Swapping regular cream cheese for a plant-based one may have some health benefits.

This is the best vegan cream cheese, according to an RD.

But that doesnt make it any less of a bummer to give up certain animal foods.

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Thankfully, it is easier than ever to finddelicious plant-based alternatives to cheese, cream cheese included.

But how do they stack up nutritionally?

I prefer vegan cream cheeses made with minimal ingredients.

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I also like nut-based cream cheeses versus those derived from oil and starch, says English.

The sticky cheese keeps your quesadilla together and adds a burst of creamy, cheesy flavor, she emphasizes.

Shop Englishs best vegan cream cheese picks below.

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It helps to keep your toppings and fillings in place and is made with minimal, whole-food ingredients.

Go ahead, serve it to brunch guests and see if they can even tell the difference.

Thats where this rich, sharp, and tangy vegan cheddar spread comes in.

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This spread is an awesome stand-in for traditional cheddar in grilled cheese sandwiches, says English.

My 3-year-old son gobbles it up!

The mellow chive flavor further masks the fact that it isnt real cream cheese.

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plant-based registered dietitian nutritionist and NASM-certified personal trainer

Use it as a sandwich spread or stir into a springy asparagus pasta, too.

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