Dairy Free Sour Cream Recipe - My Whole Food Life (2024)

March 18, 2014May 24, 2017 Melissa King Dips, Spreads and Sauces, Recipes

Y’all this Dairy Free Sour Cream is where it’s at. Many people are moving away from dairy these days. Maybe because so many kids these days cannot tolerate it. My own daughter is allergic to dairy.

It makes her skin break out. Sure there are dairy free sour cream products on the market, but those are usually soy based.

Since most soy in this country is GMO, I thought I would come up with my own vegan and paleo sour cream recipe.

This is also a vegan sour cream recipe! It’s super easy to make too! In addition to this recipe, I also have a dairy free cheese sauce and a dairy free ranch dressing.

This recipe actually came about by accident. I was trying to make a sauce for another recipe and after I made it, I realized it tasted JUST LIKE sour cream. So viola! That is the story of this delicious discovery.

Dairy Free Sour Cream

Dairy Free Sour Cream

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Prep Time 5 min Serves 1 cup sour cream adjust servings

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A dairy free, soy free sour cream made from real ingredients!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse them the next day.
  3. Add the cashews to a blender and blend for 1 minute.
  4. Add in the lemon juice and vinegar and keep blending.
  5. Lastly, add in the water and salt. Blend until it's smooth.

by Melissa King

Recipe Notes

This sour cream should keep in the fridge for a couple weeks. I haven't tried freezing it yet. If the consistency is a little thick, you can add a little more water until you reach a desired consistency.

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  3. This was awesome, just what I'd been looking for. Thank you.

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    1. So glad you liked it!

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  4. Thank you so much...this is a fabulous alternative to dairy sour cream! It comes quite close to the real thing...the taste is delicious and for those who don’t do dairy this is the best I have ever tasted ❤️

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    1. Thanks Trudy!! Glad you liked it!

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  5. I have made this a few times already and IT IS SO FREAKING GOOD. I put it on top of soups, on tacos, pretty much anywhere you would use regular sour cream. This is definitely way better than any store bought dairy-free alternative. My lactose-intolerant self thanks you!

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    1. Yay! I'm so glad you like it!

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  6. Hi. My daughter cannot have cashews. Can I substitue almonds in the recipe or sunflower seeds or beans?I am desperate! Thanks

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    1. Almonds may work.

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  9. You say use "raw" cashews, but apparently that can have different meanings. If it is unsalted and whole, but roasted is that the same? I just don't want to waste cahsews!

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    1. I use unroasted, unsalted cashews, but I'm sure if you use roasted, the recipe would taste similar. :)

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      1. Do you soak overnight on the countertop?

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        1. Yes

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  10. 5hank you very much for this recipe. my daughter is also allergic to dairy and we struggle to find dairy free recipes for sauces and sour cream and cream cheese.

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    1. You are so welcome Jessica!

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  11. Anyone tried freezing this yet? Would love to take this on vacation... so hard to try to shop for food allergies when you’re at an unfamiliar grocery store.

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    1. I think I did have a reader freeze this one with success. I haven't tries myself, though

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Dairy Free Sour Cream Recipe - My Whole Food Life (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for sour cream that is dairy free? ›

Best non-dairy substitutes
  • Cashews. Soak a cup of raw cashews in a bowl of room temperature water for at least three hours. ...
  • Coconut Cream. Place a can of full-fat coconut cream in the refrigerator for at least six hours. ...
  • Full-Fat Coconut Milk. ...
  • White Beans. ...
  • Mayonnaise. ...
  • Vegan Sour Cream. ...
  • Yogurt. ...
  • Buttermilk.
Apr 1, 2022

Can you eat sour cream on Whole30? ›

Dairy. Add milk, cream, cheese, cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, or sour cream to an otherwise Whole30 meal, for each of your meals that day.

Does Trader Joe's have dairy free sour cream? ›

The Trader Joe's Vegan Sour Cream Alternative contains a mix of coconut oil, corn starch, and potato starch, making it a 1:1 replacement for all your go-to sour cream applications.

Does Aldi have dairy free sour cream? ›

Find Aldi Earth Grown Dairy Free Sour Cream Calories & Nutrition Facts | MyFitnessPal.

Is there a healthy version of sour cream? ›

Greek yogurt is one of the best swaps for sour cream that you can find. (Just be sure to look for plain Greek yogurt, not the flavored variety.) It has a similar creamy texture and that characteristic tang; plus, it's a healthy ingredient that'll add protein to your dish.

Is Daisy sour cream dairy free? ›

Yes, our sour cream and cottage cheese are milk-based products.

Is there dairy-free cottage cheese? ›

Our lactose-free cottage cheese is a versatile, high-protein snack that will make you fall in love with cottage cheese all over again.

Why is there no dairy in Whole30? ›

Interestingly, dairy (a no-no on Whole30 because it is “inflammatory”) is actually very much anti-inflammatory and associated with decreased risk of disease. Grains, also forbidden on Whole30, are also incredibly healthful.

Why is peanut butter not allowed on Whole30? ›

The answer is this: peanuts are not actually nuts. They're beans, or legumes. No legumes are allowed on Whole30 because they contain high levels of phytates, which can potentially cause inflammation and be hard to digest.

Does daisy sour cream contain live cultures? ›

Live & Active Cultures, the Secret to Daisy's Creamy Wholesomeness.

Is lactose-free sour cream the same as dairy free? ›

Lactose-free dairy products may include milk, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, kefir and butter. Dairy free is just that, it's a product that is free from dairy! The product does not contain any milk or milk products from cows, sheep or goats.

Is lactose-free the same as dairy free? ›

Lactose-free is not the same as dairy-free. The main difference between the two is that lactose-free products can be made from real dairy milk while dairy-free products are made from plant sources such as nuts and grains. While all dairy-free products are lactose-free, not all lactose-free products are dairy-free.

What is a dairy free alternative for sour cream? ›

Sour cream is a dairy product made from cream fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Alternatives may include plain yogurt or cottage cheese, and dairy-free alternatives can include soya cream or soaked, blended cashews.

Can you buy vegan sour cream? ›

GreenVie's Sour Cream is a delicious vegan alternative that is free from the 14 main allergens. With its creamy texture and ideal thickness, it makes a wonderful addition to many recipes.

Who makes Aldi dairy products? ›

While rumors about which company manufactures Aldi products often remain unfounded, there's a compelling bit of evidence that Commonwealth Dairy does indeed create Friendly Farms products.

Can I have sour cream if lactose intolerant? ›

Lactose is the sugar found in milk. Some people produce too little of the enzyme lactase to digest this sugar, causing lactose intolerance. People with lactose intolerance typically can tolerate small amounts of lactose. Low-lactose dairy products include butter, hard cheese, yogurt, kefir, sherbet, and sour cream.

What is a dairy free alternative to cream? ›

The 5 Best Vegan Substitutes for Heavy Cream
SubstituteWhat We Add to ItHow We Like to Use It
Coconut Milk*no additional ingredients needed (details below)Sweet
Hemp MilkCornstarch or Silken TofuSavory
Oat MilkCornstarch or Vegan Butter or Tofu or Olive OilSweet/Savory
Soy MilkOlive Oil or Silken TofuSavory
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What is a non-dairy substitute for cream cheese? ›

Blend together one cup of thick coconut cream and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Next, add a pinch of salt and two teaspoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy tang. Chill the mixture to firm it up, and you'll have a terrific dairy-free cream cheese substitute.

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