So Delicious Coconut Milk Nog and Mint Chocolate
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to try some complimentary So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Nog and Mint Chocolate Coconut Milk. I was pretty interested in trying both drinks, but primarily I was curious about the Nog because I have never been a huge fan of eggnog. I could take it or leave it most holidays, so it has been years since any has passed my lips. I like the flavors of mint and chocolate, though, so I thought it would be a no brainer that I’d like that one. I wound up being pretty surprised with the results.
First - the Coconut Milk Nog
Since it has been so long since I have had real eggnog, I want to say that my review of this dairy free version is probably not going to be an honest comparison with the egg version. With that in mind, here are my thoughts.
First, the drink itself is thick, yet it is creamy and smooth. There is a definite flavor of nutmeg, but it is not too strong as it is balanced out by the sweetness of the drink. For me personally, I do not taste an overwhelming flavor of coconut, which is obviously an ingredient that is not normally present in eggnog, however people who are not used to or do not like coconut may not have their taste buds be so forgiving. I love coconut myself, so it’s not a problem and again, I don’t taste it very much.
The Verdict: Overall, I have to say that I like this! It is really surprising to me since I don’t remember liking eggnog, but I would happily drink some again.
Here’s the Skinny:
- 90 calories per serving
- Only 3 grams of fat per serving
- Made with organic coconuts (although this isn’t an organic drink)
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Soy-Free
Now the Mint Chocolate!
The Mint Chocolate is not thick like the Nog was. It is creamy and smooth, though, and it is also sweet. It is heavy on the mint, which may be too much for some people. I really like mint, but I have to be honest – it was too strong for me. I still enjoyed it and maybe it was the batch I had, but I think they could have toned the mint down just a tad. Again, I didn’t taste the coconut, but the chocolate and mint flavors are so prominent that I imagine that it would be hard for people to taste the coconut even if they were looking for it.
The Verdict: I liked it, but the mint was overbearing. I would try it again, though, to see if it was just that batch.
The Skinny:
- 50 calories per serving
- Only 2.5 grams of fat per serving
- Made with organic coconuts (although this isn’t an organic drink)
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Soy-Free
Keep in mind that these are seasonal drinks, so they will only be available in your grocery stores for a limited amount of time! Check your natural foods section or where the other refrigerated non-dairy milks are located.
Giveaway
Congrats to Mari and Ashley – the winners of the two So Delicious coupons!
Winners!
So Delicious was also very generous and provided me with a couple of coupons so two of you can try one of these drinks for free!
The stipulation is that you must be in the United States to enter, and the contest is closed will close this coming Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 11:59pm Pacific time. I will announce the winners the following day. Please only enter once to be fair to the other participants!
Also, very important – these coupons expire on December 31, 2011, so if you win, please make sure you send me your address right away so I can get it out to you!
To enter, tell me your favorite holiday drink or dessert in the comments below.
Good luck!
For more information about these drinks and other So Delicious products visit www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com, like their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.
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Pumpkin bread….banana bread….zucchini bread!
Chocolate Eggnog pie. Yummmm! Pick me, pick me pick me oh please please pleaseeeee!
Its funny I was just thinking how much I missed eggnog since I’m allergic to milk, soy and eggs – thought I would never have eggnog.
I can’t believe how close to eggnog this – yummy. I know I will be buying more of this – yum! The holidays are tough with so many allergies this made my holiday! ^..^
I love Italian cookies – the old family recipes passed down for dessert. Of course, a nice glass of eggnog is always yummy- but found out I can’t have dairy anymore…so hoping to try the coconut milk eggnog. LOVE the so delicious icecream bar with almond chips- tastes like an almond joy!
pumpkin pie hands down for my favorite holiday treat
I love making a tofu-based pumpkin cheesecake–so decadent!
Favorite holiday drink is a soy cinnamon dolce cappuccino. Fave holiday treat, pumpkin pie!
I love pretty much every holiday dessert but a classic sugar cookie or a really great pumpkin pie are both high on my list! Thanks for the giveaway!! :)
My favorite holiday dessert has always been cheesecake! Since going vegan I make a cashew based pie, and it’s still my favorite.
I like pumpkin pie.
Gingerbread anything, donuts.. :)
I love pumpkin pie!
Oo, I have really been wanting to try some nondairy eggnog lately! Looks tasty! My favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin pie and gingerbread. My favorite drink has to be mint hor chocolate milk.
Pumpkin pie
coconut custard pie!
Hot apple crumble (or crisp as I now know it). Topped with cashew milk custard. The best part is there is always leftovers for breakfast the next morning!
I am absolutely infatuated with pumpkin spice Silk soy milk!
favorite holiday drink…. hmmm does bloody mary count? we always have them at christmas.
I am pretty addicted to the Nog. It’s not the holidays with out it!
If I could drink nothing but this,with out getting sick,I would! I can never pick just one!
I love pumpkin custard.
gingerbread is my favorite flavor…i love to make gingerbread smoothies. In a close second is peppermint, so the chocolate mint cocnut milk would be GREAT in smoothies!
I love hot chocolate served with a candy cane stirring rod and thick, spicy gingerbread cookies
I have been tempted to try this. The real version has way too much fat and stuff! I love anything with apple or pumpkin for the holidays!
My favorite holiday dessert (that I will be deprived of this year due to no crop from Dario of cherimoya.com) is persimmon pudding.
One of my favorite store-bought holiday items are Candy Cane Joe Joe’s (Trader Joe’s). They’re basically Oreos with crushed candy canes in the middle- yum! I love anything from the So Delicious Coconut line as well!
I always tell myself that I don’t have any special traditions for the holidays, and every year I find myself making more cookies than the people around me can physically eat.
Favorite holiday drink? Champagne!
I seem to be the odd one among my friends, but I actually like eggnog. I remember drinking it a few years ago, and it always tasted like a really delicious milkshake to me. I tried Silk Nog this year, and I like it well enough, but it lacks that creamy thickness. I’ll give the So Delicious kind a try if I can find it around here.
I don’t think I ever tried traditional eggnog, but I’ve always been a fan of well done vegan versions. This one, from PPK, is my favorite so far: http://www.theppk.com/2010/12/matrioshka-eggnog/.
I love pie for the holidays as a dessert–especially pecan!