Does Menchie’s have dairy-free options? (What to know!)
Looking for delicious dairy-free products? Maybe healthier than ice cream?
Can you go to Menchie’s if you want frozen but no dairy? We looked into it and here’s what we found…
Is Menchie’s dairy free?
Menchie’s is a frozen yogurt chain that opened in the United States in 2007. They offer a self-serve frozen yogurt in a variety of flavors and topping options. All of their sorbet options are dairy-free, and they also now offer a range of dairy-free vegan flavors.
This article introduces Menchie’s line of yogurt flavors, with a particular focus on non-dairy and plant-based options and how to find them.
Is there such a thing as non-dairy frozen yogurt?
Yogurt classified as “non-dairy” is made from non-dairy plant sources. Non-dairy yogurt can be made from almonds, oats, cashews, peas, soy, and coconut. You can now buy all of these yogurt varieties in most supermarkets.
Menchie’s has traditionally offered their line of sorbets as an alternative to dairy yogurt. These sorbet desserts are popular (though higher in sugar than dairy yogurt), especially in the summer.
However, Menchie’s now has a line of vegan (or plant-based) froyo yogurts made with oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk. These yogurts are comparable to traditional dairy products in flavor and texture.
What are the dairy-free flavors of Menchie?
Menchie lists all their froyo flavors on their website. Yogurt is divided into categories such as “nonfat”, “low fat”, “sour”, “sorbet”, “unsweetened”, “low carb” and “gluten free”.
Dairy-free and plant-based options are scattered throughout the menu. It’s easy to identify them because Menchie’s has provided detailed nutrition and ingredient lists for each item.
Dairy-free flavors include:
- Swedish Fish and Fruity Sorbet
- Fudge Chocolate Sorbet
- Summer Watermelon Sorbet
- Wild Cherry Sorbet with a Little Lime
- Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse with Almond Milk
- Vegan Mixed Berries with Oat Milk
- Vegan Salted Caramel with Almond Milk
- Paradise Sorbet
- Pomegranate Sorbet
- Easy Mango Sorbet
Note that as Menchie rolls out new free journaling and vegan options, they are also phasing out other options. This means that the “current” list of flavors won’t stay up-to-date for long.
It’s also important to realize that each Menchie location has a different flavor. That means if you’re looking for something special, check to see if your location has it first.
Menchie says on their website Tastes vary by region, season and location. This especially applies to vegan and dairy-free options, Menchie fans suggest.
How do I find dairy-free flavors of Menchie?
If you visit Menchie’s website, you’ll find their menu tab below the top of their page Froyo and cake. Scroll down and you’ll see you’re in “All Flavors” with labels for all the different types of yogurt on the right.
No “dairy free” or “vegan” labels. So what you do is scroll and click on the different options and you will find the information you need under each option.
You can be sure that all “Sorbet” desserts are dairy-free. Most (but not all) “skim” options are dairy-free. Vegetarian flavors are clearly labeled. You can read the nutrition and ingredient list for each dessert.
Take vegan oatmeal cookies, for example. According to the “About This Flavor” list, the yogurt is nonfat, gluten-free, dairy-free, free of artificial colors and flavors, high-fructose corn syrup, and made with real oats.
Does Menchie’s have vegetarian ingredients?
Menchie’s offers a wide variety of toppingsbut unfortunately there is no nutritional information listed next to each.
The menu shows photos of each topping, making it easier to scroll through and choose what you need. It’s not hard to make sure you get vegan/dairy-free toppings, but keep in mind that not all stores carry the same items, and toppings can be discontinued without warning.
Here are some examples of Menchie (currently available) yogurt toppings (note the different food values of each):
- Plain Almonds – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Andean Mints
- Blue Gum Shark – Dairy Free
- Popping Boba – Dairy Free/Vegan (unless sweetened with honey)
- brownie
- butter fingers
- Cap’n Crunch Crunch Berry – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Carob Chips – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Marshmallow Sauce – Dairy Free
- Coconut – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Fresh Apples – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Fresh Bananas – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Fresh Blackberries – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Fresh Blueberries – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Fresh Cantaloupe – Dairy Free/Vegan
- Sour Fudge Worms – Free Diary
- Sour Gummy Poppers – Free Diary
- Acid Patch Kids – Dairy Free
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry Hearts
- Frosted Animal Cookies
- Kraft Cool Whip
- Nut Butter Cookies – Dairy Free/Vegan
Want to learn more about Menchie? Check out our related posts to find out if Menchie’s has unsweetened yogurt, does Menchie’s accept Apple Pay, and does Menchie’s offer services?
in conclusion..
Menchie’s continues to expand their range of froyo flavors to include dairy-free and plant-based options.
Just scroll through their online menu to find something to suit your taste. You can also add vegan and/or dairy-free toppings to your yogurt.
