Today's healthy food review is on So Delicious Dairy Free's No Sugar Added Pints!
This vegan ice cream by So Delicious is made with a coconut milk base. It comes in four flavors, and while the main nutritional focus is that they are low in sugar, the vanilla and chocolate flavors are 100 calories per 1/2 cup serving, and the mint chip is 120 calories per 1/2 cup serving.
Although I am a vegetarian, I am semi-lactose intolerant, forcing me to avoid dairy or take a lactase enzyme pill whenever I do have dairy. I don't like to eat eggs for ethical and health reasons (cholesterol bomb!), and my diet is primarily plant-based, so I am working on transitioning to veganism!
I have tried the vanilla bean, chocolate, and mint chip. Here's my thoughts:
Texture: These are so creamy. Unlike other lighter ice creams, these actually aren't low fat ice creams, so they have a rich and decadent texture. They do freeze a little hard, so it's best to leave this out on the counter for 5 minutes before scooping them. I found that the vanilla was a little softer than the other flavors for some reason.
Flavor: The coconut flavor was definitely prevalent in the vanilla and chocolate pints, so if you want just a neutral ice cream that is just vanilla flavored or chocolate, these aren't for you. That being said, I loved the hint of coconut. It worked amazingly with the vanilla bean flavor. You could see little flecks of vanilla bean throughout the pint, which I loved.
The chocolate flavor also had notes of coconut, but it was really rich and definitely suitable for a chocoholic. Although I preferred the vanilla, I typically favor that flavor so I wasn't surprised that I liked the vanilla better. This is still wonderful and I have re-bought both flavors.
The mint chocolate chip tastes more authentic. There is not a coconut flavor that I noticed, since the mint masks it. This was amazing. I liked that the chocolate was less like a chip, more like a chocolatey ribbon throughout the pint. It tasted exactly like the mint chip ice cream I used to get at the parlor, but the chocolate ribbon made it more enjoyable.
All in all, I think my favorite is the mint, with vanilla in a close second and chocolate last. However, I loved them all and have repurchased.
Afterthoughts: The good thing about these being a little higher fat is that I never have more than one serving at a time. It's perfectly satiating after a serving.
Overall, they were amazing! I've actually had varying results with price. At Whole Foods, they are $6 per pint, so I never buy them there, but they are usually a dollar cheap for $5 at Sprouts, and often go on sale. I like getting coupons for the brand and using them. I believe these are also available at select Target locations. Check for availability on their website.
9/10
-1 point for price
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