![]() Taste: Testers loved the vanilla toffee and the chocolate mousse flavors. Plus, Forager has minimal saturated fat (only 1g per serving) and was a lower-calorie pick than others, ranging from 110-140 calories depending on flavor variety. All probiotic yogurt products from Forager have 3-8 grams of plant-based protein per serving. They also have low sugar options available (as low as 1g per serving). The main first ingredient for all Forager products have cashew milk made with filtered water and organic cashews. Nutrition: We liked that these yogurts are USDA organic and that they contain live active cultures. Texture: Thinner consistency than other yogurts we tested, but "smooth" and "delicate" were also mentioned. Testers also liked that the yogurts are available in single-serve and multi-serve containers. Some testers could "really taste the cashew, but in a good way." One tester said, "the vanilla tastes similar to regular vanilla yogurt, and it's not too sweet." Overall, testers were favorable to Forager's flavor profile and could make this a dairy-free "staple" in their kitchen. They liked that it was cashew-based, which is different than most non-dairy yogurts on the market. Taste: Forager was one of the top picks among our testers. Our only pet-peeve is the saturated fat which is 6g, but this comes from coconut cream. Added sugar is about 8 grams for the flavored varieties and only 2 grams for the plain variety, which meets our goal for under 10 grams per serving. Daiya is non-GMO project verified, and all yogurts are an excellent source of calcium and B12, and they also contain vitamin D. ![]() Each variety contains 6 grams of protein, which is considered pretty high for dairy-free yogurt and is in part due to the pea protein that is added. Nutrition: Daiya does pretty well in the nutrition department compared to other varieties that we tested. Testers described it as "thick and creamy" and "closest to regular yogurt." Certain varieties had actual pieces of fruit mixed in throughout which our testers found favorable. Texture: This yogurt was different than other ones we tested in that the texture was thick and almost gel-like, which our panel enjoyed. Testers remarked that Daiya's yogurt alternative had a "full flavor," was the "perfect snack," and "the quintessential non-dairy yogurt." One tester said it would pair perfectly with granola. Taste: This was our best of the test, and our panel especially loved the blueberry, peach, and cherry flavors. The plain varieties all have the least amount of added sugar for each line, but we get if you're sick of plain yogurt and want some more flavor. ![]() A good rule of thumb is to look for 10 grams or less of added sugar per container. Check out the added sugar: Many manufacturers add quite a bit of sugar and emulsifiers to get the desired texture and taste, since obviously things like almonds and oats don't have the same consistency as regular dairy.Moral of the story is: don't knock a particular line of non-dairy yogurts until you've tried a few of the flavors first. Flavors matter: For certain brands, our testers would hate the vanilla flavor but love the peach, so it does boil down to personal preference.You'll also want to make sure the first ingredient is a whole food, such as almonds or coconut. This means that the ingredients used in the greatest amount are listed first, followed in descending order by those used in smaller amounts. Look at ingredients: On food labels, ingredients are listed in order of predominance.We've rounded up the best performing varieties of our taste test, but first here's a few tips for when shopping for non-dairy yogurts at the grocery store: While many yogurts didn't make the cut, as some were described as "chalky," and tasters remarked that they would "rather eat dirt," several did prevail. ![]() Criteria used to evaluate each yogurt included taste, texture, and nutrition. So, we tested over 20 different lines of dairy-free yogurt alternatives to help steer you towards the most delicious and healthy options at the grocery store. According to the market research firm Mintel, 1 in 5 Americans say they are consuming less dairy for health reasons. Whether you're lactose-intolerant or trying to go vegan, dairy-free yogurts make a great snack for any time of day. ![]()
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