7 Dairy-Free Yogurt Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

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Dairy-free yogurt isn't what it used to be. It's much better. It's much more flavorful, thicker, and tangier. At least, it's all that and more if you select the right brands. The older vegan cookbooks on my kitchen shelf are proof of how far we've come; most reference soy yogurt in recipes like tzatziki and Waldorf salad. Meanwhile, my newer plant-based cookbooks make space for coconut, cashew, soy, and almond-based yogurts. I even find that some recipes turn out better when traditional yogurt is swapped for dairy-free yogurt (coconut-based yogurt, for example, boosts the flavor of tropical smoothies and is excellent in a non-dairy mango lassi).

As someone who has been largely vegan since 2017, I've tried just about every dairy-free yogurt brand on the market, sampling at least 50% of the total flavors offered in the process. I've watched brands evolve, introduce new flavors, and change product formulas — sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse. For instance, I once adored Culina before the brand retired its glass jars, and the texture of its Greek-style yogurts noticeably deteriorated.

By sampling a handful of brands side by side, I was able to get a better sense of where we stand now in the dairy-free yogurt sector. I ranked these brands according to factors like flavor, texture, and diversity. Price had no impact on a brand's placement, though I occasionally noted whether I thought a yogurt was worth the money I paid for it. You can learn more about my methodology at the end of this article.

I've never liked Kite Hill because the almond milk base is simultaneously flat and bitter. Many Redditors recommend incorporating this yogurt into recipes (I've frozen mine into ice cubes for smoothies), but agree that it can be unbearable on its own. Perhaps the fruit flavors — such as the Blueberry Almond Milk Yogurt, Strawberry, and Mango — would help mask the nasty flavors of this yogurt base, but they have unfortunately never been available at my regular grocery stores.

Therefore, I tried three distinct varieties for this experiment: Plain Unsweetened Greek Style Yogurt, Vanilla Greek Style Yogurt, and Plain Unsweetened Yogurt. That gave me a good sense of what the Greek-style base tastes like compared to the standard offering. But I still couldn't finish any of them because I was so repelled by the bitterness.

Additionally, the Greek-style yogurt wasn't nearly thick enough, despite being blended with soy protein. The vanilla version also confused my palate with its sweetness — a taste that conflicted with the sour, tangy, and bitter attributes of this yogurt. One of the only good things I can say about these products is that the vanilla yogurt smelled nice.

Kite Hill makes other non-dairy products, such as sour cream, dips, ricotta, and vegan cream cheese. That last product has received mixed reviews, and a fellow taste tester found it to be inferior to competing products like Treeline. I've tried it, disliked it, and will avoid this brand entirely moving forward.

Forager Project was one of the first dairy-free yogurt brands I ever tried, and it's been making a name for itself since 2012. For this review, I sampled three Greek-style products: Mango Passionfruit, Strawberry Rhubarb, and Vanilla Cinnamon. However, I've also tried the Unsweetened Plain Cashew and Coconut Yogurt on many occasions.

The Greek-style yogurts were only slightly better than those sold by Kite Hill. I couldn't even finish the Vanilla Cinnamon, finding it gelatinous and bitter. The Mango Passionfruit was slightly better, as it contained a pleasant sweetness from the small chunks of passionfruit. I liked the texture of the fruit and appreciated that it wasn't blended into the yogurt; once I properly stirred this cup, there were plenty of chunks to keep my taste buds occupied. Still, this yogurt had weird, earthy, bitter undertones, and its off-white color failed to make me feel like I was eating yogurt. The same held true for the Strawberry Rhubarb. I love rhubarb, but couldn't fully appreciate its flavors because of the off-putting yogurt flavors.

I mentioned that I've ventured beyond the Greek-style line in the past. I've tried Forager Project's Unsweetened Plain Yogurt several times when it was on sale, hoping that I would learn to enjoy it. So far, my hopes have gone unfulfilled. The texture of this yogurt is similarly gelatinous in nature, and its bitterness cannot even be masked by agave nectar or a large helping of granola. I have, however, been happy to finish my kid's Berry Berry yogurt pouch. The sippable texture of this yogurt was more enjoyable and plenty sweet.

I may have placed So Delicious in the bottom half of this review, but that doesn't mean I don't like its products. In fact, the Unsweetened Plain and Unsweetened Vanilla flavors are my go-to dairy-free yogurts for granola bowls and smoothies. They don't have any bitter flavors, and they're relatively affordable, especially when they go on sale (which they frequently do). Still, these yogurts taste strongly of coconut, which not everyone loves, and which may prove detrimental in recipes. Plus, the texture of So Delicious yogurt is slightly thin and, though delectable, I've found most of these products too sweet.

For this review, I sampled the Vanilla, Strawberry Banana, and Coconut with Chocolate Shavings yogurts. Strawberry Banana was always my favorite flavor as a kid, and this cup didn't disappoint. It was bright, fruity, and extra tropical thanks to the coconut base. The Vanilla was likewise very flavorful, but not quite as vibrant as the upcoming brand's offering. Finally, the Coconut with Chocolate Shavings was a light, refreshing dessert, though not something I'd eat for breakfast. I also yearned for larger chocolate shavings to make the flavors more distinct.

This is a good time to mention that So Delicious knows how to make a good dessert. Indeed, the brand offers some of the best vegan ice cream on the market. You could easily have any of these yogurts as an after-dinner treat. For thicker, less saccharine coconut yogurt, I recommend trying my No. 2 brand, which I'll review shortly.

I'm not a fan of Silk almond or soy milk. I'd rather drink Malk, which a fellow writer has also ranked several spots above Silk in a review of popular almond milk brands. I wasn't expecting to like Silk dairy-free yogurts, but they exceeded my expectations. Granted, most of these products are far too sweet for me to buy regularly. I've used Silk Unsweet Vanilla Yogurt as a base for granola before and wish that there were more such options without added sugar. Regardless, I still liked the dairy-free yogurts I sampled, and I usually find that there are quite a few varieties available at most grocery stores.

With 8 grams of added sugar, the Strawberry Protein flavor was sweet, but not cloying, standing apart from its siblings. Though the soy protein lent a mildly bitter flavor, it was easy to get past, and I could refocus my attention on the slight tanginess of the strawberry. This product wasn't quite as tangy as dairy yogurt, but it still had a commendable balance of flavors, and its texture mimicked traditional yogurt quite well.

Meanwhile, the Vanilla Almondmilk flavor was incredibly aromatic and visibly flecked with vanilla bean. Had it been less saccharine, the naturally sweet and woody flavors of this yogurt would have been enough to convince me to buy another carton. Similarly, the Peach Mango Soymilk flavor was enjoyable, but my sweet tooth was satisfied after only a few bites. Also, the mango was far too shy and overshadowed by the peach.

Things weren't looking great for Cocojune after I tried its Plain Unsweetened Greek-Style yogurt. It assaulted me with the same strange, bitter flavor profile as Kite Hill's dairy-free yogurts. Without fruit or added sugar to balance it out, the pea protein's earthy flavor was overbearing.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Blueberry Lemonade dairy-free yogurt pleasantly surprised me with its sweet, tart, and floral flavor profile. Refreshing and bold, this was the perfect flavor to eat on a hot summer's day. At the same time, this flavor wasn't cloying. A glance at the nutrition label confirmed that each cup only contains 5 grams of added sugar. Being another one of Cocojune's Greek-style offerings, this product was perfectly creamy and thick without feeling heavy.

Finally, the Strawberry and Rhubarb flavor, which isn't a Greek-style yogurt, was a great example of how strawberry yogurt doesn't need to be sickly sweet to please the palate. This product was all about subtleties, striking me as both gentle and versatile. I liked it just as much on its own as I did with a handful of granola. However, the rhubarb was too subtle for my liking. Additional tartness would have made this yogurt more memorable.

Had the Plain flavor not thrown me for such a toss, I would have given Cocojune a higher ranking. After all, the Blueberry Lemonade was one of my favorite products I tried, period. I didn't notice any strange aftertastes with either of the fruity flavors, though, which earns this brand a top three ranking.

A fellow writer once ranked Coconut Cult as the best coconut yogurt on the market. I agree that it's wonderful, but not for the faint of heart. Coconut Cult's Original flavor was exceptionally sour; rather than top it with a handful of granola, I'd be more inclined to use it as a dip in lieu of sour cream. In terms of flavor, this yogurt shared more in common with coconut oil than coconut milk. It was neither drippy nor excessively thick, and I could detect minuscule coconut meat granules throughout.

The Chocolate Mousse, on the other hand, was more approachable. It was still on the sour and tangy end of the spectrum, but the addition of coconut nectar made this flavor more akin to a healthy dessert. As advertised, its texture mimicked mousse exceedingly well, and it was hard for me to stop at the recommended serving size. Usually, I read serving sizes with a grain of salt, but the Coconut Cult yogurts are so packed with probiotics that you really should stop at 1 or 2 ounces.

Meanwhile, the Wild Passion Fruit struck a middle ground between the Original and Chocolate Mousse, reminding me of a passion fruit piña colada. It was delightful, but still tangy, so perhaps not for everyone.

The Coconut Cult often releases special editions, such as the current Princess Cake flavor. If these yogurts weren't so expensive, I'd buy them more often. That, and I often like to eat a bowl full of yogurt rather than just a few spoonfuls.

When I was pregnant, I didn't have any cravings, but I did have one aversion: pea protein. It wreaked havoc on my vegan diet, but I was most disappointed not to be able to eat Siggi's dairy-free yogurts anymore. Thankfully, the aversion has long since subsided, and it's back to being my favorite brand.

Siggi's easily topped this list thanks to its excellent variety of dairy-free yogurt flavors, which are only moderately sweet and boast pleasing textures. This big-name yogurt brand with dairy-free options has introduced many Americans to skyr, an Icelandic-style yogurt. But eight flavors of dairy-free yogurt are also widely available. The Vanilla & Cinnamon dairy-free yogurt has long been my favorite, but the Mixed Berries and Peach flavors were immensely satisfying, too. Make sure to pick up the beige cartons rather than the white cartons; though they come in similar flavors, the former are coconut-based, and the latter are dairy-based.

As I alluded to earlier, pea protein helps lend these yogurts 10 to 11 grams of protein per serving. While its flavor was mildly noticeable, it wasn't as obtrusive as in other brands. These dairy-free yogurts were also less cloying. With about half the sugar as some of the other yogurts I reviewed, they were still plenty sweet and let the fruit and spices do the talking. Plus, the texture was top-notch; these products weren't as thick as Greek yogurt, but they are still impressively smooth and creamy.

I sampled all these yogurts within a few days of one another, then ranked them according to flavor, texture, and diversity. I gave more points to brands that could mimic the thickness of dairy yogurt (whether Greek-style or not) without sacrificing flavor. Those yogurts that had strange tastes — typically from soy protein or almond milk — lost points.

Diversity and distinctness of flavors were major criteria in this review. Though I didn't sample every flavor offered by every brand, I chose flavors that reflected the brand's product range as much as possible. I occasionally referenced my past experiences with other flavors, and I used the brands' websites to gauge whether they had yogurts with berries, stone fruits, vanilla, and other mix-ins to appeal to a wide range of customer preferences.

Finally, price was not a factor, but it was sometimes noted. Dairy-free yogurt can get quite expensive, but sometimes the prices are worth it, and I always stock up whenever one of my favorite brands goes on sale.