Millions of people are on the hunt for their holy grail of healthy dairy-free yogurt, and Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt Alternative is vying for consideration. Daiya’s initial dairy-free yogurt line didn’t quite make the consumer cut, but they’ve completely reformulated for taste and nutrition. They added coconut cream for a better consistency, upped the natural ingredients, and reduced the sugar.
“Consumers are making more mindful choices when it comes to food and we know that sugar reduction is a top priority for them,” said Michael Lynch, Interim CEO at Daiya, in a statement. So they reformulated their yogurt to contain 50 percent less sugar than the average vegan yogurt. Each single-serve contains just 3 to 9 grams of sugars. And they are sweetened solely with cane sugar – no alternative sweeteners added!
Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt Alternatives Make Nutrition a Priority
We got the chance to try Daiya Duets when they were first released, which combine their coconut cream yogurt with crunchy granola. Those flavors are just a little different than this core line of coconut cream yogurt, but they use the same ingredients and base. And we were were impressed with the pleasing taste and creamy yogurt consistency. We will update with our own rating and review when we try these specific flavors. And you can leave your own rating and review below to help others too!
Plain
This is the lowest sugar, no frills option, and it can be bought in a single-serve cup for a 16-ounce multi-serve tub.
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut cream, pea protein isolate, creamed coconut, potato protein, chicory root extract, cane sugar, vegan natural flavors, potato starch, lactic acid (vegan), rice starch, tricalcium phosphate, tamarind seed gum, locust bean gum, lemon juice concentrate, guar gum, sea salt, vitamin d yeast, l. plantarum, l. casei, vitamin b12. Contains: coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 130 calories, 8g fat, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 3g sugars (2g added sugars), 6g protein. Fortified with 267mg calcium, 2mcg vitamin D, and 1mcg vitamin B12.
Vanilla Bean
For an added flavor boost, this flavor of Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt is a bit sweeter than the Plain and it’s whipped with pure vanilla extract. This variety is also available in a 16-ounce multi-serve tub.
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut cream, cane sugar, pea protein, creamed coconut, potato protein, chicory root extract, potato starch, lactic acid (vegan), rice starch, vegan natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, tamarind seed gum, locust bean gum, vanilla extract, guar gum, sea salt, vanilla bean seeds, l. plantarum, vitamin d yeast, l. casei, stevia, vitamin b12. Contains: coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 170 calories, 7g fat, 21g carbs, 1g fiber, 13g sugars (12g added sugars), 6g protein. Fortified with 266mg calcium, 2mcg vitamin D, and 1mcg vitamin B12.*
Blueberry
In all of the fruit flavors, the fruit is the third ingredient! So you can expect a pure flavor rush with each bite.
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut cream, blueberries, cane sugar, pea protein, less than 2% of chicory root extract, potato starch, vegan natural flavors, rice starch, lactic acid (vegan), blueberry juice concentrate, tapioca starch, tricalcium phosphate, tamarind seed gum, locust bean gum, lemon juice concentrate, pectin, guar gum, sea salt, l. plantarum, vitamin d yeast, l. casei, vitamin b12. Contains: coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 160 calories, 7g fat, 19g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars (8g added sugars), 6g protein. Fortified with 285mg calcium, 2mcg vitamin D, and 1mcg vitamin B12.*
Black Cherry
I’m not surprised they used trendy black cherries, since they tend to be sweeter than other types of cherries. They also have a deeper, prettier hue when blended.
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut cream, cherries, cane sugar, pea protein, less than 2% of chicory root extract, potato starch, vegan natural flavors, rice starch, lactic acid (vegan), tapioca starch, tricalcium phosphate, lemon juice concentrate, tamarind seed gum, locust bean gum, pectin, elderberry juice concentrate, guar gum, sea salt, l. plantarum, vitamin d yeast, l. casei, vitamin b12. Contains: coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 160 calories, 7g fat, 19g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars (8g added sugars), 6g protein. Fortified with 284mg calcium, 2mcg vitamin D, and 1mcg vitamin B12.*
Strawberry
Sweet-tart strawberries are a natural in tangy yogurt, so we have to assume this flavor of Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt will be popular. But we haven’t tried it yet. Leave a rating and review if you have!
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut cream, strawberries, cane sugar, pea protein, less than 2% of chicory root extract, potato starch, vegan natural flavors, rice starch, lactic acid (vegan), tapioca starch, tricalcium phosphate, tamarind seed gum, locust bean gum, lemon juice concentrate, black carrot juice (color), pectin, guar gum, sea salt, l. plantarum, vitamin d yeast, l. casei, vitamin b12. Contains: coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 160 calories, 7g fat, 20g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars (8g added sugars), 6g protein. Fortified with 285mg calcium, 2mcg vitamin D, and 1mcg vitamin B12.*
Peach
Next to vanilla, peach is usually my favorite yogurt flavor. I haven’t found this one in stores yet, but hope that it lives up to expectations.
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut cream, peaches, cane sugar, pea protein, less than 2% of chicory root extract, potato starch, vegan natural flavors, rice starch, lactic acid (vegan), tapioca starch, tricalcium phosphate, lemon juice concentrate, tamarind seed gum, locust bean gum, pectin, guar gum, sea salt, l. plantarum, vitamin d yeast, l. casei, vitamin b12. Contains: coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 150 calories, 7g fat, 19g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars (8g added sugars), 6g protein. Fortified with 284mg calcium, 2mcg vitamin D, and 1mcg vitamin B12.*
More Facts on Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt Alternatives
Price: $1.99 per 5.3-ounce single-serve cup
Availability: Look for Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt at Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Fresh Thyme and other natural grocers across the U.S. There’s no word yet on if these yogurt alternatives will be available in Canada soon.
Certifications: Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt Alternatives are Certified Kosher Pareve and Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Daiya Coconut Cream Yogurt Alternatives are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Daiya Foods website at daiyafoods.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.
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Best dairy-free yogurt texture and taste to date
Before going plant-based I ate greek-style yogurt with granola and berries often. But I gave up yogurt because I couldn’t find a vegan version I liked until now. I have only tried this Daiya strawberry so far (I bought 5 different dairy-free brands, all strawberry to taste test) but so far it’s my favorite of all the dairy-free yogurts. I was hesitant because of the coconut base, but I don’t taste it at all. It’s not too sweet, the texture is thick like greek-style yogurt and it has the “tang” most vegan yogurts are missing. I am so happy!
Like creamy jello
I tried the black cherry flavor today and imo the texture was exactly like if jello was creamy-based. It was nothing like actual yogurt, but once I diluted it with some almond milk, it was great! Really tasty and I would buy it again and freeze it to make a yogurt pop. That’s how I think it would be best consumed..
Too much added sugar in my opinion
Horrible
I’ve been trying to find a dairy substitute for yogurt, but this one isn’t it. I’ve been trying to place what it tastes like, and I’m settling on play-doh. I love coconut, and coconut milk but my lord is this disgusting.
No longer safe for people with rice allergies
We used to buy several containers of their yogurt weekly and now, because they added rice( which my daughter has a life-threatening allergy to), are unable to purchase it. We are on the lookout for another brand of non dairy yogurt alternative which is safe for our family. It is too bad companies like Daiya keep changing products which are excellent or like others that have to expand their flavor line to include common allergens like nuts or cheese. In an attempt to entice some new customers they actually lose a lot of the ones they originally had. You really have to wonder whether its really worth it!
Response from Go Dairy Free
That’s such a bummer Ann. I hope you find one that works well for your daughter. Rice can be tricky since yes, they are adding rice starch, flour, and protein to a lot of “allergy friendly” products.
Changed for the worse
I can’t believe that anyone would think this reformulated yogurt alternatives tastes better than the old version. They removed 90% of the flavor along with half the sugar. I use to buy 5-6 of the peach per week, but no more. Daiya may be saving money on fruit, but they’ve lost this customer.
Not too Bad
It was a little thicker than I expected, kind of like Greek yogurt. The flavor was good as well. I tried the Black Cherry one so I would get it again. My question is though, is there ever coupons available to these items. This stuff can be costly having to eat this way. 🙂
Response from Go Dairy Free
I hear you! Daiya hardly ever releases coupons. I would sign up for their newsletter as once in a blue moon they do sound out a coupon. You might want to contact them too. It can help to let them know that the cost is a bit prohibitive and what cost might be more reasonable for budgets.
