Top-Rated Dairy-Free Yogurts That Actually Taste Great

Finding a dairy-free yogurt that is both nutritious and enjoyable can be a challenge. I visited two stores and spent about $50 testing a variety of dairy-free yogurts so you don’t have to. Many families either must avoid dairy or choose to, and yogurt options vary widely — some are close to traditional yogurt nutritionally, while others fall short.

Before purchasing, I screened options for basic nutrition criteria: I prefer at least 4–5 grams of protein per serving for satiation and growth, and under 12 grams of added sugar when possible. Using those criteria, I selected 12 products to taste-test and evaluate.

Below are my dietitian recommendations for healthier dairy-free yogurts, plus notes on flavor and texture. If you’d like to see my full reactions, there is a video review I recorded.

Less nutritious dairy-free yogurt options

I excluded several widely available dairy-free yogurts because they didn’t meet the nutrition standards I look for in a yogurt alternative. Specifically, many had too little protein or too much added sugar. Consider these more of a treat than a true replacement for regular yogurt:

• So Delicious Coconut Milk Blueberry — <1g protein / 17g sugar / 16g added sugar
• So Delicious Coconut Milk Vanilla — <1g protein / 17g sugar / 17g added sugar
• Almond Breeze Strawberry — 2g protein / 16g sugar / 15g added sugar
• Silk Almondmilk Strawberry — 5g protein / 13g sugar / 12g added sugar
• Silk Almondmilk Vanilla — 7g protein / 18g sugar / 12g added sugar
• Oui Coconut Yogurt Vanilla — 1g protein / 12g sugar / 11g added sugar
• GT’s Living Foods Cocoyo Living Coconut Pure — 3g protein / 2g sugar / 0g added sugar
• Culina Dairy Free Coconut, Blueberry Lavender — 2g protein / 9g sugar / 8g added sugar
• Kite Hill Plant Based Strawberry Yogurt — 3g protein / 13g sugar / 12g added sugar
• Cocojune Mixed Berry Coconut Yogurt — 1g protein / 7g sugar / 4g added sugar
• Forager Vanilla Bean Cashewmilk Yogurt — 3g protein / 9g sugar / 8g added sugar

If your favorite appears here, don’t worry — it can still be enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily substitute for traditional yogurt.

Best tasting & healthy dairy-free yogurt

I ranked the yogurts from most to least enjoyable based on taste and texture. Limited store availability meant I couldn’t test every flavor from each brand. If you’ve tried a flavor I didn’t include, feel free to share your experience in the comments.

Siggi’s Coconut Blend Raspberry: 7/10

Nutrition: 180 calories / 7g fat / 10g protein / 8g sugar / 7g added sugar

Ingredients: Cultured coconut milk (water, coconut cream), pea protein, cane sugar, raspberries, coconut oil, macadamia nut butter, tapioca and corn starch, natural flavor, fruit pectin, live active cultures.

Allergens: Tree nuts (coconut, macadamia)

Smell: Mild.

Taste and texture: Slightly textured with tiny bits (likely seeds). The macadamia adds depth without a strong coconut presence. It doesn’t leave a dry mouthfeel like many others — overall a solid option.

Siggi’s Coconut Blend Vanilla and Cinnamon: 7/10

Nutrition: 190 calories / 7g fat / 10g protein / 9g sugar / 8g added sugar

Ingredients: Cultured coconut milk, pea protein, cane sugar, coconut oil, macadamia nut butter, tapioca and corn starch, vanilla, pectin, cinnamon, live cultures.

Allergens: Tree nuts (coconut, macadamia)

Smell: Strong cinnamon aroma.

Taste and texture: Tastes as expected — warm cinnamon and vanilla notes. Not identical to dairy yogurt, but enjoyable and flavorful.

Nancy’s Oatmilk Vanilla: 7/10

Nutrition: 100 calories / 1.5g fat / 5g protein / 8g sugar / 6g added sugar

Ingredients: Oatmilk (water, whole oat flour), cane sugar, chickpea protein, tapioca starch, small amounts of oils, inulin, natural flavors, calcium citrate, pectin, agar, vanilla, live cultures and probiotics.

Smell: Vanilla-forward.

Taste and texture: Sweeter than expected given the modest added sugar. A strong vanilla flavor with a subtle aftertaste. Texture looks a bit lumpy when stirred but is smooth on the palate. A good choice overall.

Silk Greek Blueberry with Coconutmilk: 6.5/10

Nutrition: 190 calories / 11g fat / 10g protein / 9g sugar / 9g added sugar

Ingredients: Coconut milk, pea protein, cane sugar, blueberries, blueberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, pectin, starch, color from fruit and vegetable juice, calcium phosphate, live cultures, vitamin D2.

Allergens: Contains coconut.

Smell: Blueberry aroma.

Taste and texture: Very thick, almost frosting-like. Sweet with a slightly artificial blueberry note and a mild dry mouthfeel. Acceptable but not my favorite.

Silk Greek Vanilla with Coconutmilk: 6/10

Nutrition: 200 calories / 11g fat / 10g protein / 9g sugar / 9g added sugar

Ingredients: Coconut milk, water, pea protein, cane sugar, natural flavors, pectin, calcium phosphate, cinnamon, salt, live cultures, vitamin D2.

Allergens: Contains coconut.

Smell: Similar to regular vanilla yogurt.

Taste and texture: Smooth and thick with a hint of coconut. Slight aftertaste and a somewhat pasty mouthfeel, but overall decent.

Icelandic Provisions Oatmilk Skyr Plain: 4/10

Nutrition: 6g fat / 16g protein / 3g added sugar / 2g fiber / 13g carbohydrates

Ingredients: Oatmilk, pea protein, coconut oil, cane sugar, natural flavors, live cultures.

Smell: Neutral.

Taste and texture: Oaty flavor with an aftertaste I didn’t enjoy. Usable in recipes that call for plain yogurt but not my pick for eating straight.

Kite Hill Greek-style Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk: 1/10

Nutrition: 160 calories / 6g fat / 17g protein / 0g sugar / 0g added sugar

Ingredients: Almond milk, soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, natural flavors, live active cultures.

Smell: Almond scent.

Taste and texture: Thicker than regular yogurt but not as rich as Greek yogurt. The flavor comes across as unpleasantly beany or “glue-like.” I don’t recommend this one as a straight yogurt substitute.

Another dairy-free approach

Many dairy-free yogurts are low in protein compared with dairy yogurt. You can boost the nutrition of a dairy-free base by adding mix-ins. For example, a plain dairy-free yogurt with about 2 grams of protein per serving can be fortified by stirring in a tablespoon of cashew butter (≈2.8 g protein) and two teaspoons of hemp seeds (≈2.1 g protein) to reach nearly 7 grams of protein, along with added healthy fats and calories for growing children.

Other helpful mix-ins include hemp seeds, chia seeds, ground flax, and various nut butters. These additions increase protein, fiber, and healthy fats while allowing you to limit added sugars.

Further reading and serving ideas

If you want tips on selecting or serving yogurt, here are related posts to explore on the same site: How to choose healthy yogurt for your toddler; creative ways to serve yogurt to babies; healthy Greek yogurt popsicle recipes; and a pumpkin pie yogurt idea. Those resources provide practical ideas for incorporating yogurt into meals and snacks.

Looking for more breakfast ideas?

There’s a list of healthy toddler breakfast ideas from a registered dietitian to help with morning variety. If you’re also interested in snacks, there’s a free healthy toddler snack guide available.