Product Review: Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Salted Caramel & Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Product: Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Salted Caramel & Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert – $5.99+

It finally happened.  I gave up on ice cream.  Seriously.  It had been months…months…since I have had any sort of dairy based ice cream.  My stomach just can’t handle it.  No matter what sort of supplement I take to offset the reaction to the lactose…it was no longer helping.  And I was suffering.

And it makes me sad.

But…thankfully, one day I was at Whole Foods and spotted a pint of Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert that really caught my eye.  I’d seen and even had some of the Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss products before.  But this was a brand new flavor.  And it was my favorite flavor to boot.

Yes, friends…we are talking Salted Caramel.  Not just salted caramel though – for Luna & Larry’s took it to the extreme (which is good!) and added…CHOCOLATE!  So, you can imagine the worlds Salted Caramel & Chocolate on a dairy-free ice cream pint would grab my attention, right?

You bet your coconuts!

And that’s how this pint of frozen non-dairy goodness ended up in my freezer.  True story.  And, as I’m working my way through the stuff I’ve stockpiled in my freezer and pantry, this dessert was up tonight.  As I am quite familiar with non-dairy ice creams needing a bit of time to thaw in order to scoop the stuff, I went ahead and set it out while my roommate and I partook of the dinner I cooked up (a delicious meal of green beans and almonds).  Once dishes were done and the kitchen was cleaned up…dessert was up next.

Prior to this pint of ice cream, I have only tried the Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Dark Chocolate Bars…and I loved them.  This brand is a bit pricey, which means I don’t treat myself to it very often.  That being said, they have won numerous awards for their ice cream treats.  All of which, mind you, are dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free.  Award winning ice cream in numerous magazines and food awards?  Yes…I needed these in my life more often.  And so…a pint of the actual non-dairy frozen dessert (ice cream) made it to my freezer.

Let me just say this…WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!  Seriously, wow!!  I loved this ice cream at first bite.  First, you get this toasted coconut flavor, followed by this rich salty caramel tone.  And throughout the entire spoonful are little bits of chocolate.  It makes for the ultimate and perfect bite.  The dessert itself is cool and refreshing.  And creamy!  So often non-dairy desserts like this get flaky and overly frozen, but this was smooth and decadent.  I was beyond impressed.  In fact, if I had my way, I’d eat the entire pint without sharing.  But I did…share.  And my roommate (who loves ice cream and can have regular stuff) absolutely loved it.  She agreed, the coconut-caramel base really makes this dessert shine.  I am in love!!

Let’s discuss the ingredients that go into this pint of Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Salted Caramel & Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert.  This ice cream is made from organic coconut milk, organic agave syrup, organic caramel, organic caramel swirl, organic fair trade dark chocolate, organic coconut cream, organic coconut oil, and sea salt.  This delicious dessert is cholesterol free, soy free, gluten free and vegan.

Now, let’s talk about nutrition.  Welcome to the world of coconut milk.  You will see a few more calories and a bit more fat.  But it is a healthy fat, so try not to freak.  That being said, this is a dessert and should be treated as a treat.  Don’t eat the entire pint (even if you want to!).  A serving of Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Salted Caramel & Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert is 1/2 cup.  This serving will dish up 210 calories and 14 grams of fat.  This serving will also give you 200 mg sodium and 18 grams of sugar.  You will be taking in 21 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 1 gram of fiber.  It’s ice cream…it’s not going to fill you up.

Looking for a new way to shake up your dessert?  I highly recommend the much acclaimed Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss line of non-dairy frozen desserts.  Especially the Salted Caramel & Chocolate pint…because it doesn’t get much better than salted caramel and chocolate.  For real!