.
DAH! Almond Yogurt
This is the first dairy-free “India-Style” yogurt to hit North America. It’s slow-cultured for richness and a naturally high probiotic count. The end result has received top marks for taste, texture, and nutrition.
- Base: Almond Milk
- Unique Attributes: High Probiotics, Low Sugars
- Appeals Most To: Healthy Global Cuisine Enthusiasts
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, coconut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? Yes
- More Specifics: DAH! Almond Yogurt Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: We’re just hoping their distribution expands. Right now, they are primarily available at select natural food stores and regionally with some other grocers. They make a dairy line, but their dairy-free yogurts are still hard to find. Don’t confuse the two!
Cocoyo Living Coconut Yogurt
This very virtuous brand disappeared several years ago, but it was purchased by GT’s and brought back to life! It’s arguably the “cleanest” dairy-free yogurt on the market. In fact, the pure flavor contains just raw young coconut, raw young coconut water, and dairy-free probiotic cultures. It boasts a whopping 100 billion probiotics per 1/2 cup serving with no added sugar. But this brand isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a bubbly yogurt that beckons more to home brew kombucha than mainstream Yoplait yogurt.
- Base: Raw Coconut
- Unique Attributes: Effervescence from High Live & Active Probiotics
- Appeals Most To: Cultured Food Fanatics
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, paleo, gluten-free, soy-free, tree nut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? Yes
- More Specifics: Cocoyo Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States
- Remaining Wishes: I know this can be challenging with high quality products, but a price reduction would be helpful. It’s on the indulgent side of the grocery budget.
Silk Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative
Silk struck a nice balance between simple wholesome ingredients, creamy consistency, and delicious flavor with their almondmilk yogurt line. Unlike many dairy-free almond-based products, they use a good does of real almonds to provide richness and nutrition. In fact, it’s such good quality, that you can make amazing dairy-free yogurt cheese with it! And yet, this is one of the more fairly priced alternatives that often goes on sale.
- Base: Almondmilk
- Unique Attributes: No Gums of Any Kind, Fortified with Calcium Citrate
- Appeals Most To: Value Seekers
- Key Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, coconut-free*
- Unsweetened Option? Yes
- More Specifics: Silk Almondmilk Yogurt Ingredients, Nutrition Facts & Reviews
- Availability: United States and Canada
- Remaining Wishes: They have an Unsweetened Vanilla, but an Unsweetened Plain would round out the mix and make this brand more versatile.
*Know Your Needs! By ingredients, all of the products listed above are dairy-free. Nonetheless, check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. All products are at some degree of risk for cross-contamination with allergens, but you must determine if the protocols are safe for your needs. Also processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product. Also, our “tree nut free” notation is based on fact instead of the FDA definition. Please note that coconut is not a tree nut.
What About Oatmilk Yogurt?
Oat-based yogurts have struggled to hit the mark in terms of taste and texture. But there are two promising brands that might make our top list in years to come.
- Halsa Oatgurt: This smaller brand has been around for years, but since they aren’t owned by one of the big guys, their distribution hasn’t been boisterous. Nevertheless, they just narrowly missed our best dairy-free yogurt list, and have easily ranked as one of the best oatmilk yogurts.
- Icelandic Provisions Oatmilk Skyr: This new-ish variety has received top marks, but the company can’t seem to get their production and distribution in place. If its availability becomes viable, it will likely become quite popular.
More Dairy-Free Yogurt Honorable Mentions
These didn’t quite make our top ten list. Not because they aren’t great, but simply because they are very hard to find!
- Coyo Coconut Yogurt Alternative: This amazing yogurt is straight up cultured coconut cream. It’s pure, rich, low sugar, and made with seven live active cultures. It has always been near the top of our best dairy-free yogurt list, but they’ve had some serious availability issues in the U.S. They are a little easier to find in Australia and the United Kingdom.
- The Coconut Collaborative: We’re not sure why, but The Coconut Collaborative yogurts never took hold in North America. People loved them, but they lost their distribution. However, they are still a favorite brand in Europe.
The Most Controversial Dairy-Free Yogurt Brands
- Forager Project Cashewmilk Yogurt – One or five stars, there seems to be no middle ground for this clean yogurt brand. It’s more sour than most, in fact, some people buy the unsweetened to use as sour cream! They’ve also had consistency issues, with some batches coming out creamy and thick, while others are on the watery side.
- Kite Hill Yogurts – They have been prolific with yogurt creation – at last count they had five different product lines. But their tastes don’t connect with everyone, and they’ve suffered many production issues, including frequent spoilage.
- Lavva Dairy-Free Pili Nut Yogurt – This unique, rich yogurt has a very loyal following. It’s made with coconut cream, pili nuts, and plantains, and without added sugars. But it’s a true “love or hate” product, in term of taste, so the company struggles to keep it on store shelves.
Which Dairy-Free Yogurt Brands Do You Love or Loathe?
Don’t be shy! Do you love one that didn’t rank in our top 10? Did we hit the mark for you? Did we miss a good dairy-free yogurt that you can buy? Leave a quick rating and review on your favorites (or one’s you don’t recommend) via our Dairy-Free Yogurt Review Section. You can also read the reviews of others on brands you haven’t tried!
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Hi, I am from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and in the past few years a great variety of (unsweetened) plant based drinks and yogurts was brought into our supermarkets, both organic and non-organic. I was wondering if there is any plain soy yogurt available in the US without sugar or any other (artificial) sweeteners? It seems that every little thing in the US is packed with sugar.. Does anyone know?
Hi Evelyn, there are brands of yogurt without added sugar, but most of them are coconut-based. Unfortunately, the only soy brand that had an unsweetened version went out of business a few years ago (and it was good!). Here’s a list of most brands in the US (ingredients listed on most of the posts) -> https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/dairy-free-yogurt-reviews. Many of these have unsweetened versions, but the two soy ones don’t.
My favorite is Haulani brand from Buenos Aires 🙂 It hasn’t come to the US yet but it’s delicious and light for a coconut yogurt brand. Super nutritious and not too fatty like many others 🙂
Ooh, it looks like they have coconut ice cream too! Thank you for sharing.
What yogurt is dairy free, soy free with high probiotic is in north florida??
Hi Carl, I couldn’t tell you what’s available in your area. You’d need to check with the store locators.
Cocojune is my go to brand. I love the flavor and texture and its wholesome ingredients without weird fillers. And no, I don’t work for them, I am just a happy consumer! Cocoyo is another favorite. I live in central Florida so I assume there must be some in N Florida.
Forager brand cashew-based yogurts are df and soy free.
There is now an unsweetened plain Forager Cashewgurt — that you wish for above — but it tastes a bit like glue to me… not sure what glue tastes like, but I imagine it tastes like the Cashewgurt. Will have to try some of the others.
I wonder about the comparative environmental effects of cashews, soy, almond, coconut.
I used the unflavored un sweetned for eating and adding to dishes that require sour cream. So Delicous said plain on label but was sweetned tasted so bad we threw away. I love their plain cocnut milk.
>I would like to see a non dairy yogurt that has more of a tang than sweetness, too.
A lot of people like this one for that – https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/lavva-yogurt-dairy-free
I love the Lavva blueberry- it’s really good! Anita, if you want tang, try their raspberry. I can’t eat it… way too tangy for me- and just an off taste- really off. I’m curious what you think of it. It’s got tang!!
Hi, Anita! The Lavva is tangy… especially the raspberry. I am a huge fan of their blueberry – but I can’t eat the raspberry. The tang is just way too strong for me and the flavor is off. I taste no raspberry at all- just tang. Have you tried Lavva? I see it has been a while since your post. I’m curious if you like it. The Siggi’s Plant Based raspberry is really creamy and I loved it- but I don’t love the added sugar. I’d rather sit down with a pint of Coconut Bliss ice cream- ha ha.
Hi,
Great work!
Would LOVE to know which of these have fruit/flavoring on the bottom.
Any chance you could specify this, even retro actively?? Or list any that are fruit/etc on bottom here in comments?
many thanks,
RJ
Hi RJ, I did note if they are fruit on the bottom. If you read through, that is included already.
Hello,
There is a new brand of coconut yogurt Rico in California, LA area. Still small but big following here in Venice and available at local Wholefoods, Erewhon and other health stores. Rich creamy taste and no tangy flavor.
Can’t wait to see if they expand distribution. Thanks for sharing Simone!
Only tried So Delicious Silk yogurt, like vanilla, strawberry, mango, thought they were all good!
We definitely agree with your tastes Tina!
My naturopath doctor said to avoid too much soy as an alternative to cow’s milk. I am dairy free, but I struggle to fine a yogurt that is soy free, unsweetened with a consistency that mimics Dannon, whole milk, plain. I have been eating that with fruit and muesli for the last 20 years, and I am miserable without it. I am a teacher and need a quick mini meal since I eat small amounts throughout the day (hypoglycemic). What do you suggest. I will try to find the COYO Coconut, but in rural upstate NY, it is not easy to find the brands and flavors suggested in your excellent article. The Coconut Collaborative might also work. No chocolate with non-dairy, right?
Hi Jean, the So Delicious Unsweetened I mentioned should be available in your area.
I love that there’s so many nondairy yogurts to chose from. I really like the new Daiya yogurts, especially the ones that have a separate comportment of toppings!
I tried one of those and it was great! Those topping really make it.
THANK YOU for this awesome resource! I always try new brands when I see them, and love to have solid expert experience like yours to help guide my next choices. I will be looking for these!
Thank you Kristina, glad you like it!
Thank you for sharing such an amazing list! Vegan options are not always easy to see as many stores have them all mixed together. We enjoy forager and coyo, but we use what we can find sometimes.
I have the same problem locally, it’s like a treasure hunt to find them sometimes!
Thanks for doing all the work for me? Just kidding, I love reading your reviews….just so informative and well written. We have to stick with the allergy-friendly (totally nut-free) brands, so have been using a lot of Good Karma, just to be safe.
Good Karma is a great option – it truly made the ranks. I think the other allergen-free, coconut-free ones we tested all had merits, too. I’m curious when chickpea yogurt is going to appear, haha (only half joking here!).
I LOVE COCOYO & COYO Yogurt both so creamy and decadent. Such a good article for those of us looking for the best yogurts out there!
They are! I find it funny they are so similar in name, too 🙂
Hi! I have Cocoyo Pure in the fridge to try… but I’m a little nervous because of the “effervescent” description- ha ha. I can’t find Coyo anywhere near me. I am loving Lavva – I think it’s ‘clean’ and tastes really good. I tried Siggi’s plant based yesterday and was shocked at how good it was… but, it does have cane sugar and added stuff- but it was surprisingly delicious. So far, Lavva is the cleanest one I’ve tasted and I do love it. I need to try the Cocoyo… yikes. ha ha.
Truthfully, it made me nervous too! If you want to share ratings / reviews on any of the yogurts you’ve tried, we’ve added consumer ratings/reviews (Amazon-style, but with no login or sign-up required) to the individual product listings. Here is the yogurt section -> https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/dairy-free-yogurt-reviews
I will check out the link right now and I’m thrilled to read reviews and leave reviews- I promise to be kind even if I don’t like it. Ha ha. What are your thoughts on Lavva and Siggi’s plant based?
I haven’t tried the Siggi’s yet myself. I like unsweetened products, but the Lavva is a little much for my taste. However, I’ve never been a big fan of yogurt overall.
This is a phenomenal review, Alisa. We don’t get many of these brands in Canada, but whenever I see brands in the US that I want to try – I hesitate! Now I have a ‘cheat sheet’ at the ready.
Your reviews are the best. You have integrity in your work and put so much into these posts to cover all options. Thank you for doing so!
Thank you Dreena, so kind of you! I was hoping would could get more Canadian brands on the list – you need more options up there!
Thank you for this list!
I just tried making my own in the Instant Pot. Cashew based, it’s OK, quite tangy, will try next batch with coconut milk.
Deb
I prefer Coyo unsweetened. It is SO rich and thick I can eat 1/4 cup with some fruit and it is very filling. It also works great as a savory substitute. I often mix in some salsa and use it as a topping on tacos etc. It does get thicker the longer it is in your fridge to the point of solid (like coconut cream)….so it is best to buy the packages with the farthest out Best By date.
Thanks for sharing these tips Melissa!
This is so helpful! Silk Soy yogurt is my current favorite, but now you have me thinking I need to try out the almond line!
I would almost venture to say that if you like the soy line, you will probably like the almond line quite a bit, too. They’re different, but both have “Silk” similarities in the finish and flavors.
Silk has a cultured coconut yogurt available in Canada tho’ the pkge says it is a product of the USA. The big factor for me is that the ‘plain’ is unsweetened. I don’t know about the ‘vanilla’ as I haven’t tried it.
Yes, I noticed that they have coconut yogurt in Canada, which is so odd because they don’t have coconut yogurt in the U.S.! I never understand these strategies. Thanks for sharing and great to hear that the Plain is good!
This is so great. People are always asking me what the best brands are, I can just send them there now! We don’t have all these options in Vancouver yet.
I noticed though that Vancouver is growing with options the last time we were up there – so hopefully more will land there soon! I have heard that the Canadian brand Yoso is good – we couldn’t get it down here to taste test.
I’ve been on Weight Watchers for almost 2 years and am maintaining my goal weight. All Non-dairy/Vegan products are so high in points for me. I’m really not getting the calcium this 70 year old body needs because I tend to avoid them. ?
I would look for the unsweetened versions Donna. Many of these brands have unsweetened or low sugar plain varieties which should be less WW points. You might also look into unsweetened dairy-free milk alternatives that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Most of these will be very low on points (some only 30 calories per cup with 300 to 500mg calcium). You can also buy powdered calcium (we use calcium citrate for better absorption) and add it to foods that are WW approved just before you eat them. I personally add some magnesium citrate, too, as it helps with absorption.
I’m so glad you posted this because a client was just asking about DF yogurt! Thank you!
Ooh, good timing! I’m glad I can help.
Great list! There’s a new yogurt I just tried called Culina made with coconut milk. It’s delicious (very creamy, almost like whipped coconut cream), it has 10 million probiotics in every cup BUT I don’t think it has any calcium or protein.
Thanks for sharing this Shannon! Cute packaging. It looks like they are just in Texas right now (I’ve been wanting to go there!) – hopefully they will catch on with distribution. I love those thick coconut cream options! For anyone curious, it looks like their website is here -> http://www.culinayogurt.com