West Coast Burger Chain Fatburger Adds Vegan Cheese and Dairy-Free Milkshakes to the Menu!

Plant-based options are growing every day. Meat and dairy alternatives are more realistic than ever, making fantastic substitutes for those who are transitioning away from animal products or whenever someone has a nostalgic craving. From fully vegan brands like Oatly, So Delicious, and NadaMoo, to unexpected traditionally dairy brands like Häagen-Dazs, Magnum, Perry’s, and Baskin-Robbins, there are now options for everyone. Clearly, dairy-free products are in high demand! That’s why west coast burger chain, Fatburger, is adding dairy-free milkshakes and vegan cheese to their menus.

The vegan milkshakes have been available at twelve Fatburger locations in Southern California since October 14th. Fatburger told One Green Planet the milkshakes are made with hand-scooped Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream, a local brand,  and they come in two flavors: vanilla and strawberry.

Source: Courtesy of Fatburger

Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of FAT Brands told One Green Planet: “Our existing vegan items have performed incredibly well with not only vegans, but existing Fatburger customers who are looking to try something new. We have no doubt our new Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream milkshake will follow the same trajectory.”

This isn’t the first time Fatburger adds plant-based options to the menu. They also already offer the Impossible burger patty. And now, customers can have dairy-free cheese with their meatless burger! Starting on November 1st, World Vegan Day, dairy-free cheese slices from Daiya will be available at Fatburger locations as well. The cheese slices can be added to any burger or sandwich purchase.

There was a successful test run for the dairy-free cheese slices in Los Angeles leading to this nationwide launch. Wiederhorn also says: “After our successful test run in our hometown, Los Angeles, we are thrilled to offer our
Fatburger fans around the US a 100 percent plant-based cheeseburger.”

Make Homemade Dairy-Free Milkshakes

Don’t live anywhere near a Fatburger or any place that offers vegan milkshakes? We’ve got you covered with these recipes from the Food Monster App.

1. Coconut Milkshakes and Cookies

Source: Coconut Milkshakes and Cookies

These Coconut Milkshakes and Cookies by Kelly Farrier are a fun and indulgent treat that also nourishes your body with healthy and wholesome ingredients, like oats, coconut, and nuts. The milkshakes are a more natural alternative to the sugary, artificially colored and flavored milkshakes, made with only chilled coconut milk, liquid sweetener, and leftover cookie filling to pair perfectly with each cookie. This is the perfect summer treat to get kids involved in the kitchen or just to treat yourself.

2. Peaches N Cream Milkshake

Source: Peaches N Cream Milkshake

Peaches are loaded with carotenes, flavonoids, lycopene and lutein, which are beneficial in warding off macular degeneration, cancer and heart disease. Try them in this Peaches N Cream Milkshake by Crissy Cavanaugh.

3. Cookie Dough Milkshake

Source: Cookie Dough Milkshake

Yep, you read right, all the flavors of a cookie dough in drinkable form, complete with a mini cookie on top, chocolate drizzle and some dairy free whipped cream. This Cookie Dough Milkshake recipe by Harriet Porterfield is a winner! Thick and creamy, gently infused with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and sweetened naturally with medjool dates.

We also highly recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 15,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!

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