With summer just around the corner, those who are new to vegan or plant-based diets may be wondering about ice-cream options. As we all know, ice cream should be deliciously creamy and flavorful, which can be difficult to achieve without using animal products. However, we’ve got you covered in this article with the best vegan ice cream options available for you to keep in your freezer.
Whatever your favorite non-dairy milk is, it is likely So Delicious has an ice cream option for you. So Delicious offers almond, cashew, coconut, soy, and oat milk based options. Each base option has a variety of dessert bars or pints available. However, the coconut base has the largest selection. This vegan ice cream alternative is also easy to find in most grocery stores across the US.
As a low-calorie ice cream option, Halo Top have also added a range of vegan flavors to their standard range. With a coconut milk base, all of these dessert options have under 380 calories per pint. Halo Top offers 7 different vegan flavors including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Birthday Cake, Candy Bar and Peanut Butter Cup. These decadent options are a great vegan alternative to many of your favorite desserts.
This vegan ice cream alternative is made using a coconut base with agave syrup as a sweetener. The coconut milk base gives a light, creamy texture similar to standard ice cream. Nada Moo currently has a line up of 20 different flavors available in grocery stores across the US. Some of their flavor options include Strawberry Cheesecake, Peach Cobbler and Birthday Cake Cookie Dough alongside staples like Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry. You can also order a 5 pack online to be delivered to your home or workplace.
There is nothing quite like Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. As a childhood favorite, this comfort food option is now available in a vegan option. Now, your flavor choices are limited, however they are continuing to expand their range. The original vegan line has an almond milk base, and the newest range has a sunflower butter range making it even creamier than before. All of the vegan options include the classic chunks and swirls that Ben & Jerry’s are famous for. These are available for purchase in any grocery store or Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop in the US.
This Swedish brand has taken the US vegan market by storm over the past few years with their delicious oat milk options. So, it is no surprise that Oatly fans are excited to see an Oatly ice cream. They offer several flavors including Coffee, Mint Chip and Original Oat. Find this vegan ice cream option in any store that stocks Oatly products.
Now this option may shock you, but we guarantee it is delicious! Cado is a vegan ice cream made with an avocado base. The avocado makes it amazingly creamy and offers that richness many vegan options miss. As Cado doesn’t use any non-dairy milk alternatives this is a great option for those with soy or nut allergies. They currently have 8 flavors available in Target, Whole Foods Market, Shoprite and natural food stores across the US.
This Brooklyn based company first started in a food truck in 2008 and offers dairy and non-dairy dessert options. Van Leeuwen vegan ice cream can be found in Whole Foods Markets and Sprouts stores across the US. They have two base options for their ice cream treats including oat milk, and a coconut and cashew milk base. Each base option has a variety of flavors so there is something for everyone. The most popular option is their original vegan ice cream range with the coconut and cashew base creating a rich, decadent treat. As an added bonus, you can shop online and they ship nationwide.
There you have it, seven delicious and creamy vegan ice cream alternatives for you to treat yourself to. Looking for a vegan ice cream place in the U.K.? Consider trying Bears London.
Remember, eating a plant based or vegan diet no longer means you have to miss out on eating your favorite foods or desserts. Simply use the list above of the best vegan ice cream to find your new favorite ice cream.
