Miyoko’s Creamery : Vegan Brand Focus
The vegan cheese and butter brand on a mission to craft kinder, greener, and healthier dairy alternatives.
Miyoko Schinner, known as the “Queen of Vegan Cheese”, founded Miyoko’s Creamery in an effort to align her compassion for animals with her love for rich French cheeses. It was her deep understanding for fine cuisine that enabled her to create her artisanal line of cashew and oat-based dairy-free delicacies.
What began as a small four-employee project in Miyoko’s home has become an empire of non-dairy cheese products in Sonoma, California. Today, Miyoko’s is one of the brands leading the dairy-free revolution with her irresistible cruelty-free artisanal cheese wheels, butters, and cream cheeses.
Why Do We Like Miyoko’s Creamery?
Ethics
The dairy industry may not seem harmful to animals. However, dairy cows are put under a lot of stress, pain, suffering, only to be sent to the slaughterhouse once they are no longer of use to the industry. Find out more about the reality of dairy farming here. By using creamy oat and cashew milks, Miyoko’s Creamery is able to craft a rich, creamy alternative to dairy cheese and butter. This is what makes Miyoko’s a kinder brand.
Sustainability
According to Miyoko’s team, it takes about 161 gallons of water to produce just 1 gallon of milk! Plus, 1 acre of land only yields 216 gallons of dairy milk. When compared to cashews, which only require rainwater to grow, and can yield a 2,333 lb. harvest with just 1 acre of land, we have a clear winner! This makes Miyoko’s products much greener than conventional dairy products.
Health
Not only are Miyoko’s products dairy-free, they are also non-GMO and organic. None of their butters or cheese products contain lactose, cholesterol, pesticides, or animal derivatives. That’s why Miyoko’s is a much healthier choice.
Our Top 5 Favorite Products
Miyoko’s European Style Cultured Vegan Butter
One of our all-time favorite vegan substitutes! We love using Miyoko’s butter in cookies, for spreading over a warm baguette, or any way we would’ve used traditional butter before venturing on this wonderful vegan journey. You don’t have to miss out on that creamy, rich, buttery flavor or texture when baking with this alternative. As always, Miyoko’s is focused on ethics and sustainability, which is why this butter is delicately cocooned in a compostable wrapper! We’re happy to support a company that puts in the extra work for our planet.
Miyoko’s Aged Black Ash Cheese Wheel
With an excellent balance between creamy and tangy, Miyoko’s cheese wheels can’t be beat. We chose the Black Ash flavor, since it’s the perfect staple item for all of your gatherings and picnics! Add it to your cheese board for an element that will have everyone intrigued. And because it’s soy and gluten free, as well as organic and non-GMO, this cheese is made for almost all to enjoy! Just watch out if you’re allergic to cashews.
Miyoko’s Cultured Vegan Farmhouse Cheddar Slices
If you haven’t heard of Miyoko’s new oatmilk based line, you’re seriously missing out! It includes all-new vegan cheese slices, blocks, shreds, and even a new butter. However, if we had to choose a favorite, we’d pick their Farmhouse Cheddar Slices, for its incredible versatility! You can use it in grilled cheese, cheesy sauces, or in a cheese dip! However you used to enjoy your traditional cheddar, you can totally do the same with these.
Miyoko’s Garlic Chive Organic Roadhouse Chedda
Miyoko’s cheese spreads are perfect for slathering over some crackers, or spicing up your signature sauce! It’s the vegan kitchen staple you never knew you needed! Go for the garlic chive flavor for a cheese that will add layers of depth to any dish.
Miyoko’s Organic Cultured Vegan Mozzarella
Craving some vegan pizza? Miyoko’s vegan mozz is the way to go! Grate it over your favorite Italian dishes, so you don’t have to miss out on the traditional flavor. Made with organic cashews, this product is also naturally soy and gluten free!
Miyoko’s Vegan Pantry Book
If you're interested in making artisanal vegan delicacies at home, you'll want to check out Miyoko's hit cookbook! In The Homemade Vegan Pantry, you'll learn how to use traditional French and gourmet cooking methods to make healthier, plant-based pantry staples. Enjoy quick, easy step-by-step recipes that'll substitute all your pre-vegan faves!
Learn more about Miyoko’s incredible work and fantastic selection of dairy alternatives on their official site.