Ice cream sandwiches: Tofutti vs. So Delicious

I’ve developed a serious liking for Tofutti Cuties Cookies n Cream, and wondered if there was a healthier alternative. I found the So Delicious brand coconut milk ones hanging out right next to these, and noticed that not only were they agave sweetened, but they were lower in fat and calories than their corn syrup sweetened sisters.

The first thing I noticed out of the box was the wrappers. Tofutti uses the familiar paper wrapper of the classic that you have to carefully peel as you go, and admittedly will sometimes get really stuck on parts. SD uses plastic wrappers, which I wasn’t thrilled about, and are obviously not as biodegradable as paper, but don’t stick to the product and keep your hands clean. The SD one is also ever so slightly larger.

As far as taste and texture go, I like the Tofutti ones better. Not tons better,  just a teeny little bit. Maybe it’s the corn syrup, but the Tofutti version really is a perfect replica of the classic ice cream sandwich, both in the wafer and the filling. The SD is a little different in both aspects, with the wafer being a bit thicker and firmer, and the ice cream having the coconut milk undertone in the flavors, not necessarily a bad thing. The SD banana split flavors did contrast nicely with the chocolate.

So really, a pretty close battle. And to be fair, not identical flavors. I’m not sure if SD makes cookies n cream, but I’d sure like to find out if they do! I’m willing to keep, um, testing these from both brands! : ) The good news is really no matter which one you buy, you win! Enjoy! :)

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8 thoughts on “Ice cream sandwiches: Tofutti vs. So Delicious

  1. I’m a huge fan of So Delicious mini sandwiches. I love the subtle coconut taste, the fact that they don’t have corn syrup, and contain less fat, sugar, and calories than the Tofutti Cuties. I’ve never had a cookies and cream Tofutti Cutie, and that does sound delicious! I wonder if So Delicious would ever take their Cookies ‘n Cream ice cream flavor and put it in between two chocolate wafers. Now, that would be something!

  2. Oh goodness, I didn’t even know Tofutti MAKES a cookies and creme! Thanks for spreading the awareness. :) I like Tofutti sandwiches and So Delicious Purely Decadent cookies and creme ice cream in the pint.

  3. I’ve been eating Tofutti Cuties even before I was a vegan. My brother is lactose intolerant so we had them around when he was home (and after he left for college). They are so amazing! The So Delicious ones are good too but I always finding myself buying Cuties. Now they make fudgesicles and ice cream bars on a stick. Haven’t had the fudgesicles yet but they’re super low cal :)

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