One of the best things about yogurt is its versatility. Enjoy a yogurt parfait (with gluten-free granola) for breakfast or a dollop of yogurt on your favorite curry for dinner. Gluten-free consumers don’t have to miss out on this magical ingredient.
Today, we’re sharing the best gluten-free yogurt brands this year. We’ll also answer your frequently asked questions about popular yogurt brands and gluten-free Greek yogurt.
What Is the Main Ingredient in Yogurt?
The main ingredient in yogurt is plain cow’s milk.
Yogurt is made when you combine heated milk with live bacteria cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus, to be exact). These ingredients ferment for 4 to 12 hours at 110 to 115°F to create yogurt. Fortunately, milk is naturally gluten-free.
Is Yogurt Gluten-Free?
Yes, yogurt is gluten-free.
However, there are two main circumstances when it isn’t.
Firstly, if a company produces its yogurt in a gluten-containing facility, the risk of cross-contamination increases.
Secondly, if the yogurt includes a gluten-containing sweetener or topping. Most flavored yogurts use gluten-free sweeteners like sugar. You want to avoid the ones that contain mix-ins like cookies, granola, or pretzels.
Is Greek Yogurt Gluten-Free?
Yes, Greek yogurt is gluten-free. It’s made with the same ingredients as regular yogurt and has the same health benefits.
The creation process is just longer and more filtered. This means it’s thicker, tangier, creamier, and generally more expensive because it uses more milk. It also contains more protein and less sugar, while regular has more calcium and fewer calories.
At the end of the day, you just have to watch out for the same instances where it’s not gluten-free.
Related: The next time you buy gluten-free Greek yogurt, you must try this tuna salad recipe.
How to Tell There’s Gluten in Yogurt
The primary way to confirm gluten in yogurt is by reading the ingredients label. The company must specify if there’s a risk of cross-contamination in manufacturing or if the yogurt includes gluten-containing ingredients.
If you’re ever nervous, stick to yogurt brands with a gluten-free label. This means it meets FDA regulations, and the product includes less than 20 parts per million of gluten — meaning it’s considered safe for people with celiac disease.
10 Best Gluten-Free Yogurt Brands in 2024
Here’s a look at the top gluten-free yogurt brands on the market right now:
- Brown Cow
- Cabot Creamery
- Chobani
- Dannon
- FAGE
- Oikos
- siggi’s
- Stonyfield
- Wallaby
- Yoplait
Now, let’s dive deeper into each yogurt brand and what they have in store.
Brown Cow
Brown Cow would have to win if there was an award for the cutest gluten-free yogurt packaging. Who can say no to Lily’s face, the original brown cow?
Brown Cow has been based in New Hampshire since the 1970s. The company specializes in whole milk yogurt, its Cream Top Yogurt Range. You can stick with popular options like vanilla and plain. Or you can venture out and try maple, chocolate, apricot mango, coffee, or cherry vanilla.
Shop the Brown Cow range on Amazon or at your local Whole Foods.
Cabot Creamery
Hailing from Cabot, Vermont is Cabot Creamery. Here, you’ll find a co-op of farmers delivering top-quality dairy products to Americans. Fortunately, Cabot’s yogurt is gluten-free. The company guarantees it produces all yogurt in a gluten-free environment. It’s also done its research to verify all ingredients are gluten-free.
The Cabot yogurt collection is simple and contains four products: Plain Greek Yogurt, Lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt, Lowfat Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt, and Triple Cream Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt.
Chobani Greek Yogurt
Established in 2005, Chobani made a name for itself by popularizing Greek yogurt across the US and now the world. The company’s thick Greek yogurt has a higher protein content than traditional yogurt.
If we listed all their products, we’d be here all day. But Chobani should be your go-to for plain Greek yogurt, vanilla Greek yogurt, and fruit-flavored yogurt. For those who don’t want their fruit mixed in, opt for “on the bottom” rather than blended.
According to Chobani, celiacs just need to avoid products with gluten-containing sidecar mix-ins. This includes the Flip range with Cookies & Cream and S’mores mix-ins.
Dannon
Don’t want to take any chances? The entire Dannon yogurt range is Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). This means each product contains less than ten parts per million of gluten.
Dannon’s gluten-free yogurt can be split into six categories:
- Whole Milk Yogurt
- Low-Fat Yogurt
- Nonfat Yogurt
- Fruit on the Bottom
- Creamy Classic
- Smoothies
So, whatever you’re in the mood for, Dannon will surely have something for you. We love their Light + Fit Greek Strawberry Yogurt.
Related: Dannon’s plain yogurt pairs perfectly with these blueberry overnight oats.
FAGE
We love FAGE for a couple of reasons. First, it’s Certified Gluten-Free. Second, the company was founded in Greece, and the name is translated from Greek, meaning “to eat.”
So, for authentic gluten-free Greek yogurt, look no further. The FAGE range is extensive, but the types of yogurt available include:
- Total Plain (nonfat, reduced fat, and whole milk).
- Total SplitCup and Blended in various fruit flavors.
- BestSelf Plain and SplitCup, which are also lactose-free.
- Creamy Dreamy in flavors like lemon meringue and peach cobbler.
Related: Looking for breakfast inspiration and how to add yogurt to your gluten-free diet? Check out this guide to gluten-free breakfast recipes.
Oikos
If you want your gluten-free yogurt with a side of extra protein, check out Oikos. Its specialty is certified gluten-free Greek yogurt with high protein: 11 to 22 grams, depending on the serving size. Its straining process leaves more milk solids, resulting in a denser protein-rich product.
Here’s a look at what Oikos offers:
- Triple Zero: nonfat Greek yogurt in multiple flavors and sizes.
- Pro: yogurt-cultured ultra-filtered milk with 20g of protein a pop.
- Blended: nonfat Greek yogurt blended with different fruits and flavors.
Like Chobani, you want to avoid the Remix range as several mix-ins contain gluten. Click to try some Oikos yogurt now.
siggi’s
Another brand with gluten-free certification is Siggi’s. Founder Siggi Hilmarsson created siggi’s after moving to NYC and missing his beloved skyr. This is a thick, creamy, high-protein yogurt from his native Iceland. If you, too, think US yogurt is too sweet, you might find what you’re looking for with siggi’s range.
siggi’s has something for everyone:
- The skyr collection includes rich & creamy, keto, lower-sugar, nonfat yogurt, low-fat yogurt, and whole milk yogurt.
- Nonfat and whole milk drinkable yogurt.
- Non-dairy and plant-based coconut blend for vegans and people with lactose intolerance. Choose from flavors like vanilla/cinnamon, plain, and toasted coconut.
- Strawberry/banana and mixed berries pouches when you’re on the go.
Head here to shop siggi’s on Amazon.
Stonyfield Organic
Stonyfield Organic has been a leader in the yogurt industry since the 1980s. In 2007, it created and released the first US-made organic Greek yogurt. Then, in 2014, it made the first organic refrigerated yogurt pouch.
What sets Stonyfield Organic apart from competitors is its extensive range. You can buy gluten-free yogurt for babies, kids, and the whole family. YoBaby includes cups, tubs, and pouches. Kids can choose from cups, tubs, pouches, tubes, and smoothies. Available in several flavors, they’re made from real fruit and vegetables.
For the entire family, take your pick from whole milk yogurt tubs and single-serve cups, 100% grass-fed Greek yogurt, and smoothies.Basically, whatever your yogurt needs, Stonyfield Organic has a solution for you. Get the Stonyfield Organic range delivered to your door now.
Wallaby Organic
Do you want your gluten-free yogurt “crafted with a bunch of Aussie good vibes”? Check out Wallaby Organic. As the name suggests, this is another yogurt brand that’s certified organic. Lucky for us, it’s also been certified gluten-free since 2013.
Wallaby Organic specializes in organic and gluten-free Greek yogurt. You can choose from whole milk, low-fat, nonfat, and no sugar added. If you’d prefer whole milk yogurt without the Greek, it’s also got you covered.
Yoplait
Can you truly have a post on gluten-free yogurt brands without mentioning Yoplait? We think not. Now, the company says both its Original and Light products are gluten-free. But we found even more gluten-free products are available.
Here are the gluten-free options at Yoplait:
- Yoplait Original
- Yoplait Protein
- Go-GURT low-fat yogurt tubes for kids.
- Whips!
- Smooth-Style
- Yoplait Light
- Kid Cup
- Greek 100
Products to avoid are some Cereal Snacks and yogurt with granola. These include gluten-containing ingredients like wheat and barley malt. Otherwise, there’s lots of Yoplait yogurt for gluten-free consumers to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plain Greek Yogurt Gluten-Free?
Yes, plain Greek yogurt is gluten-free. As always, double-check packaging for any cross-contamination risk or gluten-containing additions.
Is Vanilla Greek Yogurt Gluten-Free?
Most vanilla Greek yogurt is gluten-free. However, it’s important to double-check the ingredients to ensure the sweetener used is gluten-free.
Can Celiacs Eat Greek Yogurt?
Yes, celiacs can eat Greek yogurt. They just have to keep an eye on gluten-containing flavorings.
Is All Chobani Yogurt Gluten-Free?
While most Chobani yogurt products are gluten-free, not all are. Avoid products like the Flip range with gluten-containing mix-ins.
Is All Yoplait Yogurt Gluten-Free?
No, not all Yoplait yogurt is gluten-free. You want to avoid some Cereal Snacks and yogurt with gluten-containing granola.
Is All Dannon Yogurt Gluten-Free?
Yes, all Dannon yogurt is certified gluten-free.
The Best in Gluten-Free Yogurt
Now you know what yogurt is gluten-free and which gluten-free yogurt brands to place in your cart in 2024.
Take this knowledge and make some delicious sweet and savory dishes. I recommend this easy tzatziki dip and gluten-free gingerbread coffee cake.
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