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The 10 Best Vegan Sour Cream Brands

We are exploring the best dairy-free sour cream varieties on the market!

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We are exploring the best dairy-free sour cream varieties on the market!

Vegan sour cream—you gotta have it! Whether you prefer traditional uses or have more unique applications in mind, plant-based sour cream is a culinary mainstay. Brought to you by our favorite old-school brands, new-age companies, and grocery store lines alike, we’ve got the hookup on this creamy condiment. Here’s your sign to check out this delicious list of vegan sour cream brands! And yes, these taste so much better than their dairy counterparts.

Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream

In addition to tasty vegan cream cheese and ice cream bars, the Tofutti brand also offers Better Than Sour Cream. Made with plant-based, gluten-free ingredients, this vegan sour cream is an OG. Use this tasty product in dairy-free dips or add a dollop to your favorite dishes.

Tofutti vegan sour cream with potatoes

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Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Sour Cream

Level up your baked potatoes and taco dips with this vegan sour cream. Like all FYH products, the Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Sour Cream is a longtime plant-based fave. Snag a tub next time you’re at the store and load up on some of their other tasty products. We see you, vegan mayo, cream cheese, and salad dressing!

Follow Your Heart vegan sour cream with baked potatoes

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Treeline Cashew Sour Cream

Looking for a rich, tangy, and ultra-creamy addition to your tacos or baked potatoes? Treeline’s Cashew Sour Cream delivers all the flavor without the dairy. Made from cashews, this non-dairy sour cream is not only vegan but also gluten-free and soy-free. Its smooth texture and bold taste make it a standout choice for vegans and non-vegans alike.

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WayFare Dairy-Free Sour Cream

We love adding a big dollop of vegan sour cream to our baked potatoes, bowls of chili, and plant-based nachos. WayFare Dairy-Free Sour Cream is a wonderful choice for the job. Using its special dairy-free base containing water, butter beans, and oats, the plant-based topping is perfectly creamy and delicious. This vegan brand also has vegan yogurt, pudding, butter, and cheese dips in its portfolio.

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Forager Project Dairy-Free Sour Cream Alternative

We are obsessed with this thick and tangy vegan sour cream! Made with organic cashew milk, coconut cream, and active cultures, this dip is hard not to crave. We love adding the Forager Project Dairy-Free Sour Cream Alternative to a variety of dishes, but it works wonders in plant-based recipes as well! This brand is also our go-to for everything from protein shakes and yogurt to cheese and oat milk.

Forager vegan sour cream packaging with soup

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Only Plant Based! Sour Cream

ISO a tasty vegan sour cream to add to your home-cooked dishes? We’ve got you! Give this plant-based brand a go! Not only does Only Plant Based! Sour Cream taste better than its non-vegan counterpart, it comes in a convenient squeeze bottle. It’s easier than ever to add a garnishing drizzle to your fave dishes. Think vegan potato skins, plant-based tacos, and dairy-free pierogies.

Only Plant Based! vegan sour cream with various foods

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Kite Hill Sour Cream Alternative

Made with almond milk, coconut milk, chickpea protein, salt, and cultures, this vegan sour cream is the slightly sweet, tangy plant-based topping of our dreams! Plus, it works really well in party dips, pasta dishes, and creamy casseroles too! You can find the Kite Hill Sour Cream Alternative among other cultured, non-dairy foods like cream cheese, ricotta, and vegan butter.

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Violife Just Like Sour Cream

From chili and tacos to baked potatoes and plant-based dips, these tasty foods always call for a dollop of vegan sour cream. The Violife Just Like Sour Cream is made with simple ingredients and packs the perfect creamy texture and sour cream flavor we were searching for! Be sure to snag a tub next time you’re out shopping.

Person holding Violife vegan sour cream

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Simple Truth Plant Based Dairy Free Sour Cream Alternative

Headed out for a Kroger run? Add the Simple Truth Plant Based Dairy Free Sour Cream Alternative to your shopping list. Made with butter beans and other plant-based ingredients, this vegan sour cream can be a tasty addition to your meals and snacks. Use it as a dip for frozen plant-based appetizers and raw veggies alike.

Simple Truth vegan sour cream with tacos and toppings

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Plant Perks Super Clean Sour Cream

Looking for a better-for-you vegan sour cream? You’re in luck! Plant Perks Super Clean Sour Cream is made with simple, organic ingredients. And it’s oil-free! This woman-owned, family-run business features a variety of plant-based dips and spreads available in a plethora of tasty flavors. Grab a tub of sour cream and check out the other dips while you’re there!

Plant Perks vegan sour cream with soup

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Anja Grommons

Anja Grommons

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During her studies to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, Anja—a longtime vegetarian—transitioned to a vegan diet. Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the time, she met Maggie and Tammie through VegOut Kalamazoo (one of VegOut’s first focus cities) and began collaborating with the duo. When she’s not writing about new vegan eats, you can find her whipping up veg-centric meals, traveling, and practicing yoga.

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