What Is Kite Hill Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk Yogurt?
Kite Hill built its name on almond-milk cheese, but its yogurt line has quietly become one of the more polarizing plant-based dairy alternatives on the shelf. The Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk Yogurt is the brand's flagship cultured product: a 16 oz tub (also sold in 5.3 oz single-serve cups) made primarily from almonds and water, cultured with live active bacteria the same way a traditional dairy yogurt would be. No coconut cream, no soy protein isolate, no pea protein blend — just almonds, a short list of stabilizers, and probiotic cultures.
That simplicity is the whole pitch. Most "clean label" yogurt alternatives lean on gums and starches to fake the thickness that dairy protein normally provides. Kite Hill uses a similarly short ingredient list, but the almond-forward flavor and thinner-than-Greek-yogurt texture is exactly what splits opinion on this product — more on that below.
Ingredients
Per the official product listing, the Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk Yogurt contains:
- Almond Milk (Water, Almonds)
- Starch
- Rowanberry Fruit Extract (to preserve freshness)
- Citrus Fiber
- Locust Bean Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Live Active Cultures (S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, and Bifidobacteria)
That's seven line items, which is short by plant-yogurt standards. The starch and two gums (locust bean and xanthan) do the heavy lifting on texture, while rowanberry extract and citrus fiber are there for shelf life rather than flavor. There's no added cane sugar in the unsweetened version and no soy, coconut, or pea protein — almonds are the only base ingredient, which is part of why the protein count ends up lower than soy-based competitors (more on that in the nutrition section).
Is Kite Hill Yogurt Vegan?
Yes. Kite Hill Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk Yogurt is vegan. Every ingredient on the label — almond milk, starch, rowanberry extract, citrus fiber, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, and the bacterial culture strains — is plant-derived or synthesized from non-animal sources. There's no dairy, honey, gelatin, or animal-derived vitamin D3 (some flavored dairy-free yogurts add D3 sourced from lanolin; Kite Hill's unsweetened plain version isn't fortified with it). Kite Hill markets its entire product line, including the yogurts, cheeses, and ricotta, as 100% plant-based, and this SKU backs that up ingredient-for-ingredient.
The one caveat worth flagging for strict readers: Kite Hill also sells a Greek-style yogurt line that includes soy protein isolate in the ingredient list, which is still plant-derived but changes the nutritional profile significantly (higher protein, added soy allergen). If you're comparing tubs at the store, check which specific line you're picking up — the almond-only "Plain Unsweetened" tub reviewed here is the simplest formulation in the lineup. As always, if you're unsure about a specific flavor or limited-run product, run the label through the spvegan.com ingredient checker before buying.
Nutrition Facts
Here's how the Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk Yogurt stacks up against three other widely available plant-based yogurts. Serving sizes vary by brand, so treat this as directional rather than a perfectly apples-to-apples comparison.
| Product | Serving Size | Calories | Total Fat | Total Carbs | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Hill Plain Unsweetened (Almond) | 3/4 cup (170g) | 150 | 12g | 9g | 1g (0g added) | 5g |
| Silk Plain Soy Yogurt Alternative | 3/4 cup (170g) | 110 | 4g | 10g | 5g (4g added) | 7g |
| So Delicious Plain Coconutmilk Yogurt | 1 container (150g) | 110 | 5g | 17g | 9g (9g added) | <1g |
| Forager Project Unsweetened Plain Cashewmilk Yogurt | 1 cup (240g) | 120 | 8g | 8g | 1g (0g added) | 3g |
A few things jump out. Kite Hill's almond version has the highest fat content of the four, which tracks with almonds being a naturally fattier base than soy or cashew milk diluted with water. It also has zero added sugar and only 1g of naturally occurring sugar in the unsweetened version, tying Forager for the cleanest sugar profile on this list. Where it loses ground is protein: at 5g per 170g serving, it sits behind Silk's soy-based yogurt (7g), which isn't surprising since soy is one of the few plant proteins that approaches dairy yogurt's protein density. If protein is your primary reason for eating yogurt, soy-based options will generally outperform almond- or coconut-based ones.
Taste and Texture
This is where Kite Hill's yogurt gets genuinely divisive, and it's worth being upfront about that rather than glossing over it. Fans describe the plain unsweetened version as "clean tasting," with a mild tang that reads closer to a light dairy yogurt than most plant-based alternatives, which tend to skew either overly sweet or artificially tangy. The texture is smoother and less gelatinous than coconut-based competitors, without the grainy mouthfeel that some almond-based products get from underdissolved starch.
On the other side, a meaningful number of reviewers report a distinctly almond-forward flavor that reads as bitter or "chemical" rather than dairy-like, particularly in tubs closer to their sell-by date — cultured almond milk can pick up off-notes as it ages that dairy-based cultures generally don't. Some batches have also been described as thinner or "soupier" than expected for a product marketed as yogurt-style, especially compared to the thicker Greek-style version in Kite Hill's own lineup. Our honest read: if you've disliked other almond-based dairy alternatives (unsweetened almond milk drinkers already know whether almond flavor bothers them), this yogurt will not convert you. If you're neutral-to-positive on almond flavor and want a genuinely low-sugar, high-fat plain yogurt, it's one of the better plant-based options for that specific use case — folded into a smoothie, used as a savory dip base, or eaten with fruit and granola where its mildness is an asset rather than a flaw.
How It Compares to Other Plant-Based Yogurts
| Product | Base | Best For | Added Sugar | Major Allergen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Hill Plain Unsweetened | Almond | Low-sugar, savory uses, smoothies | 0g | Tree nuts |
| Silk Plain Soy Yogurt | Soy | Higher protein needs | 4g | Soy |
| So Delicious Plain Coconutmilk | Coconut | Richer, dessert-like texture | 9g | Coconut (tree nut allergy caveat varies) |
| Forager Project Unsweetened Plain | Cashew | Balanced macros, low sugar | 0g | Tree nuts |
If your priority is minimizing added sugar, Kite Hill and Forager are tied at the top and both beat Silk and So Delicious by a wide margin. If protein is the priority, Silk's soy base wins outright. If you're after the richest, most dessert-like texture for topping fruit or granola, So Delicious's coconut base tends to please more palates on first try, at the cost of a much higher sugar count. Kite Hill occupies a specific niche: people who want a plain, low-sugar, higher-fat yogurt and don't mind — or actively like — a noticeable almond flavor.
Who Should Buy Kite Hill Almond Milk Yogurt?
This product makes the most sense for people managing added sugar intake who still want a creamy, cultured food in their routine, for anyone with a soy or coconut sensitivity who needs a third base option, and for cooks who want a neutral-ish plant yogurt to fold into dips, dressings, or baking where a strong coconut or soy flavor would clash. It's a reasonable fit for people building a higher-fat, lower-carb eating pattern, since it's one of the few widely available plant yogurts that isn't relying on added sugar to taste like something.
It's a poor fit for anyone with a tree nut allergy (obviously), for people specifically shopping for a high-protein yogurt to hit daily protein targets, and for anyone who has previously found unsweetened almond milk or almond-based dairy alternatives unpleasant — this product won't change that opinion. If you want something closer to traditional dairy yogurt in taste and thickness, Kite Hill's own Greek-style line (soy-protein-boosted) or a coconut-based option will likely land better on a first try.
Where to Buy and How Much It Costs
Kite Hill's yogurt line is distributed nationally through mainstream grocery chains including Whole Foods, Target, and Kroger, along with natural food retailers and delivery platforms like Instacart. It's shelved in the refrigerated dairy-alternative section rather than the specialty or "free-from" aisle, which has helped it get more shelf space than smaller plant-yogurt brands. Single-serve 5.3 oz cups generally run in the $1.79–$2.29 range depending on retailer and region, while the 16 oz tub used for this review costs more per ounce than a comparable dairy yogurt tub — a common trade-off across the plant-based dairy category, where smaller production runs and pricier inputs (almonds aren't cheap) keep shelf prices elevated compared to conventional dairy.
Availability can be inconsistent outside major metro areas, so if your local store doesn't stock the plain unsweetened version specifically, it's worth checking the store locator on Kite Hill's own site or ordering through a grocery delivery app rather than assuming it's simply out of stock everywhere.
Best Ways to Use It
Because the plain unsweetened version isn't sweetened or heavily flavored, it behaves more like a blank canvas than a ready-to-eat dessert yogurt. It works well stirred into overnight oats where its thickness holds up overnight, blended into smoothies where the almond flavor fades into the background, and used as a base for savory dips — swap it in for sour cream or dairy yogurt in a tzatziki-style dip or a ranch-style dressing and the mild tang does most of the work. It's a less obvious choice eaten straight from the tub with nothing added, since the almond flavor is more noticeable without fruit, granola, or a drizzle of maple syrup to balance it. If you're baking with it, treat it as a moisture and slight-tang addition rather than a protein source, given the modest 5g per serving.
Final Verdict
Kite Hill Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk Yogurt does what it says on the label: a short, recognizable ingredient list, zero added sugar, and a genuinely almond-forward flavor that some people will love and others will find off-putting. It's not the highest-protein plant yogurt on the market, and the texture can run thinner than expected, but as a low-sugar, minimally processed option it fills a real gap that heavily sweetened coconut and oat-based yogurts don't.
Rating: 7/10. Solid ingredient transparency and an excellent sugar profile hold this back from a lower score despite the taste being a genuine coin flip depending on your tolerance for almond flavor. Worth trying in the single-serve cup size before committing to a full tub.
