coconut bliss

coconut bliss
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

a trend i've noticed among vegans is substituting nut oils/butters for dairy. since whole foods bought wild oats, they have been changing out some of the brands of foods they carry. some of these changes have been good, including more organic choices, whilst other choices, like no longer carrying the brand of coconut ice cream that i love leaves me wanting. they have several brands of coconut sorbet, but i want something creamy, not icy. last week, the coconut bliss caught my eye.

i was desperate, and had had good vegan coconut ice cream before, so what did i have to lose? well, maybe my 14-year-old boy body. the ice cream came in three flavors--all variations on chocolate, with coconut milk as the dairy substitute. i bought the dark chocolate, which is quite rich. if i ate this without knowing it was vegan, i would never suspect. the coconut flavor is very subtle. soooo goood! i can't remember know if coconut milk has the good or the bad cholesterol (will have to look that up later after i've finished enjoying my ice cream). if you're lactose intolerant or vegan, and/or if you love chocolate, you have to try this. and if coconut milk turns out to be the good cholesterol, it's a great alternative to the haagen daz, which frankly, i find to be too sweet.