Due to an interest in reducing dairy consumption, I tested yogurts that met three conditions.

1) Non-dairy, soy-free 

2) Contains probiotics

3) At least 8 g protein per serving

4) Under 200 Kcal per serving

The most common vegan yogurts on the market are soy yogurt (out because I do not want to consume high amounts of processed soy in my diet), almond or coconut yogurt (out because there is minimal protein ~1-2 g per serving). I did find one coconut Greek yogurt, but it was nearly 300 Kcal for 6 ounces, which makes it more like a dessert than part of a snack. 

I could only find two options that fit each requirement. The first is Daiya Greek yogurt, the well-known vegan dairy-substitute brand, and the second is Thrive Greek-style yogurt. I will summarize and rate them both.

Daiya vegan Greek yogurt:

Flavors tried: strawberry and peach

Nutrition content: 150 Kcal and 8 g protein in 150 gram serving 

Thickness: thin for Greek yogurt, the texture of regular yogurt

Protein source: mostly pea protein

Taste: mild, mildly sweet

Aftertaste: slight aftertaste

Would I buy it again?: No. I found it completely acceptable, but not especially enjoyable. I’d rather eat other foods.

 

Thrive Greek-style vegan yogurt:

Flavors tried: plain and strawberry

Nutrition content: 130 Kcal and 10 g protein in 150 gram serving 

Thickness: thinner Greek yogurt but with some body to it

Protein source: Hemp protein

Taste: Strawberry was terrible rift from the first taste. Plain has a nice plant-like taste for the first moment, then the aftertaste kicks in hard and quickly. 

Aftertaste: The taste/aftertaste is awful, bitter, bilious, medicinal.

Would I buy it again?: Never. I threw away the strawberry after the first bite and I was starving, and that was the only food I had with me. The plain I kept in the fridge and tried a bite again the next day, with the same experience – OK first moment followed by a swift very bitter aftertaste.

What is next to try:

It is a little lower in protein, but I have heard good things about the taste, so I will try Kite Hill almond yogurt.

160 Kcal and 6 g protein for the plain flavor, 180 Kcal and 5 gprotein for the peach and strawberry flavors, 5.3 oz serving size. With these nutrition stats I would use them as part of a more balanced snack with more protein and fresh produce.