Disclaimer: These reviews are completely independent, and anything listed here is something I have bought myself without any assistance or persuasion from any of these companies.
Dairy Substitutes:
Daiya Vegan Cheese (Mozarella and Cheddar)
It melts, it stretches, and it tastes divine. In my opinion, Daiya is better than any other vegan cheese I have tried (and I've tried, in earnest, to find one that I really liked), and not only is it dairy-free, but it's also free of gluten, soy, eggs, and cholesterol. And it has just 90 calories per 1/4th cup - not bad, and roughly on a par with regular mozarella cheese. I've had it on pizza, in quesadillas, and in macaroni and cheese, and trust me - vegan cheese doesn't get better than this. More information here.
Tofutti "Better than Cream Cheese"
I like the flavor of this spread onto bread, but Tofutti now has many other flavors of cream cheese available as well, including Herbs and Chives and French Onion. You can use the plain one as a substitute in baking and make some killer buttercream icing that will taste just like the real thing. They also have many other dairy substitutes, including Sour Supreme, a wonderful sour cream substitute. Visit Tofutti's website for more info.
Trader Joe's Vanilla Soy Creamy Ice Cream
This is hands down my favorite vanilla ice cream substitute. The vanilla flavor, and not a soy or rice flavor, is the most prominent one, and it is wonderfully creamy. It even got a thumbs up from the rest of my family! And it's one of the cheapest non-dairy ice cream substitutes available, so you'll be getting the most for your money. Other flavors include Cherry Chocolate Chip, Chocolate, and Mango Vanilla. They are all wonderful!
Turtle Mountain Purely Decadent Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
How can you NOT love a company that makes a gluten-free cookie dough ice cream?? These are more expensive and come in smaller, pint-sized containers, but this is perfect for an occasional splurge. And with a much wider variety of flavors than what Trader Joe's offers, you might be able to find a more specific flavor that you miss. You can download .pdf file from the company website which will tell you exactly which flavors will suit your particular diet. Find out more here.
Meat and Meat Substitutes:
Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo
A delicious alternative to meat that is both vegan and gluten-free! This is a bit crumbly, so it is perfect to put into a soup or to cook as a ground meat substitute, and adds a nice kick to your dish.
Snacks (Crackers, Spreads, Cereals, and Cookies):
Mighty Maple Peanut Butter
With a wide range of peanut butter flavors - my favorite being Mighty Maple - Peanut Butter and Co. had to have a place on this list. Aside from the delicious maple peanut butter, they also offer Dark Chocolate Dreams, White Chocolate Wonderful, and The Heat is On (disclaimer: I have not tried these other flavors yet). And best of all, they are all labeled gluten-free! Find more by clicking here.
Shady Maple Farms Maple Butter
One of my very favorite things in the world is maple, and this spread is packed with pure maple flavor. Spread on pancakes or toast, or - my personal favorite - swirl with some natural peanut butter on toast. It's quite expensive, but as an occasional treat, you can always justify the cost with how good it is. I find it at Whole Foods, but check your local retailer to see if they carry it.
Pamela's Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies
How could Pamela's cookies not appear on this list? Almost everything I've tried of Pamela's has been fantastic, but my favorite of her products are the Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies. They taste just like Chips Ahoy to me, and I have given them to many non-celiacs who loved them as much as I did. Find other Pamela's products by clicking here.
Honey Nut Chex
It's always been my favorite flavor of Chex to begin with, and the folks at General Mills have now gone out of their way not only to label their products gluten-free, but also to develop a wide range of gluten-free options for their products. Check out their website here and download the list of their roughly 250 gluten-free products.
Glutino Gluten-free Pretzel Sticks
You seriously won't be able to tell the difference - that's how much like regular pretzels these taste like. Always delicious, and very addictive. Try using with dips or peanut butter for a quick and easy snack.
Blue Diamond Natural Nut Thins
My favorites are the Hazelnut and Almond Smokehouse, but they are all good. Light and crispy, they are great on their own or with a dip. Visit their website to find out more.
Pasta:
Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta
Thai Kitchen Stir-Fry Noodles
Baking Products and Mixes:
Orgran Natural Foods Products
I haven't found them much in America yet, but Orgran products (based in Australia) are available in other parts of the world and in some places here in the U.S.. They make a variety of mixes that are free of the most common allergens, including gluten, dairy, soy, and eggs, and all of the ones I have tried are pretty fantastic. I've had their pastas (made with various combinations of whole grains), chocolate and amaretto biscotti, falafel mix, and many of their flour mixes, including Self-Raising Flour and Alternative Grain Bread Mix. Official website can be fond here.
Bob's Red Mill
With a dedicated gluten-free facility, you can cook and bake with peace of mind when using Bob's Red Mill's products. I particularly love their gluten-free oats (please check with your doctor before consuming any oats, even if they are gluten-free). Other products include almost any gluten-free flour, starch, or grain you can think of, not to mention their range of cake, cookie, and bread mixes. To see their gluten-free selection of products, click here.
Betty Crocker Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-free has become much more mainstreamed - Betty Crocker has four different baking mixes out, and apparently, General Mills has even developed a gluten-free Bisquick mix to go along with them. I have only tried the cookie mix, but can vouch 100% that these cookies are amazing and delicious enough to be served to anyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. Find more about Better Crocker's mixes here.
More to come! Have any products you think belong here? Leave a comment below!
1 comments:
we get the "yves" brand taco meat and ground turkey which are vegan and gluten free. It's a little expensive but we have a cool store out here on the coast called "grocery outlet" and when they have it it's about 1/4 of the regular grocery store.
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