Product: Pacific Natural Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Non-Dairy Beverage – $1.99+
Chocolate and hazelnut are best mates. Seriously. This is why things like Nutella exist in life, yes? It just works. You can’t explain the science behind it, but you don’t have to…because it is so smooth and delicious.
Since becoming lactose intolerant, I’ve been experimenting with different types of non-dairy ‘milk’ products. I’m incredibly fond of almond milk, with coconut milk ranking up there as well. But every now and again I allow myself to branch out and try something different. Something I normally wouldn’t purchase.
My roommate surprised me the other day by bringing home a carton of Pacific Natural Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Milk.
Let me preface this by saying that I have coveted trying this beverage for the better part of the last year. I spot it all the time at my grocery store and stare longingly at it. Why I didn’t buy it…probably had to do with necessity over desire. But every now and again, I get a gluten-free, dairy-free treat from my roomie and this time…it was this magical box of chocolate hazelnut goodness.
I was elated.
Out came the glasses and I poured us some to give it a try.
The verdict? How many ways can you say YUMMY?
Pacific Natural foods blends together roasted Oregon hazelnuts and real chocolate, which turns into a rich and decadent beverage. Not only do you get the sweetness from the chocolate, but the nutty flavor that comes with the roasted hazelnuts provide an extra kick. It isn’t something I am used to, but…it wowed me.
Think…liquid Nutella.
Did you just get goosebumps? Yeah. It’s so good. While I normally am a girl who goes for unsweetened non-dairy beverages, I can’t complain about the flavor in this one. Sweetened with brown rice sweetener and evaporated cane juice, this drink is sweet enough without being overpowered. The chocolate and the hazelnut flavors are in perfect balance, allowing each one to really shine in each sip, gulp, or chug.
I am going to use some of this over the weekend to create a new variety of scone (you know me and my gluten-free scones) because I really think the flavors I want to include will pop with the inclusion of this beverage.
I’m going to say it again to get my point across…liquid Nutella.
There you have it. I bow down to the flavor gods at Pacific Natural Foods for bringing chocolate and hazelnut together in a beverage form. I’m addicted. I want more. And thankfully…there is a container in my fridge at the ready. Why I waited so long to try this is a mystery…but now that I have…I think it will be readily available in my fridge.
Yeah…it’s really that fantastic.
The Celiathlete 