The name of this Trader Joe's product is quite the mouthful this week! While I was going to call them "Mini Dairy-Free Hold the Cones," the package title is "Hold the Dairy! Mini Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones, Chocolate." WHEW.
Anyhoo...we're reviewing them today no matter what they're called.
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Now, these dairy-free ice cream cones must be a hot commodity because there were literally TWO boxes in the freezer when I was in the store. One is the one you see here...a dented box. The other one was actually open. I think it must have looked like a Black Friday frenzy when these were brought out.
Trader Joe's Hold the Dairy! Mini Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones come 12 to a box and cost $3.99. In addition to being dairy-free, they're also vegan.
The calories and sugar per serving threw me a bit as it seemed high - until I realized those numbers are for a serving size of SIX! One or two cones seem a little more reasonable, but I appreciate Trader Joe's overestimating the portions.
Trader Joe's Hold the Dairy! Mini Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones review
She (Bridget) says: I love that TJ's is offering a dairy-free version of their Hold the Cones! The consistency of the dairy-free "ice cream" is more mousse-like than creamy. While this is made with coconut milk, I don't taste coconut - just chocolate. The cone has a nice, soft crunch...not soggy, not too crispy. Just like originals, the bottom of the cones are filled with chocolate. I like that little touch. Not as great as the ice cream version, but pretty darn yummy.
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars
He (Mr. E) says: Unwrapping this little treat is a treat. I like the little tab on the foil wrapper, so you don’t have to fumble as you peel. But on to the good stuff inside. Without reading the box, I couldn’t really tell this was non-dairy. Like the original Hold the Cone, these are smooth. They’re not packed with flavor but are fine for those with a mild sweet tooth. You may need 2-3 of them if you’re like me; I'd love a larger size.
Overall rating: 3 of 5 stars
Trader Joe's Hold the Dairy! Mini Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones: If you don't need dairy-free, maybe stick to the original Hold the Cone options. If you're looking for a dairy-free or vegan frozen dessert, these are a great treat!
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