We Tried 20 Dairy-Free Coffee Creamers. Here Are the Best Ones

|Updated Jan 9, 2023
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One of the hardest things about going plant-based – more than steak or eggs – was half and half in my coffee. I tried not to care but couldn’t stop craving my creamy cup of morning java, because plant-based milk was just not cutting it. So, I began my quest for suitable the best dairy-free creamer.

Non-dairy creamers are the fastest-growing segment of the plant-based market, after milk, expected to top $6 Billion in sales in the next five years. It appears that more vegan coffee creamers crop up every month.

Note that traditional Coffee-Mate (a Nestlé product) is lactose-free and on the company's website they say it is "non-dairy" but some of their products are not completely free of animal products since they contain sodium caseinate, which is a protein derived from cow's milk. So skip the regular Coffee-Mate and try the non-dairy natural Bliss sister brand, since it doesn't contain the caseinate that we could see. There are many great choices to choose from, so we decided to taste-test the most popular non-dairy creamers, plus a few outliers that sounded interesting.

In this taste test, we sampled Califia Farms Almond Creamer, Silk Almond Creamer Vanilla,  Natural Bliss Coconut Milk Creamer/Sweet Cream, So Delicious Organic Creamer, Coconut Milk, Natural Bliss Oat Milk Creamer, Vanilla Natural Flavor, Silk Oat Yeah Oat Milk Creamer, Silk Original Dairy-Free Original Soy Creamer, and Trader Joe's Coconut Creamer. While this taste is totally subjective based on personal taste, and whether you prefer half and a half or full cream taste and consistency in your coffee, it will hopefully help guide you as you search for your favorite option.

The main objective for these taste tests was to find a non-dairy creamer that would replace half and half, which I heat in my electric milk frother to give me that creamy coffee treats I so depended on every morning. Unfortunately, most of the better non-dairy creamers I tasted have added cane sugar (except the So Delicious organic creamer) and added oils (coconut, palm, or sunflower). Ensure that you check the ingredients and use them sparingly!

For all the Beet Meters, check out the best vegan products.

Overall Winner:

1. Nutpods Creamer Unsweetened Original

Nutpods is the closest you'll get to the real thing! Tasters immediately gave this dairy-free creamer a 5 out of 5. The texture is smooth and mixes with coffee instantly. Unlike soy creamers, this almond and coconut-based creamer doesn't separate once you are done stirring. Nut Pods is the most comparable to half and half in the whole list of creamers!

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Nutpods Original Unsweetened Almond + Coconut Creamer
Nuts for Nutpods

3

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Nutpods are the closest you'll get to the real thing! Tasters immediately gave this dairy-free creamer a 5 out of 5 for taste. The texture is smooth and mixes with coffee instantly. Unlike soy creamers, this almond and coconut-based creamer doesn't separate once you're done stirring. Nut Pods is the most comparable to half and half that we have found so far in the whole list of creamers! Non-vegans will love it!

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2. So Delicious Organic Coconut Milk Creamer

So Delicious has been marketing dairy-free frozen desserts, yogurt alternatives, and smooth plant-based beverages for over 30 years. Besides the coconut milk, they also have “Original” and “Snickerdoodle.” “Caramel” and “Creamy Vanilla” flavors. I only sampled the coconut milk flavor. This is the only one in this taste test with 0 grams of added sugar. It has a very rich coconut taste and froths up nicely in coffee-like milk. It’s not as thick as some of the others but is a good alternative to ultra-sweet creamers if you want to be careful about your sugar intake. The coconut flavor is powerful but not overwhelming.

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So Delicious Original Dairy-Free Coconutmilk Creamer
Loved This So Delicious

3

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

So Delicious coconutmilk creamer is the only one we tasted with 0 grams of added sugar. It has a rich coconut taste and froths up nicely. It’s not as thick as some, but is a good alternative to ultra-sweet creamers, especially if you are watching your sugar intake. If you like coconut, you will like this creamer.

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3. Minor Figures Barista Oat M*lk

Minor Figures is an up-and-coming oat milk company that makes a coffee creamer that froths up just like the real thing. This Barista style non-dairy creamer gets its natural sweetness from the oats and will not overwhelm your coffee with an overly sweet flavor. The only downside is that it contains 22 grams of carbs and 114 calories, so think of it as a treat or even a snack replacement.

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Minor Figures Barista Oat M*lk
Froth It Up!

4

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Minor Figures is an up-and-coming oat milk company that makes a coffee creamer that froths up just like the real thing. This Barista style non-dairy creamer gets its natural sweetness from the oats and will not overwhelm your coffee with an overly sweet flavor. The only downside is that it contains 22 grams of carbs and 114 calories, so think of it as a treat or even a snack replacement.

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4. CoffeeMate Natural Bliss Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer

Natural Bliss Oat Milk Creamer, Vanilla Natural Flavor, with 4 grams of added sugar is similar to Coffee Mate’s Coconut creamer but without the coconut flavor. It’s super-rich and creamy with a hint of oat flavor but not bitter at all. My new favorite! This is the best one I’ve found for frothing and taste especially if you miss the consistency and flavor of half and half. It’s like the real thing as it’s creamy, fluffy, and not grainy. Remember to shake it up before putting in your frother. Use a little and be happy with your non-dairy latte!

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CoffeeMate Natural Bliss Vanilla Oat Milk
Creamy & Rich

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

CoffeeMate Natural Bliss Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer is super-rich and creamy with a hint of oat flavor, but not bitter at all. It's our new favorite and the best one for frothing, especially if you miss the consistency and flavor of half and half. It’s like the real thing as — it’s creamy and rich. You only need a little for your legit-tasting non-dairy latte and remember to shake it before pouring.

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5. Califia Unsweetened Almond Milk Creamer

Califia Farms Almond Creamer is made with real almonds and coconut cream to give a rich, full-flavored texture and has 2 grams of added sugar. The consistency is so thick it’s more like a heavy cream rather than a creamer substitute. Regardless, it froths up well and is very creamy. The almond taste is noticeable but the creamer isn’t bitter or grainy. You don’t need to use a lot of it; a little goes a long way!

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Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk Creamer
Almond Latte Please!

3.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Made with real almonds and coconut cream to give a rich, full-flavored texture. The consistency is so thick, it’s more like a heavy cream rather than a coffee creamer. A little goes a long way!

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6. Original Oat-Ly Oat Milk Barista Edition

The Original Oat-Ly Oat Milk Barista Edition contains 4 grams of sugar but its full-flavored taste makes it a rich choice. It doesn’t market itself as a creamer but it does advertise as the choice for the barista community. It’s slightly less frothy than real milk when mixed but the flavor is pleasant, not bitter,  and I would choose it again.

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Oatly Oatmilk Barista Edition
Barista's Favorite

4

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

The Original Oatly Oat Milk Barista Edition contains 4 grams of sugar so no surprise it has a full rich flavor. We don't know why they call it a Barista edition but this creamer does froth up when mixed, however less so than real milk. The taste is pleasant, slightly sweet and we would definitely buy it again.

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7. Silk Almond Creamer

Silk’s almond-based creamer is creamier than most almond milk and provides the perfect texture for your coffee with absolutely no aftertaste. It adds just the right amount of sugar if you like your coffee modestly sweet without an overbearing amount of sweetness. The low-calorie option contains no protein but is a great choice if you like the taste of 2 percent milk in your coffee

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Silk Almond Milk Creamer
Silky Smooth

3

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Silk’s almond-based creamer is creamier than most almond milk and provides the perfect texture for your coffee with absolutely no aftertaste. It adds just the right amount of sugar if you like your coffee modestly sweet without an overbearing amount of sweetness. The low-calorie option contains no protein, but is a great choice if you like the taste of a 2 percent milk in your coffee

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8. Almond Breeze Almondmilk Creamer Vanilla

If you worry that almond milk is thin, AlmondBreeze has made a thicker version for their creamer. This creamer replicates the exact texture of traditional 2 percent milk. The vanilla creamer is modestly sweet so when you use it your coffee won’t need any additional sugar. This creamer offers a smooth taste and no aftertaste. It’s low in calories and carbs but also contains no protein.

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Almond Breeze Almondmilk Creamer Vanilla
A Balanced Choice

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

If you worry that almond milk is thin, AlmondBreeze has made a thicker version for their creamer. This creamer replicates the exact texture of traditional 2 percent milk. The vanilla creamer is modestly sweet so when you use it your coffee won’t need any additional sugar. This creamer offers a smooth taste and no aftertaste. It’s low in calories and carbs but also contains no protein.

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9. Milkadamia Unsweetened Vanilla Macadamia Creamer

This macadamia nut-based creamer has a hint of the nut flavor enhanced by vanilla, which makes it richer in flavor than most. Still, it is on the thin side so you need to use more of it in your coffee to get the full effect. Regardless, it remains a good choice for anyone looking for a low-calorie option.

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Milkadamia Unsweetened Vanilla Macadamia Creamer
For Macadamia Lovers

4

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

This macadamia nut-based creamer has as a hint of the nut flavor enhanced by vanilla, which makes it richer in flavor than most. Still, it is on the thin side so you need to use more of it in your coffee to get the full effect. Regardless, it remains a good choice for anyone looking for a low-calorie option.

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10. Silk Oat Yeah Oat Milk Creamer

Silk Oat Yeah Oat Milk Creamer, the Vanilla One has 4 grams of added sugar and is also at the top of my list. While it’s sweet, it’s also incredibly rich which means you can use less of it in your coffee. It was thick and creamy when frothed and it adds a fluffy cap to your coffee as lattes make with real cream. Note that pea protein is an added ingredient in this creamer as well. This can rival the real thing but choose this one only if you like a strong vanilla aftertaste!

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Silk Oat Yeah Vanilla Oatmilk Creamer
Oat Yeah!

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Silk Oat Yeah Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer, has 4 grams of added sugar. While it’s sweet, it’s also incredibly rich, which means you can use less of it. It is thick and creamy when frothed and it adds a fluffy cap to your latte. This creamer rivals the real thing and anyone who loves the taste of vanilla will especially love this one.

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11. Silk Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer

Silk’s Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer will satisfy any sweet tooth. This non-dairy substitute perfectly matches the texture and taste of traditional creamers. The vanilla flavoring and added sugar bring out a momentary aftertaste that sweet drink lovers will like. Still, with just 25 calories, Silk Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer is a great choice when looking for a rich, dessert-like coffee experience.

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Silk Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer
Vanilla Lovers’ Delight

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Silk’s Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer will satisfy any sweet tooth. This non-dairy substitute perfectly matches the texture and taste of traditional creamers. The vanilla flavoring and added sugar bring out a momentary aftertaste that sweet drink lovers will like. Still, with just 25 calories, Silk Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer is a great choice when looking for a rich, dessert-like coffee experience.

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12. Forager Organic Dairy-Free Half & Half

Forager is cashew milk and coconut cream-based that mixes for a unique and flavorful taste. The consistency was on the thinner side, and if you're a heavy cream or half-and-half devotee this is probably not the creamer for you, although those who like a lighter flavor will enjoy it.

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Forager Half & Half Organic Cashewmilk Coconut Cream
Cashew Coconut Dream

3.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Forager is made of cashew milk and coconut cream that combine for a unique and flavorful taste. The consistency was on the thinner side, and if you're a half and half devotee, this is probably not the creamer for you. But, if you prefer a lighter texture, you will love it.

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13. Sproud Unsweetened Pea-Based Milk

Sproud’s pea-protein non-dairy creamer is low in calories and carbs, and high in protein, with 4 grams a serving, making it one of the healthier choices. As for texture, this creamer is on the thinner side and would work well for someone who likes skim milk in their coffee, since it’s not as thick as others we taste-tested. Taste-wise, we detected a mild aftertaste when sipped alone, but in coffee, it was not noticeable. So this is the most nutritious choice.

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Sproud Unsweetened Pea-Based Milk
Protein in Your Coffee

3.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Sproud’s pea-protein non-dairy creamer is low in calories and carbs, and high in protein, with 4 grams a serving, making it one of the healthier choices. As for texture, this creamer is on the thinner side and would work well for someone who likes skim milk in their coffee, since it’s not as thick as others we taste-tested. Taste-wise, we detected a mild aftertaste when sipped alone, but in coffee, it was not noticeable. So this is the most nutritious choice.

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14. Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss® Unsweetened Plant-Based Half-and-Half

This Natural Bliss Coconut Milk Creamer/Sweet Cream is the best one I’ve found for both frothing and taste, especially if you miss the consistency and flavor of half-and-half. It’s creamy and has a hint of coconut, but no overwhelming coconut flavor. Note: it is made with pea protein, unlike the other ones, which is probably why it’s thicker. Always check ingredients if you have food allergies because unexpected ingredients such as peas can be hiding in the product, and you would never know by the taste.

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CoffeeMate Natural Bliss® Sweet Crème Coconut Milk
Half & Half = Hell Yes!

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

This Natural Bliss Coconut Milk Creamer/Sweet Cream is the best one for both frothing and taste, especially if you miss the consistency and flavor of half-and-half. It’s creamy and has a hint of coconut, but not overwhelming. It also contains pea protein, unlike the others, which is probably why it’s thicker.

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15. Malk Organics Unsweetened Almond Malk

The thickest consistency of the bunch, resembling a heavy cream rather than half and half. Malk has only 5 ingredients, making it super clean and healthy! The almond flavor might be overpowering to those who like less flavor in their creamer. Add the Maple Pecan flavor to your coffee for an even sweeter taste.

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Malk Unsweetened Almond MALK Creamer
Walk the Malk

3.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

3.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Malk has only 5 ingredients, making it super clean and healthy! The almond flavor might be overpowering to some, but if you love a thick creamer, this resembles heavy cream rather than half and half. For an even sweeter taste, use the Maple Pecan flavor.

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16. Chobani Sweet & Creamy Oat Milk Creamer

Chobani’s new oat milk creamer is thick and creamy but also sweet, so if you don’t like sugar in your coffee this may not be the choice for you. Its aftertaste reminded us of cereal marshmallows, so choose this creamer if you love your coffee sweet. Still, with 20 calories and 0.5 grams of fat per serving, it is still pretty healthy.

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Chobani Sweet & Creamy Oat Milk Creamer
The Sweet Choice

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

3.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Chobani’s new oat milk creamer is thick and creamy but also sweet, so if you don’t like sugar in your coffee this may not be the choice for you. Its aftertaste reminded us of cereal marshmallows, so choose this creamer if you love your coffee sweet. Still, with 20 calories and 0.5 grams of fat per serving, it is still pretty healthy.

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17. Trader Joe's Coconut Creamer

This creamer is rich, round and doesn't taste too overtly of coconut. You only need a splash to achieve a nice, creamy effect in your coffee, and there's no watered-down consistency, so if you swear by heavy cream or half & half, give this Trader Joe's option a try! At only $1.69 per carton, this product is a steal.

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Trader Joe's Coconut Creamer
Perfectly Creamy

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

4

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Trader Joe's fans love this creamer since it doesn't taste overtly of coconut. You only need a splash to achieve a nice, creamy effect and if you love heavy cream or half & half, give this creamer a try! At only $1.69 per carton, it's a steal.

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18. Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer

The Silk Almond Creamer Vanilla boasts that it’s “America’s #1 Almond Creamer. But with 4 grams added sugar you may want to use it sparingly. It did taste sweet and was nice and thick, so someone who likes rich creamers will love it. The vanilla aftertaste was pretty strong. And it's a little too syrupy sweet for my taste.
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Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer
Not So Plain Vanilla

3

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

3.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

The Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer boasts that it’s “America’s #1 Almond Creamer. But with 4 grams added sugar you may want to use it sparingly. It did taste sweet and a little too syrupy, for anyone who doesn't like sugar in their latte. The consistency was nice and thick, so someone who likes rich creamers will love it.

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19.Elmhurst Oat Milk Unsweetened Creamer

Elmhurst’s oat creamer is on the thinner side so if you like a creamier consistency this would not be the choice for you. We did detect a slight aftertaste of oats and was slightly sweet. The biggest positive is that it is extremely low in calories and carbs, but it also has zero protein. This creamer is for you if you like skim milk in your coffee.

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Elmhurst Oat Milk Unsweetened Creamer
Low-Carb Choice

3

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

2

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Elmhurst’s oat creamer is on the thinner side so if you like a creamier consistency this would not be the choice for you. We did detect a slight aftertaste of oats and was slightly sweet. The biggest positive is that it is extremely low in calories and carbs, but it also has zero protein. This creamer is for you if you like skim milk in your coffee.

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20. Silk Dairy-Free Original Soy Creamer

Silk Original Dairy-Free Original Soy Creamer has only 1 gram of added sugar, but sadly it does not froth up well when I heated it due to a thinner, more watery consistency. It didn't combine well with coffee, no matter how much was added. Because of the underwhelming flavor, this was my least favorite.

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Silk Dairy-Free Original Soy Creamer
Silky Smooth

2.5

Health

Protein
Calories
Carbs

2.5

Taste

Tasty & Satisfying
No Aftertaste
As Good As Real

Editor's Take

Silk Original Dairy-Free Original Soy Creamer has only 1 gram of added sugar, but it does not froth up well when heated for a latte, due to its thinner consistency. It has a subtle flavor so if you want to taste your coffee above your creamer, this is the choice for you.

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The Ultimate Vegan and Dairy-Free Ice Cream Taste Test

Van Leeuwen Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream

This brand is one of the best anywhere and their vegan choices are no different. The mint chip went the distance in our "food duels" to come out on top in the final five. We loved the fact it tasted like the real thing. One note: It's higher in fat than most other formulas.


So Delicious Dairy-Free Oh-So Strawberry Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert

We have never seen kids go as crazy for ice cream as these testers did for this tub of strawberry. It literally was met with chants and screams that it tasted like "real strawberry." If you, too, love strawberry, this treat is for you. Even if you don't, we think it's worth a taste.


Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Buns Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

If you love cinnamon, meet your new favorite treat. It's like if a cookie dough ball met a cinnamon bun. If you're carb-conscious, note there are 35 grams in a half-cup serving, and 25 grams of sugar.


Halo Top is the best pick for a health-conscious cookie-dough loving ice cream seeker. A serving (half a cup) has 90 calories and 3 grams of protein so if you want the fun of a sweet cold treat with fewer cals, this is your best option. That said, the texture is smooth, so if you're looking for chunks of cookie dough this isn't the right pick for you.


Oatly Chocolate Ice Cream

Oatly does it again. First, they claimed the high road with their oat milk that took the nation by storm this past summer. Now they've introduced oat milk ice cream that—we swear—is as delish as the classic, and offers seven classic flavors including chocolate, vanilla, salty caramel, strawberry, and hazelnut. We tasted four and loved them all. With 218 calories for a 2/3 cup serving, 23 grams of carbs and 13 grams of fat, this treat is right in the middle of the pack, health-wise. But you'll love every spoonful.


Koku Moringa Mint Chip

We loved the mint taste and if you like a thinner texture, here's your pick. It tastes like frozen yogurt and on a hot day that makes for a refreshing change from the creamier options. This version has half the fat and sugar of other mint chip varieties we reviewed.


Halo Top Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Halo Top is super smooth (no need to microwave it right out of the freezer—you can just dig in with your spoon). Our testers loved the milkshake-like quality but there were no chunks of peanut butter cup to be found. Still, with 3 grams of protein and 4 grams of fat, this is among the less-indulgent choices.


365 Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Swirl Frozen Non-Dairy Almond Milk Dessert

This tasted like Moose Tracks, with chunks of chocolate chips and peanut butter swirls in it. We love that it boasts 5 grams of protein, but it also has 20 grams of sugar and 28 grams of carbs.


Van Leeuwen Vegan Peanut Butter Choc Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

This is one of the richest of the bunch, and Van Leeuwen always over-delivers on its promise of taste and texture. The zingy peanut buttery aftertaste means just a little will leave you super satisfied, which is good as it packs a punch in carbs, sugar and fat.


Häagen-Dazs Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Non-Dairy

This top-five winner was the most like the real thing, and everyone went crazy for it. The chunks of fudge were epic. It's slightly higher in cals than most other picks, but it also contains 6 grams of protein.


So Delicious Creamy Chocolate Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert

If what you love is a classic chocolate ice cream taste, this delivers. It is creamy and rich, and anyone avoiding coconut milk will appreciate the cashew milk option. Still, with 23 grams of carbs and 21 grams of sugar per 2/3 cup serving, we would limit our consumption to 1/3 a pint at a time.


So Delicious Dairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Milk Frozen Dessertge Template

For chocolate lovers, this is a great choice because it tastes like real ice cream and will satisfy your cravings. But if you're keeping an eye on saturated fat, this one is on the high end with 10 grams. Still, So Delicious has cracked the code on how to make a plant-based non-dairy ice cream that is ...so delicious!


Cookie dough is a specific kind of treat that's like Kryptonite for some people. We are those people. Ben & Jerry's has figured out not only how to make non-dairy ice cream taste like it's creamy dairy counterpart, but the cookie dough does, too. How do they do it? We don't care, we just want more. Caveat: One pint has 1050 calories, and a serving according to the label is 1/3 of a pint. With 49 grams of carbs per serving, proceed with caution.


Sometimes you think you don't love something but you just keep eating it. That was the experience with NadaMoo! Dairy-Free Birthday Cake Cookie Dough. It went fast. Even when some of the testers claimed it wasn't their favorite, they kept digging in for more. We say: Do you.


Koku Dark Cacao With Reishi Ice Cream

This one was so dark and rich it almost tasted like there was a cherry aftertaste. For dark chocolate lovers, this is the closest thing you'll get to a dark chocolate bar taste in ice cream. The coconut cream base adds a higher saturated fat content, but it's lower in sugar than other options on our list at only 9 grams.


NadaMoo! Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert, Dutch Chocolate

This chocolate treat has the least calories per serving of any that we tested, but still delivered all of the taste you're sure to want from chocolate ice cream. It had a mousse quality that made it fluffy and light. We love the fact that this family-owned company has been creating non-dairy treats for over 15 years and growing strong. Yesamooooo.


This one had actual pieces of oatmeal cookie in it, and we watched the testers go completely bananas for it. The ice cream tasted like the real thing and the cookies were legit home-made quality. How they do this we don't know but if you love oatmeal cookies, you will love this flavor. Nutrition-wise, this option is higher in fat, carbs and sugar plus contains palm oil.


Halo Top deserves kudos for trying to be the healthier choice among non-dairy treats, and we love the overall taste. But if you are looking for a chunky cookie filled ice cream, this isn't the choice for you. It's more like a frozen smoothie with an oatmeal cookie vibe. With just 70 calories and 3 grams of fat in half a cup, this is a great choice if you're watching your intake.


Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Salted Fudge Truffle Non-Dairy

If you love salty-sweet mash-ups, this is the one for you. But if you're not into salt—skip this. Haagen-Dazs knows what it's doing—and their dairy-free ice creams are as craveable as the classics. Don't worry about serving to non-vegans; they won't have a clue this is plant-based.


NadaMoo! Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert, Rockiest Road

If you like rocky road this will give you the fix you need. Our taste-testers loved the marshmallow sugary sweetness and rocky texture, but ultimately it didn't make our top five, which was a mystery to one tester who basically devoured the entire pint. That goes to show—every flavor has its fans. Lower in calories per serving sugar and carbs, so pls enjoy!


So Delicious Peachy Maple Pecan Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert

Maple is a specific taste and if you love maple syrup, reach for this fun treat. The testers all seemed to think it was *too* maple syrup-y but we found this to be a fun diversion from the usual suspects.


So Delicious Snickerdoodle Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert

This tastes like a gooey cinnamon roll (swoon) and was one of the favorites of all the ones we tasted. Made of cashew milk, this one is relatively lower in saturated fat (6 grams) and has 3 grams of protein per serving, but is slightly higher in carbs, at 34 grams.


Van Leeuwen Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

The taste is a chocolate lover's delight and as with all Van Leeuwen Ice Creams, it is a rich, satisfying treat. We took points off for being higher in saturated fat, but we love that it has 3 grams of fiber.


Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Somehow they have mastered the art of creating non-dairy ice cream that tastes like the real thing. We love Ben & Jerry's flavors and their chocolate-y fudge brownie was a delight in particular. But for health, we took points off for the 27 grams of added sugar (over half your daily value) per serving.


Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Half Baked Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

We don't blame anyone who wants to eat the whole pint—it's that good! This Ben & Jerry's flavor was among the top five overall winners of our entire plant-based ice cream taste test. It's so intense it's like eating half-baked brownies and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups coated in ice cream; AKA all our favorite flavors rolled together. Each serving has 43 grams of carbs and 28 grams of added sugar (that's 9 teaspoons!).


So Delicious Mint Chip Coconutmilk Frozen Desert

If you love mint, this treat delivers a satisfying fix. Our testers liked the fact that it was less thick in texture than some of the other ice creams we tasted, and on a hot day, it can feel refreshingly light and sweet without the heavy taste of some of the creamier choices.


NadaMoo! Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert, Lotta Mint Chip

We love NadaMoo! for going after the vegan market and coming out with a respectable mint chip treat with half the added sugars and carbs of some of their competitors. With 200 calories in a 2/3 cup and 6 grams of added sugar per serving, this is definitely among the healthiest of the treats. Enjoy!


So Delicious Dairy-Free Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert

When the vanilla bean in this dessert kicks in, you don't feel like you need any toppings or other flavors to enhance your satisfaction—it’s rich and full all on its own. That said, if you added a topping to it, non-vegans would never tell the difference. We took slight points off for the added sugar at 18 grams per serving, but it still comes in at a respectable 200 calories per serving.


So Delicious Cookies ‘n’ Cream Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

We loved the texture of this one which was like putting Oreo cookies in a blender with vanilla ice cream and freezing it up. The cookie taste infuses the entire ice cream so if you are an Oreo fan, this is your jam. Points off for high sugar (21 grams) but otherwise, this is a winning treat.


This was as sweet a treat as you could find, and the kids loved it. They enjoyed the chunks of cookie dough in the coconut milk and the ice cream base was thinner than some we tested—a nice counter touch to the rich, thick cookie dough. A bit high in carbs, fat and saturated fat, so if you're counting, keep an eye on your portion.


We're officially fans of every non-dairy dessert that Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen makes—choc chip cookie dough is no exception. Rich and creamy, the raw cashew milk, coconut cream and cocoa butter base is to live for and makes for a truly decadent dessert.


Oatly Strawberry Ice Cream

Oatly has its act together, and this ice cream proves it. The newcomer to the freezer nudges aside some of the long-time favorites with its oat milk ice cream that tastes as good as—or better than—the real thing. We love the packaging, flavor, and attitude of this brand. It's a rich treat and anyone who loves strawberry will not be disappointed. Even non-strawberry lovers will be converted. One serving has 20 grams of sugar, but also 1.5 grams of fiber and a small amount of protein.

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