So Delicious Mini Bars + Dairy Free Benefits

Eating clean and looking for a satisfying sweet treat?  Try these!  So Delicious Coconut and Almond Bars, the name says it all. We picked these up last weekend, gave them a try and they were so good.

These were $6.99 for a box of 4 bars, which was average for the ice cream section and cheaper than the $10 PINT of cashew milk “ice cream” we tried a few months ago and these were much much better! These treats are gluten-free, kosher, vegan and  verified by the Non-GMO Project, a non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers. So Delicious  produces a variety of all natural, dairy-free frozen desserts, beverages, and cultured products.  We talk about the perks of clean eating.  Eliminating dairy is an action that benefits most people.

Top 5 Reasons for Eating Dairy Free Foods

• Do it for your health. Dairy-free alternatives keep waistlines trimmer and hearts healthier than dairy foods. For example, one serving of Purely Decadent® Vanilla Bean coconut milk ice cream contains 150 calories, 12 grams of sugar, 8 grams of fat and zero cholesterol. By comparison, one serving of Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla Original contains 240 calories, 19 grams of sugar, 16 grams of fat and over 70 milligrams of cholesterol.
• Easier to digest than dairy. From the legions of lactose intolerant to the growing allergen community, more than one in ten Americans cannot consume dairy. Minorities have an even higher incidence of lactose intolerance: 60% of Latinos, 75% of African-Americans and 90% of Asians are lactose intolerant. Not surprisingly, dairy is the single biggest contributor to Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
• Leave a smaller carbon footprint. According to a recent U.N. report, dairy production contributes to global warming. Cows emit potent greenhouse gases and grazing tends to damage ecosystems and generate pollution. Conversely, dairy-free alternatives are completely plant based, deriving their energy directly from the sun, and thus are more environmentally sustainable.
• The taste may surprise you. It used to be that dairy alternatives meant compromising on quality, but not anymore. Manufacturers now offer improved formulations which rival their dairy counterparts on taste. For example, Turtle Mountain’s So Delicious® Chocolate Almond ice cream bar made with coconut milk offers delicious creaminess without the dairy.
• Give cows a well deserved break. Personal philosophies about animal rights differ widely, but most of us would agree that the fewer animals harmed in the production of our food the better. Although cows are not generally killed in dairy production, it is unpleasant work for these animals which are injected with hormones and constantly hooked up to milking machines. The beauty of dairy-free food is that it is just that: dairy-free.

I had to share because there are so many products out there, a review or recommendation always helps in choosing.  I like making healthy, clean desserts at home but sometimes, it is great to pick up a treat from the grocery store. Let me know if you have tried these or have a great recommendation!

xoxo- Kellie