The Vegan Foods That Satisfied Our Cheese and Ice Cream Cravings

Mac and cheese isn't mac and cheese unless it's so creamy and rich that it requires breaks every two to three bites. This Amy's frozen dish achieves that. Not only does it taste exactly like its dairy-filled counterpart, but it's microwaveable and can be ready to eat morning, noon, or night in less than five minutes. Find it here.

There's been a massive uptick in brands churning out non-dairy versions of their most popular ice creams, but sometimes (all the time) you just want some cheesecake. Daiya fills that decadent hole with its line of cheezecakes. Each one is solid, but soft like normal cheesecake--and equally indulgent as it, too. Drizzle peanut butter on a slice of the chocolate and fruit pie filling on the plain for an added touch of class. Find all the flavors here.

I haven't been a big yogurt eater since graduating pre-school, but I do love almond milk and, being gluten-free, yogurt is an excellent grab-and-go breakfast (R.I.P. bagels). Silk's almond milk yogurt is by far my favorite. It's one of few that sort of congeals in the cup and its texture and flavor is the closest to regular dairy-filled yogurt.

Vanleeuwen's artisan ice cream is a popular mainstay in New York City and Los Angeles because of the brand's ridiculously creamy and flavorful (full dairy) homemade ice creams. So it's no surprise that they also do vegan ice cream just as well. The vegan blends are made with things like house made cashew milk, organic coconut milk, organic extra virgin coconut oil--and the end result is an insanely decadent, indulgent blend that comes in a slew of creative flavors. Run, don't walk to order it here.

Pizza, like death and taxes, is simply a necessity. It's not something I was willing to give up when I went gluten free and it's not something I'm willing to give up during my time as a vegan. Fortunately, Daiya knocks it out of the park with seven ... SEVEN ... delicious pizza substitutes, none of which are soggy nor cardboard-y. Pro tip: Buy or make extra marinara dipping sauce and it's like you never had to forfeit Domino's. Find it here.

Whenever I tell anyone I'm vegan, the first thing they say is "But what about cheese?" And honestly, for awhile I asked myself the same thing ... But what about cheese? Then I discovered Kite Hill and their brie-like rounds of creamy cheesy perfection. These artisan offerings are made with almond milk and come in fancy flavors like truffle dill and chive. They even make a ricotta substitute. I genuinely challenge you, vegan or not, to add one of these cheeses to your next normal cheese plate and see if anyone can tell the difference. Find it here.