Texture: The judges agreed it did not much like vanilla gelato as advertised, and not everyone is accustomed to the “zingy” texture that added probiotics bring. Even though it scored last place, this one received bonus points for clean ingredients and it has no gums, fillers, or cane sugar.įlavor: Hence the name, this coconut-based “gelato” was tangy and refreshing, and almost tasted like a jar of your favorite coconut yogurt with a super subtle vanilla flavor. While the flavor of this one was good, it did not taste authentically vanilla, and the texture didn’t stack up to some of the others in the line-up. The brand is well-known for its clean, organic ingredients, and probiotic-packed desserts. Overall impression: While I’m a sucker for great branding at the grocery store, this vanilla from The Coconut Cult is more than just a cute pint to store in your freezer. The texture was a little doughy and it was good but tasted like yogurt.” – Megan “The bite went by really fast, but it doesn’t taste super vanilla-ey.” – Emily #10: Coconut Cult – Vanilla Probiotic Coconut Gelato Some other popular non-dairy ice creams like Ben & Jerry’s and Haagen Daz were also not included here because the flavors I had access to were not gluten-free. Two other brands I’ve loved that are not on this list are Van Leeuwen and Jeni’s Ice Creams who both have delicious non-dairy/vegan flavors. So are you ready to find out which brand has the best dairy-free ice cream? Let’s get on with it.ĭisclaimer: Options and prices vary in different states and at different retailers, but these were the best brands available to me in Austin, TX. Emily and Jessie are always honest and immediate with their feedback and don’t hold back. Megan and Katie, who have tried almost every dairy-free ice cream on the market, had high standards for the best brands and flavors. Michael, who had never tasted dairy-free ice cream before, went in completely open-minded. We all agreed that the best dairy-free ice creams are undetectably non-dairy, creamy in texture, and authentic in flavor.īilly, who ignores his lactose intolerance weekly, was setting out to find a favorite dairy-free dessert once and for all. Our squad of taste testers reviewed each flavor with just one bite and rated them in terms of flavor, texture, and quality of ingredients on a scale from 1 to 5. 2 of 11Īs with our other taste-offs, (see previously: vanilla ice cream taste-off, blueberry muffin bake-off, pumpkin bread bake-off, ginger molasses cookie bake-off, and dark chocolate taste-off) we stuck to a standard scoring system. I consulted the dairy-free ice cream community for some of their favorites and recruited a team of trusted taste-testers to rate the top picks. Now that the movement has begun, it seemed like the right time to share the best of the best. Since then, I’ve been first on the scene to test every new flavor, formula, and variety of dairy-free ice cream, and honestly, I’m thrilled to see more conventional grocery stores stock their shelves with my favorites. Because when we want ice cream, we want it now, right? While making your own dessert is a blast, I got tired of waiting around while my ice cream maker did its thing so, that’s when my quest for the best store-bought pints began. Initially, I started churning my own dairy-free ice cream at home and experimented with different ratios, bases, and toppings. But thanks to modern ice cream technology, we now have dairy-free alternatives that are just as delicious, without the stomach aches. In fact, experts estimate that over 60% of humans are lactose intolerant. And it turns out, many of us can’t tolerate the dairy in ice cream, or in general, either. But when I had to remove dairy from my diet for health reasons years ago, I wasn’t willing to sacrifice my go-to indulgence. We all know a perfect day is one that ends with your favorite dessert, which in my case, is ice cream.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |