Cashew/Almond Cream Cheese

Cashews are an excellent cream cheese substitute, and you won't be able to tell the difference. It's the go-to ingredient for dairy-free, paleo desserts like Cheesecake and Fruit Pizza. Creamed cashews can also be easily added to soups and sauces.

Kite Hill's dairy-free cream cheese is another good option for cream cheese, depending on what you're making. To achieve the creamy spread and flavor without the dairy, it is made primarily of almond milk and a thickener.

Many people recommend using this when baking, spreading on a bagel, or cooking something like a jalapeno popper. If you're just looking for a healthier creamy alternative, Greek yogurt or even a little creme fraiche should do the trick.