Chocolate milk, made better. Smooth, creamy and not too sweet. GROUNDED is for people who love chocolate milk and want less sugar, real ingredients and no gums. Our dairy-free recipe brings cocoa, coconut milk and pure vanilla extract together, with 10g protein in every 8.5 fl oz carton.
Try GROUNDED Chocolate Milk or meet Mint Chocolate Milk for a fresh peppermint twist.
This guide is published by GROUNDED. Product information checked October 2, 2026.
What makes dairy-free chocolate milk creamy?
The recipe starts with the milk base and the chocolate ingredients. GROUNDED uses coconut milk for a smooth, creamy base, with cocoa and pure vanilla extract for chocolate flavor. Pea and sunflower protein bring 10g protein to each carton.
Our full Chocolate Milk recipe is coconut milk, organic raw cane sugar, pea protein, organic sunflower protein, olive oil, cocoa powder, organic pure vanilla extract, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. There are no gums or artificial sweeteners.
What people want from chocolate milk
Our category review research highlighted creamy texture, real chocolate flavor, balanced sweetness and recognizable ingredients. People also raised concerns about watery texture, weak chocolate flavor and artificial aftertaste. That is the brief behind GROUNDED: a chocolate milk you look forward to drinking, with useful protein built in.
How to choose your next chocolate milk
1. Start with the chocolate milk experience
Look for the flavor and texture you enjoy. GROUNDED Chocolate Milk is smooth, creamy and chocolatey, with balanced sweetness. Mint Chocolate adds real peppermint to the same creamy coconut milk base. Serve chilled for an everyday chocolate treat.
2. Compare equal US servings
Check the serving size and the servings per container. A larger bottle’s numbers are not directly comparable with a smaller carton’s. Our chocolate milk brands comparison uses equal 8 fl oz servings, with the full GROUNDED 8.5 fl oz carton clearly identified.
3. Look at sugar and the sweetening ingredients
GROUNDED Chocolate Milk contains 11g total sugar per full 8.5 fl oz carton and gets its sweetness from organic raw cane sugar. It contains no artificial sweeteners, stevia or monk fruit.
Our classic Chocolate Milk has half the total sugar of the selected Nesquik, Horizon Organic and Organic Valley chocolate milk drinks at an equal volume. See the named products, label figures and comparison details.
4. Enjoy useful protein alongside the chocolate
GROUNDED Chocolate Milk and Mint Chocolate Milk each provide 10g protein per 8.5 fl oz carton, from pea and sunflower protein. Check the specific label when comparing different milk bases and recipes.
5. Read the ingredient and allergen information
GROUNDED contains coconut and is made in a facility that also handles milk, gluten and soy. Check the current pack’s full ingredient list, allergen statement and storage instructions.
Chocolate milk or a protein milkshake?
Our Chocolate Milk range comes in ready-to-drink 8.5 fl oz cartons with 10g protein. It is made for breakfast, a break between meals or an everyday chocolate treat. Our Protein Milkshake range is a separate range. Explore the individual product pages to find your preferred format.
Chocolate milk questions, answered
Is GROUNDED chocolate milk dairy-free?
Yes. GROUNDED Chocolate Milk and Mint Chocolate Milk use coconut milk instead of cow’s milk. Both are dairy-free and vegan.
Does dairy-free chocolate milk contain protein?
GROUNDED Chocolate Milk and Mint Chocolate Milk each contain 10g protein per 8.5 fl oz carton. Protein varies by brand and recipe, so compare equal servings.
How is GROUNDED chocolate milk sweetened?
We use organic raw cane sugar, with no artificial sweeteners, stevia or monk fruit. Classic Chocolate Milk contains 11g total sugar per 8.5 fl oz carton. Mint Chocolate Milk contains 12g total sugar per 8.5 fl oz carton.
What is the best plant-based chocolate milk for adults?
If your wish list is creamy chocolate flavor, balanced sweetness, real ingredients, no gums and useful protein, try GROUNDED. Our Chocolate Milk pairs a coconut milk base with cocoa and pure vanilla extract, with 10g protein in every 8.5 fl oz carton. See how it compares with nine other chocolate milk brands.
Make room for GROUNDED chocolate milk
Choose Chocolate Milk for classic cocoa and vanilla, or Mint Chocolate Milk for real peppermint. Both are sold online in packs of twelve 8.5 fl oz cartons. For a local retailer, use our store finder.