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2. Nut-Based Cream Cheese
Nut-based cream ‘cheeses’ are actually lower in calcium than real cheese versions. And “for those of you who have jumped off the dairy ship long ago, you know it’s nearly impossible to find a cream cheese substitute that isn’t loaded with soy, additives, or partially hydrogenated fats,” says Lisa Hayim, registered dietitian and founder of The WellNecessities.
However, even if you’re new to the dairy-free world, or not, you will definitely enjoy nut-based cream cheese. Lisa Hayim recommends Kite Hill. “With its creamy texture and all-natural ingredients, this delicious almond-based cream cheese is taking over the non-dairy cream cheese world. Try original, or spice it up with chive flavor on a bagel, or even smeared on a raw Portobello mushroom.”