If you’re following a lactose-free diet, it can be difficult to source tasty, healthy lactose-free alternatives to dairy products. Luckily, the proliferation of vegan and plant-based products in stores over the last few years has made grocery shopping a little easier for lactose-free people, but the process can still feel like a minefield. Check out these great lactose-free alternatives which you can enjoy just as much as the real deal dairy products.
Vegan Spread
The world of vegan and plant-based spreads has come a long way since the days of bright yellow margarine. Nowadays, you can get hand-churned, healthy spreads made from nuts butters and coconut bases. A particularly good brand is Naturli, most of their products are organic and—perhaps most importantly—they taste divine.
Lactose Free Milk
The range of real dairy milks with lactose removed has increased over recent years, so you should be able to find a decent offering in your local grocery store. If not, vegan or plant-based milks are again a good option—oat milk will make a lovely creamy coffee, while almond milk pairs well with tea.
Coconut Yogurts
Vegan coconut-based yogurts are incredibly delicious and deceptively creamy. You can pair them with granola and fruit in the morning, or enjoy a bowl as an after-dinner dessert. Some people who cannot tolerate lactose find that the live cultures and gut benefits of real yogurt mean they can manage yogurt, so it might be worth experimenting with small quantities of dairy yogurt. Otherwise, coconut yogurt is your friend.
