My Favorites

Below are a few of my favorite non-dairy, gluten-free, soy-free substitutes and alternatives to everyday foods. Enjoy!

Califia Almond Milk

Califia brand almond milk is my favorite! It's thicker than rice milk but not as thick as Ripple Brand. I think its the closest consistency to regular milk. You can find this at Target, Sprouts, or Raleys.

Earth Balance Butter

This butter has a smooth texture and wonderful flavor! This particular flavor is soy-free but there are others that do contain soy. Read your labels! You can find this at Sprouts and probably Whole Foods, but I always go to Sprouts!

Autumns Gold Granola

This is a super yummy granola with minimal ingredients! Perfect for paleo, low carb and food allergy people. I get it at Costco.

SO Delicious Coconut Yogurt

This yogurt is an amazing non-dairy alternative! It's delicious paired with your grain free granola and some fruit! There are many different flavors you can choose from also! Peach, strawberry, lime, vanilla, blueberry, etc. I can find this at Sprouts!

Dairy free vegan cheese

This cheese is the only brand of non-dairy cheese we will eat in our house! The slices melt on grilled cheese sandwiches, on eggs or melted over corn chips for nachos. Check out their other types of cheeses also! They have shredded and other flavors in the sliced version. I can find this at Sprouts, Whole Foods or the Sacramento Co-op in midtown. 

Udi's Gluten-Free Bread

Udi's Gluten Free bread has been a staple of mine for years now! I love it toasted with some earth balance butter on top. Sadly they have come out with a new formula and I don't think its as good as the last, but nonetheless here it is. I can find this at Raleys, Sprouts, Costco (in big sizes), Safeway, Smart & Final. It's in the freezer section!!!

dairy free Parmesan Cheese

Dairy free parmesan! Be still my beating heart! I was so in love when I found this cheese-and it actually tastes good!! Put it on your spaghetti, in your eggs, on garlic bread, over veggies, or eat it plain!! I can only find it at Sprouts as of now. 

sweet plantain chips

You can't go wrong with plantain chips. A little sweet, a little salty and again-no refined carbohydrates. Win-win-win. Satisfy your chip craving with these yummy snacks. Can only be found at Trader Joe's. 

GF Pancake Mix

This gluten free pancake mix is super yummy. My entire family LOVES it. They beg me to make it for dinner. It can even double as a waffle mix! I just make the batter and throw it in the waffle iron and I'm a hero. Be a hero. Buy this mix :). I can find this at Raley's and Smart and Final.

parsnip chips

OMG. These are the most amazing invention ever. They taste slightly sweet, but salty. And curb that chip craving that I usually have around 4pm. Or 9pm. Or anytime. Parsnips are a root vegetable much like carrots, so no refined carbohydrates! I can only find them at Trader Joe's. Go get a bag, or two, or three.