Many don't know but I am lactose intolerant. It's not a big deal really but there are certain dairy items I can't handle whatsoever; even if I take Lactaid before and after I eat. Ice cream is the main I absolutely can't handle since I have gotten a little older. I have been on the search for a good alternative and have yet to find one that tastes good and doesn't cost a fortune.
Today I am going to be reviewing Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia "Ice Cream" that's made with almond milk instead of actual milk.
It isn't horrible but it isn't my favorite ice cream ever. It's like when you want pizza but instead of delivery, you get DiGiorno. It wasn't that expensive compared to others I have seen. That's a point in the pro category.
It has quite a few calories for just a small amount( 240 calories in a half cup). The regular Cherry Garcia has 240 calories in the entire pint!
It has a pretty good taste at first. It's not really creamy but I've tried others and this consistency is the closest I have found to the real thing. However, it leaves a weird taste in your mouth but it's hard to explain what it is. I think it's most likely the chocolate which tastes good but has a gritty texture. The texture reminds me of expired chocolate ice cream texture and the grittiness kind of leaves that taste of expired ice cream on my taste buds. It's not extreme, but it's there.
A great thing about this ice cream is it was the same price as the regular Ben and Jerry's pints ($4.28 a pint in my part of Tennessee). There are some other brands that I am going to review for all the lactose-free people like myself.
This deserves 3.5 stars out of 5 from me:)
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