Updated July 2022! They weren’t the first frozen yogurt shop to feature dairy-free soft serve, but 16 Handles has definitely been the most innovative. Within a few short years, they have released about a dozen creamy vegan flavors made with cashew milk, soy milk, almond milk, and now, oat milk. 16 Handles has partnered with Oatly to churn out new dairy-free flavors for their shops. Most recently, they released Caramel Apple and Cinnamon Bun!
16 Handles Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options
All of the following are also reportedly vegan, unless otherwise noted. At last count, 16 Handles had over 20 different dairy-free and vegan soft serve flavors rotating through their line up! Most shops have at least a couple on hand daily.
Soft Serve Flavors
- Blue Raspberry Sorbet
- Coco Loco Sorbet
- Green Apple Sorbet
- Kiwi Strawbae Sorbet
- Oatly Banana
- Oatly Caramel Apple
- Oatly Chai Tea
- Oatly Chocolate
- Oatly Chocolate Cake
- Oatly Cinnamon Bun
- Oatly Iced Latte
- Oatly Marshmallow
- Oatly Mocha
- Oatly Vanilla
- Passion Fruit Orange Guava Sorbet
- Peach Sangria Sorbetto
- Pomegranate Raspberry Sorbet
- Silk Vanilla Almond Milk
- So Fresh Mango Sorbetto
- Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet
- Strawberry Vanilla Sorbet
- Watermelon Sorbet
- Yo Soy Vanilla
Heads Up! These aren’t all available at once! According to 16 Handles, they have at least one dairy-free and vegan flavor at each store daily. Many stores offer two to three dairy-free and vegan flavors, and the flavors do rotate.
Probiotics: Most Froyo shops swirl fruity and creamy dairy-free sorbets, but 16 Handles is making strides for dairy-free frozen yogurt. Their Oat Milk varieties are made with live and active cultures. The Silk Almond Milk flavors are also cultured with probiotics like traditional froyo.
Retired Dairy-Free Flavors: Belgian Chocolate Fudge Sorbet, Chocolate Devotion, Silk Chocolate Almond Milk, Yo Soy Chocolate
Smoothies
Heads up! We have been told by 16 Handles that their Sorbet Smoothies are dairy-free, and they now offer dairy-free options for all of their smoothies.
Froyo Sauces
- Peanut Butter Sauce
- Raspberry Jam Sauce (with seeds)
- Raspberry Sauce
Other Froyo Toppings
- Almonds, Roasted
- Apple Jacks (not vegan)
- Bananas
- Birthday Cake Oreos
- Blueberries
- Cap’n Crunch
- Carrot Cake Oreos
- Chocolate Creme Oreos
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Oreos
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch (not vegan)
- Cocoa Puffs (not vegan)
- Coconut Flakes
- Cookie Crisp (not vegan)
- Froot Loops (not vegan)
- Fruity Pebbles (not vegan)
- Goji Granola
- Honey (not vegan)
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Lychee
- Mango
- Maraschino Cherries
- Mint Chocolate Chip Oreos
- Mint Creme Oreos
- Mixed Fruit Jellies
- Oreo Cookies
- Pineapple
- Rainbow Fruit Slices
- Rainbow Sour Tape
- Raspberry
- Red Velvet Oreos
- Sour Patch Kids Raspberry
- Spring Oreos
- Strawberry
- Strawberry Sour Tape
- Toasted Almond Crunch
- Trix Cereal
- Vegan Belgian Chocolate Chips
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Cookie Dough
- Vegan Cookies & Cream Bites by Allie’s GF Goodies
- Vegan Cookies & Cream Cookie Dough
- Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
- Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cookie Dough
- Vegan Belgian Chocolate Chips
- Wet Walnuts
- Winter Oreos
Heads Up! The cookie doughs are made by DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections. Cross-contamination with toppings is a big concern in frozen yogurt shops. Dairy-containing toppings can easily find their way into neighboring dairy-free ones. If concerned, ask the fro yo specialist to get a fresh topping from the back. They are usually happy to help. Also, the topping options available do vary by location.
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find 16 Handles
For ten years, 16 Handles has been named New York City’s #1 frozen yogurt. They have shops dotted around the big apple. But they also have locations in other parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.16handles.com
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