You Can Make the Most Incredible Healthy Vegan Cheese Board With These 15 Vegan Brands

If you’ve been thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, but can't imagine giving up cheese in all its glorious forms (grilled in a sandwich, plopped over a hot dog, melted into pasta, spread on a cracker), you can rest easy. In the last few years, vegan cheese options have expanded from just a few strange-looking slices to a huge variety of shreds, ricottas, fetas, cheddars, and artisan cheese wheels that are as gorgeous and tasty as anything you'd find in a fancy food store. They're made from a variety of plant-based proteins, including cashews, almonds, and soy (if you have allergies, be sure to inspect the nutrition labels). Whether you're lactose-intolerant or going vegan for health, environmental, or humane reasons, here are some of the best cheeses to try.