AIP Dairy Alternatives Guide
17 items classified under standard AIP guidelines.
This guide covers all 17 dairy alternatives classified under AIP guidelines. AIP evaluates foods primarily by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity, which determines how each item in this category is classified.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Calories (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Canned Coconut Milk | Allowed | 197kcal |
| Coconut Milk | Allowed | 31kcal |
| Coconut Yogurt | Allowed | 895kcal |
| Lite Coconut Milk | Allowed | 31kcal |
| Plain Coconut Yogurt | Allowed | 66kcal |
| Canned Coconut Cream | Limited | 357kcal |
| Coconut Cream | Limited | 357kcal |
| Coconut Creamer | Limited | 895kcal |
| Flavored Coconut Yogurt | Limited | 92kcal |
| Hemp Milk | Limited | 446kcal |
| Rice Milk | Limited | 47kcal |
| Soy Milk | Limited | 64kcal |
| Almond Milk | Not Allowed | 20kcal |
| Almond Milk Creamer | Not Allowed | 20kcal |
| Cashew Milk | Not Allowed | 609kcal |
| Flavored Almond Milk | Not Allowed | 50kcal |
| Unsweetened Almond Milk | Not Allowed | 15kcal |
Classification Breakdown
5 Allowed — These dairy alternatives are a nutrient-dense whole food not in AIP elimination categories. 7 Limited — These items have excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. 5 Not Allowed — These are in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices.
AIP is a temporary protocol lasting 30–90 days, with foods reintroduced one at a time.
Allowed Dairy Alternatives (5)
Canned Coconut Milk
AllowedWith 197kcal calories per 100g, Canned Coconut Milk earns a Allowed classification on AIP. It is a nutrient-dense whole food not in AIP elimination categories. Beyond the primary classification, canned coconut milk also provides 21.3g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Coconut Yogurt and Canned Coconut Cream for calories, ranking 11 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Milk
AllowedAt 31kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Milk falls into the Allowed category under AIP guidelines. This means it is a nutrient-dense whole food not in AIP elimination categories. Among the 17 items in this category, coconut milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Lite Coconut Milk at 31kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canned (full-fat) | 357kcal | 1.2g | 16.3g | 53.2g | 0.2g |
| Carton (beverage) | 31kcal | 0.2g | 2.1g | 2.9g | 0g |
Coconut Yogurt
AllowedWith 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Yogurt earns a Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is a nutrient-dense whole food not in AIP elimination categories. It also contains 99.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Cashew Milk at 609kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lite Coconut Milk
AllowedWith 31kcal calories per 100g, Lite Coconut Milk earns a Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is a nutrient-dense whole food not in AIP elimination categories. Within this category, it falls between Coconut Milk and Rice Milk for calories, ranking 5 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Plain Coconut Yogurt
AllowedWith 66kcal calories per 100g, Plain Coconut Yogurt earns a Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is a nutrient-dense whole food not in AIP elimination categories. Within this category, it falls between Soy Milk and Flavored Coconut Yogurt for calories, ranking 9 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Limited Dairy Alternatives (7)
Canned Coconut Cream
LimitedAt 357kcal calories per 100g, Canned Coconut Cream falls into the Limited category under AIP guidelines. It is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Beyond the primary classification, canned coconut cream also provides 16.3g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Canned Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream for calories, ranking 12 of 17. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Cream
LimitedAt 357kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Cream falls into the Limited category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Nutritionally, it also delivers 16.3g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Canned Coconut Cream at 357kcal. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Creamer
LimitedAt 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Creamer falls into the Limited category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Yogurt at 895kcal. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Coconut Yogurt
LimitedFlavored Coconut Yogurt is classified as Limited on AIP, with 92kcal calories per 100g. This means it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. It also contains 8.1g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Plain Coconut Yogurt and Canned Coconut Milk for calories, ranking 10 of 17. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hemp Milk
LimitedWith 446kcal calories per 100g, Hemp Milk earns a Limited classification on AIP. It is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Beyond the primary classification, hemp milk also provides 7.6g protein and 13.8g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Cream at 357kcal. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Rice Milk
LimitedRice Milk is classified as Limited on AIP, with 47kcal calories per 100g. This means it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Within this category, it falls between Lite Coconut Milk and Flavored Almond Milk for calories, ranking 6 of 17. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Soy Milk
LimitedWith 64kcal calories per 100g, Soy Milk earns a Limited classification on AIP. This means it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Almond Milk and Plain Coconut Yogurt for calories, ranking 8 of 17. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Not Allowed Dairy Alternatives (5)
Almond Milk
Not AllowedWith 20kcal calories per 100g, Almond Milk earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Among the 17 items in this category, almond milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Almond Milk Creamer at 20kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsweetened | 15kcal | 0.6g | 1.2g | 0.3g | 0g |
| Sweetened | 30kcal | 0.5g | 1.2g | 4.3g | 0g |
Almond Milk Creamer
Not AllowedWith 20kcal calories per 100g, Almond Milk Creamer earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Among the 17 items in this category, almond milk creamer sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Coconut Milk at 31kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashew Milk
Not AllowedCashew Milk is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 609kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 12.1g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Hemp Milk at 446kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Almond Milk
Not AllowedFlavored Almond Milk is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 50kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Within this category, it falls between Rice Milk and Soy Milk for calories, ranking 7 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Not AllowedUnsweetened Almond Milk is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 15kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Among the 17 items in this category, unsweetened almond milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Almond Milk at 20kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central