I have a gut feeling that Lavva Yogurt is exactly what many of you have been looking for. It’s a unique dairy-free blend that has absolutely no added sugars, contains natural prebiotics, and packs in 50 billion live probiotics per serving.
Lavva Yogurt Overflows with Dairy-Free, Low Sugar, Probiotic Nutrition
Lavva Yogurt comes in several flavors, and is made with a base of coconut, pili nuts, and plantains. Coconut provides the creamy finish, plantains offer body and prebiotics, and the pili nuts add richness, minerals, and amino acids. Thanks to this magical combination, Lavva Yogurt is free of carrageenan and gums. It’s also made without any artificial additives, flavors, or colors. Consequently, it suits vegan, paleo, and Whole30 diets.
The vegan probiotic cultures used in Lavva Yogurt are L. Plantarum, S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Ssp. (B. Bifidum), L. Rhamnosus, and L. Delbrueckii.
Original
Ingredients: (*=organic) coconut water*, coconut cream*, plantains, pili butter (pili nuts, water), coconut powder*, cassava root*, lime juice*, himalayan salt*, live vegan cultures. Contains: pili nut and coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 170 calories, 13g fat, 11g carbs, 1g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Vanilla
Ingredients: (*=organic) coconut water*, coconut cream*, vanilla (vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, lemon juice concentrate), plantains, pili butter (pili nuts, water), coconut powder*, cassava root*, lime juice*, himalayan salt*, live vegan cultures. Contains: pili nut and coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 140 calories, 11g fat, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Strawberry
Ingredients: (*=organic) coconut water*, coconut cream*, strawberry*, plantains, pili butter (pili nuts, water), coconut powder*, cassava root*, lime juice*, himalayan salt*, live vegan cultures. Contains: pili nut and coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 150 calories, 11g fat, 11g carbs, 1g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Raspberry
Ingredients: (*=organic) coconut water*, coconut cream*, raspberry*, plantains, pili butter (pili nuts, water), coconut powder*, cassava root*, lime juice*, himalayan salt*, live vegan cultures. Contains: pili nut and coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 140 calories, 11g fat, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Blueberry
Ingredients: (*=organic) coconut water*, coconut cream*, blueberry*, plantains, pili butter (pili nuts, water), coconut powder*, cassava root*, lime juice*, himalayan salt*, live vegan cultures. Contains: pili nut and coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 160 calories, 11g fat, 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Mango
Ingredients: (*=organic) coconut water*, coconut cream*, mango, plantains, pili butter (pili nuts, water), coconut powder*, cassava root*, lime juice*, himalayan salt*, live vegan cultures. Contains: pili nut and coconut.*
Nutrition (per 5.3-ounce container): 160 calories, 11g fat, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Discontinue Flavors of Lavva Yogurt
It looks like the Pineapple flavor was discontinued in 2020.
Photos by Lavva.
The Facts on Lavva Yogurt
- Price: $2.69 per 5.3-ounce single-serve cup and $6.99 per 16-ounce multi-serve tub.
- Availability: Lavva Yogurt is available at Sprouts stores in the U.S. and at Whole Foods stores in select regions (Southern Pacific, Northeast)
- Certifications: We did not note any certifications for Lavva Yogurt.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Lavva Yogurt is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, paleo-friendly, whole 30 approved. But check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
- For More Product Information: Visit the Lavva website at lovvelavva.com.
I noticed something interesting....
I have tried all seven flavors of this yogurt. I have had certain flavors a number of times. Vanilla is my favorite followed by raspberry and then mango. The blueberry and pineapple flavors have this gritty texture to them which might turn some people off. I wasn’t a fan of the blueberry but that didn’t surprise me because I’m not a fan of blueberries. I liked the pineapple enough to have it again. The Strawberry is just okay. Lastly the plain is well plain. I know some people are complaining about the taste. So I’ll make two statements about why this might be. First off Lavva has non dairy FLAVORED yogurt that uses REAL FRUIT and has NO ADDED SUGAR. That is one reason why it taste the way it does but this is also the reason I buy it. Second the interesting not so great thing I noticed was if you place your Lavva yogurt in your refrigerator next to something else it could possibly effect the taste. I have had the raspberry yogurt a number of times so I know what it is supposed to taste like. Well today I put one in the refrigerator at work placing it next to a plastic bottle of hot sauce. When I went to eat the yogurt the taste was totally off. It tasted nothing like it was supposed to. I smelled it and sure enough it had a hit of the smell of the hot sauce. I tasted it again and it was like the hot sauce effected the taste. So now I have to be very mindful of where I put my yogurt at work or place it inside a container. I have a yogurt shelf in my refrigerator at home so it has never been an issue at home.
Tasted like ranch dressing
Honestly I’ve tried a lot of plant based yogurts and this was one of the worst tasted like ranch dressing maybe change up the branding hahah
Moldy straight from the store and well within shelf life
It was moldy and I didn’t see. One taste and I know it was moldy. Glad I didn’t die from it. But it scarred me for life. I’m afraid to eat vegan yogurt now. Need better Quality inspection.
Disgusting Raspberry
I’m always on the lookout for new yogurt options. I’ve tried other coconut milk based yogurts and overall have been happy. There’s been a couple I didn’t like but was able to add granola to at least finish it so it wasn’t a waste. I took maybe 3 bites of this and knew nothing was going to make it better so sadly I threw it away. My store carried I believe 1 or 2 other flavors so I will give them a try –benefit of the doubt. I hope the company will read some of these reviews and see there’s people interested in the product but you’ll have to improve the taste as this raspberry one was absolutely disgusting
Terrible taste!
Even with yummy granola added I could barely get this down. Glad I paid half price. Very rarely so dissatisfied.
LOVE this yogurt.
Lavva is my new addiction. I love it. It’s just sweet enough, without having to included added sugar. I love the texture and the tang works for me. It’s also the perfect breakfast because it’s both filling and satisfying. Now I’m just on the hunt for the cheapest price I can find 🙂
Best non dairy yogurt ever
I love this stuff. Cannot eat dairy but I can eat this. Tastes very good. I’m having the vanilla right now and it’s smooth and creamy, not sickly sweet, just a little tang like citrus. Label says it’s loaded with probiotics.
The only complaint: why does it have to come in a plastic container? Yogurt usually comes in a paper-like container. I hate plastic! But the yogurt is good.
Rancid ?
I dumped $4 worth of fruit on top of the original and thought , is this really how it’s supposed to taste? I am afraid I’ve eaten rancid food – I can’t even explain the taste – sour – bitter – coconut. Ugh
Awful, awful taste and texture. One of the worst vegan yogurts I've ever had.
Unfortunately, this is a huge miss for me. I am always on the lookout for good plant-based yogurts, and I’ve had a few bad ones – and this one is not good tasting. The texture is strange, and lends almost a plastic-y feel/taste to the yogurt – guys at Lava, you need to do more research on “mouthfeel” – this yogurt does not have a good mouthfeel at all. The flavor (I had blueberry) was also not good, so overall I don’t recommend this product.
What did I eat?!?
I seriously hope mine was spoiled , because it tasted like vinegar, blue cheese & sauerkraut. It was supposed to Strawberry? Disappointed I wasted$$ on this from Whole Foods.
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The vanilla flavor is really good. I recently cut out all dairy, processed sugar, and gluten due to an autoimmune diagnosis. It only recently occurred to me that I was no longer getting the probiotics I had been consuming for years eating traditional yogurts and many autoimmune disorders are directly related to gut health. Most plant-based yogurts or water-based Kefirs do not contain 50 billion live probiotic cultures. For me this is a win. The taste and texture of the vanilla I like. It has more of a kefir taste than a yogurt taste, which I don’t mind but could see where others would be put off. Protein is usually quite high in yogurt and this is relatively low but again my goal was increased probiotics, non-dairy, and no added sugars. I’m a fan so far. I bought it at Whole Foods and didn’t find it overly expensive.
I just tried this yogurt yesterday and, I wasn’t disappointed. however, I do agree that is a bit pricey
I tried the strawberry, and immediately checked the expiration date because I thought it had spoiled. After reading some of the reviews, I see other people felt the same way. The sour taste is out of control. Totally inedible!!!! I can’t even comment on the texture, which I didn’t notice because the taste was overwhelmingly disturbing. How is this on the market? It’s hidious!! I bought 3 other flavors, but I intend to return them to Whole Foods.
I LOVE THIS YOGURT!!!! The plain is the best. I tried the strawberry and the tanginess (which i love in most cases) overpowered the strawberry flavor. However the plain is awesome. I love tangy yogurt and this hits the nail on the head. Reminds me of a thinner version of skyr in terms of tang. Not sure what one person was talking about as far as grittiness goes, maybe just their particular batch or a flavored variety but the plain and the strawberry had NO grittiness. Completely and lusciously smooth. I am mostly paleo although I consume grains in moderation as a treat but I’m strictly dairy free, organic, and clean ingredient eating as much as possible and Lavva has been one of the only yogurts to hit the mark. In the 16 oz tubs I can justify the purchase because I like it so much. The other yogurt I’ve tried and love is Anita’s but the cost is way too high so I had to stop buying. My favorite old way of eating yogurt was with a dash of honey and that’s what i do to doctor up the plain. I add a touch of honey, some fruit (cherries right now are my fav) and hazelnuts with a pinch of vanilla powder. DELISH!
Tried the raspberry. The texture was fine after dumping some of the liquid out. However, the taste was a bit too salty and too sour for me. I like my yogurt tangy but this was too much. And why put salt in it??
I found this at Whole Foods, and I was so happy to find a new vegan “yoghurt” choice, but then I tasted it. OMG, this is TERRIBLE! It tastes like someone spilled cornmeal and mustard in it. I thought the blueberry that I started with had gone bad, so I tried the strawberry–it was creamier, but nearly as inedible. I passed it around to three other family members, and no one survived. From five years old to fifty, the opinion was unanimously against this product. I honestly cannot imagine how this is considered desirable in any way other than on paper. Reality is a different story entirely.
Thanks for sharing your feedback on this Piley and for giving me a giggle! Cornmeal and mustard? Now that is interesting.
I have recently gained interest in consuming less dairy, and with that, found this dairy alternative yoghurt. While I understand it will never replace traditional yoghurt with dairy, the zest in this yoghurt, from the lime I am assuming, is inedible. I could not even close my mouth when I was chewing, it was just way too sour. It’s such a pity because I didn’t mind the texture, but I won’t be trying this again. I tried the raspberry flavor.
I do appreciate the no sugar as most yogurts, dairy or non-dairy, are loaded with sugar. However, I found the Lavva to be inedible. It has a weird grainy texture and an earthy taste I just couldn’t stomach, even with fruit and nuts added. I threw it away after a couple of bites. It is honestly the WORST non-dairy yogurt I’ve tried since going vegan.
I’ve never tried this yogurt, but it looks delicious! All of the flavors sound amazing, but especially the Pineapple flavor. Yum! Will have to try it!
Sounds and looks so delicious! I’ll have to try this yogurt soon!
No added sugar?! Yogurts, dairy and nondairy are always packed with added sugars so these are amazing!!!
I haven’t seen this one yet. I’ll have to check it out and see if I can find it and give it a try as we’re still on the hunt for one that my oldest loves.
I’m on the hunt for it too!
Our family has tried Lavva recently as well and we love love love it! I agree with the tartness (which is a plus in my book), and the texture is perfectly creamy. At its current price point, it will definitely be in the “treat” category for us, but well worth it for an amazing dairy-free alternative
Thanks for chiming in on this Virginia! I agree on the price – I haven’t found it in my local area yet, But $2 or more for a single dairy-free yogurt always makes me think twice.