Alisa Fleming ~ I’ve taste-tested quite a few dairy-free yogurts, I’d even venture to say that I’ve trialed most, if not all, that the market has to offer. Many are good, but I can honestly say that Almond Dream Almond Non-Dairy Yogurt is simply amazing.

Back in the “dairy days” I dutiful downed the most popular brand of yogurt in the name of calcium consumption. I didn’t love it, and in fact have shied away from non-dairy yogurts aside from reviews and the occasional recipe. But, all that changed, as I found myself at the local co-op requesting a stock-up of Vanilla Almond Dream.

What makes Almond Dream Yogurt so special? In my opinion, it is the perfectly creamy texture, the lightly sweetened flavors, and the very fresh taste with subtle hints of almond. I also love that it is soy-free, gluten-free, and of course dairy-free (yes, it is vegan too!), and that it has 8 different strains of tummy-taming probiotics!

As for the flavors, Almond Dream Yogurt comes in four varieties: Plain, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Mixed Berry. I received the first three to sample, and as you may have guessed, the Vanilla was my favorite. Even so, the Plain was surprisingly excellent; it is slightly lower in sugars than the others, and has a nice, relatively neutral flavor that should work very well in recipes. It has only a touch of tang, which I think makes it more versatile than traditional yogurt.The Vanilla simply stepped it up a notch flavor. It became my lightly-sweet, post-dinner dessert, topped with pomegranate arils, berries, or even dairy-free chocolate chips. The Strawberry had little chunks of fresh berries within, and shared the sweetness of the Vanilla, but with a bright strawberry flavor. It was delicious as well, but I’m a vanilla girl at heart.

There are a few other great qualities about Almond Dream Yogurt that I would like to note:

• Low Fat – Though made with almonds, each serving contains just 2.5 to 3 grams of fat, and no saturated or trans fats.
• Calcium – The yogurts are fortified with 20% (200mg) of the RDA for Calcium.
• Non-GMO – It is made with real almonds and no genetically engineered ingredients.
• Fiber – They are considered a good source of fiber, with 3 grams per serving.
• Live & Active Cultures – I mentioned the probiotic benefit above, but thought I would let you know that the probiotic bacterium in Almond Dream Yogurt includes all of the following: L. Acidophilus, P. Lactis, S. Thermophilus, Bifidobacterium Lactis, L. Acidophilus, L. Casei [note that this is a bacteria; it is not associated with the milk protein casein], L. Rhamnosus, L. Delbrueckii Lactis & Bulgaricus.

Almond Dream Non-Dairy Yogurt is popping up on store shelves throughout the U.S., and you should even be able to find it at many conventional grocers as the distribution increases. If you don’t see it yet, you can ask the store to bring some in.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, this yogurt is Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, and Wheat-Free, but see the packaging and contact the company for allergen and manufacturing "may contain" labeling.

For More Product Information: Visit the Dream Brand website at www.tastethedream.com. They occasionally have printable coupons for their brands on their website too.

This is a third party review and article by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of the best-selling book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications and a recipe creator for the natural food industry with an emphasis on dairy-free living and other special diets.

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