My Favorite Things
Over the last (almost) two years, I have tried so many different vegan products. Here is a list of my favorites!
SKINCARE
My absolute favorite vegan skin care product is Curology. You get an actual dermatologist assigned to you who makes a formula just for your skin problems. All you do is send a few pictures, answer a questionnaire, and then your dermatologist contacts you via email. Pretty soon, your own personalized formula is in the mail in a plain white bottle and delivered to your door. It's super affordable at only $19.95/month and you can change or cancel your shipment at any time! So whether it's wrinkles, dark spots, or acne, Curology has you covered! Click here to get your first bottle free!
When it comes to makeup, The Body Shop has been my go-to. If you have a store near you, it's worth a visit, or click here for their website! Their employees have always been so helpful by recommending products for my needs. Another reason I love them is that they started a worldwide petition that helped bring bans to cosmetic testing in certain locations. They are still working hard to get the rest of the world on board! Want to know more about animal testing and why it should be banned? See my blog post here.
HAIR CARE
I've recently started using Monat hair care products. They have a range of systems for all different types of hair, including kids hair and men's beards! It's pretty fantastic, and it leaves your hair feeling so good and growing so fast! Sign up as a VIP and get discounts and free stuff!
CHEESE
I have tried so many vegan cheeses and I have barely scratched the surface! Here are my favorites!
Daiya American Style Slices.
This cheese is perfect for throwing on a cold sandwich, in a cheese quesadilla, or putting in a grilled cheese. This flavor is my favorite of theirs and it's kid-approved! They also have shredded cheese that's great on pizza and cheese by the block that's good for crackers! Check them out here!
Wayfare Products. They are a super amazing company out of Bozeman, MT and they make incredible dairy free products. They have a huge range of sour cream, cream cheeses, puddings, butters, and cheeses. The Cheddar Dip is amazing in noodles for a quick Mac n' Cheese, or to put in chili, or just use as a chip dip! They have jalapeno cheddar and nacho cheddar. All three are the bomb. You can order online here if your store doesn't carry them (but let Wayfare know you want them in your local store!)
I also love my Feta Cheese recipe and my Creamy Cheese sauce recipe! Both are very different, but very tasty! Be sure to check those ones out, too!
DAIRY ALTERNATIVES
There are so many dairy alternatives on the market right now, which is amazing for you, because there's sure to be one you will love!
My kids' favorite to drink. I also use this when a baking recipe calls for milk. I use it to make frosting, or in place of water in pancake/waffle mix.
This coffee creamer is so creamy and smooth. It's packed with flavor and perfect for that hot cup of coffee in the morning or in an iced cold brew.
This almond milk is perfect for cooking. It has very little nutty flavor, so it's perfect for making sauces and soups. I use it for biscuits also! You won't even notice an almond taste, it's so mild.
Oh man, you guys this milk is so rich and creamy. Drink it cold or warm it up and top it with marshmallows for a toasty hot chocolate. It's full of protein because of the cashews, but the chocolate flavor is so strong you won't even notice a cashew taste. Your kids will love you for pouring this in their cups!
This yogurt is AMAZING. They have plain and unsweetened, too, but we we love this one for just diving right into with a spoon.
Unreal chocolate snacks are my FAVORITE! They're a young company with a big vision. I did a video about them here if you wanna check it out! All their snacks are colored with veggies instead of artificial coloring. I like to eat them by themselves, or put them in a smoothie like I did in the picture here! You can order them online here or check their store locator to get your hands on them!
Most vegan chocolate chips are super spendy and have a weird texture to me, but these ones from Costco are on another level! You get this giant 4.5 pound bag for much cheaper than you would pay for two bags of the small vegan ones. I use these to make cookies (recipe here) and I put a few in my kids lunchboxes for a little treat. I also love to eat them in a spoon of peanut butter after the kids have gone to bed, teehee.
Grove Collaborative is an amazing company that makes all natural cleaning and hygiene products for your home. They have hundreds of products to choose from and all the scents are incredible. In November, they had a pumpkin scented dish soap that actually made me want to do the dishes! First-time customers can click here and get a free set (pictured) with their first order! You like free stuff? I do, too, and it's how I got hooked on Grove.
There you have it, friends! A few of my favorite things! Feel free to ask any questions!
Keep cooking, friends!
-Kristin
