Sadly, the entire original Chobani Non-Dairy line, made with coconut, has been discontinued. But, they’ve moved forward with their dairy-free oat-based line. You can still get Chobani Oat Yogurt Cups and Chobani Oat Yogurt Blends.
Despite releasing a new non-dairy line, Chobani is staunchly against using dairy terms like “milk” and “yogurt” on dairy-free products. This isn’t a debate that I would typically weigh in on, but Chobani has failed to address one major thing. If you don’t call it yogurt, what do you call it? They’ve simply slapped the name “Chobani Non-Dairy” on all of their dairy-free products, no matter what they are. I think we either need some new terms, or people will simply call Chobani Non-Dairy Cups, “yogurt,” whether they like it or not.
The Founder and CEO of Chobani, Hamdi Ulukaya, says the Non-Dairy Chobani “isn’t a replacement to dairy, but it’s a game-changer for plant-based products.” He then proceeds to call them “coconut purees.” Sorry Hamdi, but I don’t think “purees” is going to catch on. However, I do think many people will be very happy to purchase your non-dairy “not yogurt” in the yogurt aisle, and enjoy it just like they would yogurt (with granola for breakfast), for the same reason as yogurt (probiotics).
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Chobani Non-Dairy Cups are Coconut-Based “Yogurt,” We Think
Like yogurt, Chobani Non-Dairy Cups are cultured, and they contain 6 types of live and active probiotics. They’re also creamy, spoonable, and perfect for enjoying with fresh fruit or other toppings. And they’re carrageenan-free, lower in sugars than most dairy versions, and sweetened solely with cane sugar. But they aren’t fortified, so they are lighter in protein and calcium than traditional dairy yogurt.
We’ve yet to sample each flavor, but leave your own rating and review to tell us what you think of them!
Slightly Sweet Plain
Ingredients:Â cultured coconut blend (water, coconut, tapioca flour, agar, cultures (l. acidophilus, l. bulgaricus, l. paracasei, s. thermophilus, bidus, and l. casei)), cane sugar, water, chicory root fiber, fruit pectin, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate. Manufactured in a facility that also handles milk.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce serving):Â 130 calories, 8g fat, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 7g sugars, 1g protein.*
Vanilla
Ingredients:Â cultured coconut blend (water, coconut, tapioca flour, agar, cultures (l. acidophilus, l. bulgaricus, l. paracasei, s. thermophilus, bidus, and l. casei)), cane sugar, water, chicory root fiber, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, fruit pectin, locust bean gum, vanilla extract. Manufactured in a facility that also handles milk.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce serving):Â 140 calories, 8g fat, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
Blueberry
Ingredients:Â cultured coconut blend (water, coconut, tapioca flour, agar, cultures (l. acidophilus, l. bulgaricus, l. paracasei, s. thermophilus, bidus, and l. casei)), cane sugar, blueberries, water, chicory root fiber, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, fruit pectin, locust bean gum. Manufactured in a facility that also handles milk.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce serving):Â 150 calories, 7g fat, 21g carbs, 3g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
Peach
Ingredients:Â cultured coconut blend (water, coconut, tapioca flour, agar, cultures (l. acidophilus, l. bulgaricus, l. paracasei, s. thermophilus, bidus, and l. casei)), cane sugar, peaches, water, chicory root fiber, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavor, fruit pectin, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (for color), locust bean gum. Manufactured in a facility that also handles milk.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce serving):Â 140 calories, 7g fat, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
Strawberry
Ingredients:Â cultured coconut blend (water, coconut, tapioca flour, agar, cultures (l. acidophilus, l. bulgaricus, l. paracasei, s. thermophilus, bidus, and l. casei)), cane sugar, strawberries, water, chicory root fiber, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, fruit pectin, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (for color), locust bean gum. Manufactured in a facility that also handles milk.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce serving):Â 140 calories, 7g fat, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
More Facts on Chobani Non-Dairy Cups (aka “Yogurt”)
Price: $1.99 per 5.3-ounce single-serve cup
Availability: Chobani Non-Dairy Cups have launched nationwide in the U.S. You can already find them at major grocers like Target and Safeway.
Certifications: Chobani Non-Dairy Cups are Certified Kosher OU-D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Chobani Non-Dairy Cups are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Chobani website at www.chobani.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.Â
Not for this vegan
Non dairy cups??? That’s what I drink my coffee from. I wrote to chobani, they replied but didn’t seem to care.