Jean in Newcastle Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Dh is allergic to dairy products. But I have this recipe for a Greek chicken that uses yogurt. I think I've seen dairy free yogurts. Are they any good? Any brand recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The almond milk ones are no good. The soy ones are okay; the coconut ones are the best imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I've only tried the soy kind--can't remember the brand--but I thought it was awful. Blech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I haven't tried the packaged ones, but you can sour a bit of coconut cream with a bit of vinegar. Stir it together and let it sit for a few minutes. It should replace the yogurt nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 We only eat coconut milk yogurt. None of us like the almond or soy ones. Eta: the So Delicious cultured coconut milk people now make an unsweetened, plain one that would work well in that situation, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonduck Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Whole Soy & Co. Soy yogurt is the closest I have ever seen to dairy yogurt. I don't like the big brands of soy yogurt but this brand is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 With respect to soy, yogurt and their fans in assorted combinations, soy yogurt tastes like puke. Yours truly, Lady who is allergic to pretty much every delicious food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 We only eat coconut milk yogurt. None of us like the almond or soy ones. Eta: the So Delicious cultured coconut milk people now make an unsweetened, plain one that would work well in that situation, I think. Doesn't this have a coconut taste, though? We tried so many dairy-free yogurts that they all run together in my head, but this one I think got the thumbs-down because of the distinct coconut taste. If the yogurt is part of the marinade, and not the sauce, you might have wonky effects re: tenderizing the meat if you swap a dairy for a non-dairy product. The thought of adding any of the standard non-dairy yogurts is kind of icky to me, but we never really found a good yogurt replacement...UNTIL we started making cashew yogurt. http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/raw-cashewgurt-bowl-news/ Probably several additional steps that you don't have time for, but this has been a decent yogurt substitute for our family. We actually culture this yogurt ourselves, using probiotics to get a fermentation going. It's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Doesn't this have a coconut taste, though? We tried so many dairy-free yogurts that they all run together in my head, but this one I think got the thumbs-down because of the distinct coconut taste. If the yogurt is part of the marinade, and not the sauce, you might have wonky effects re: tenderizing the meat if you swap a dairy for a non-dairy product. The thought of adding any of the standard non-dairy yogurts is kind of icky to me, but we never really found a good yogurt replacement...UNTIL we started making cashew yogurt. http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/raw-cashewgurt-bowl-news/ Probably several additional steps that you don't have time for, but this has been a decent yogurt substitute for our family. We actually culture this yogurt ourselves, using probiotics to get a fermentation going. It's awesome! It doesn't to us, but we've been eating it for so long we may not notice (we've been dairy free completely for four years, though dh and I off and on for a year or so before that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Whole Soy & Co. Soy yogurt is the closest I have ever seen to dairy yogurt. I don't like the big brands of soy yogurt but this brand is really good. Yes, that stuff is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 We got soy yogurt for ds when he was little and couldn't handle dairy at all. I don't remember it being very good. I would try the coconut varieties - I know coconut ice cream is delicious at least. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I don't think coconut yogurt can be low fat. If you remove the fat, there isn't anything left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Most of the Safeways here carry soy yogurt and some carry coconut yogurt. I've tried making our own non-dairy yogurt but I can't get the texture to a point where youngest DD will eat it, and I've tried a bunch of different recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I've only tried almond yoghurt as I have to avoid soy and coconut. Almond yoghurt is pretty horrific. I modify greek chicken recipes so that I marinate in olive oil and spices instead of basting it with yoghurt and spices. It works decently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The almond milk ones are no good. The soy ones are okay; the coconut ones are the best imo. I would probably lean toward coconut or almond and steer clear of soy products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Is the allergy ALL animal dairy, or only cow's milk? Goat's milk yogurt is the only non-dairy yogurt that I can eat without shuddering. I've tried them all, and the goat yogurt came the closest for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Lots of people who are lactose intolerant can eat goat milk products or sheeps milk. Sheeps milk yogurt is yummy (but expensive at whole foods) I can't have dairy milk or soy milk, same reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 We love the coconut yogurt. Chocolate coconut is the best. :) Even our regular grocery store carries it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Is the allergy ALL animal dairy, or only cow's milk? Goat's milk yogurt is the only non-dairy yogurt that I can eat without shuddering. I've tried them all, and the goat yogurt came the closest for me. He hasn't been brave enough to try goat milk products. He is actually allergic, not lactose intolerant. I love goat cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickerplum Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 3/4 of my children cannot eat dairy yogurt. 1 prefers coconut (allergic to nuts), 1 prefers almond, and the other doesn't care. The texture of coconut yogurt looks better to me. It's pretty easy to make at home, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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