The Best Vegan Ice Cream Brands To Try in 2021
We are not even going to pretend, we love, love, love, love ice cream. The creamy smooth texture, the extra kick of flavor when you get when you let it warm just a little. And we love that it makes brownies and apple pies better. But we also know that that some of you may be lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet. The good news is that though you may want to skip dairy, you can still enjoy a milk alternative product without sacrificing too much. We went all-in for you and did the work to come up with some of the best vegan ice cream brands you can buy.
Take a look at our list below!
1. Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Ben & Jerry’s is known for over-the-top ice cream creations. Just ask fans of the Chunky Monkey or Half Baked, they will tell you that those are multi-flavored creations and filled with sweet bits. And if you have ever wanted to try the Cherry Garcia but can’t consume dairy-based products then you will be happy to know that it is also available sans milk. Yes, Ben & Jerry’s has a non-dairy Cherry Garcia. It is vegan certified and made with almond milk and let’s not forget the little bites of fudge.
Buy: Ben & Jerry’s – Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert $75.25
2. Halo Top Dairy-Free
Halo Top revamped its recipe last year to improve its texture and bring the flavors to the forefront. Some also have fewer calories than traditional ice cream. They are made with a mixture of coconut milk and fava bean protein, ensuring its dairy-free flavors, including Birthday Cake, Candy Bar, Chocolate, Chocolate Almond Crunch, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Cup, and Sea Salt Caramel, are smooth and satisfying. Each pint contains 280–360 calories and 10–12 grams of protein per serving.
Buy: Halo Top, Dairy-Free Birthday Cake $69.60
3. Sweet Nothings Spoonable Smoothies
The brand Sweet Nothings was created with the belief that when it comes to snacking, people shouldn’t have to choose between healthy or delicious. To that end, the founder Beth Porter created single-serve frozen smoothie cups that use blended, organic fruits, nuts and seeds. They are dairy- and gluten-free, made without added sugars, artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. Now while you may not automatically think of smoothies when you want the texture of ice cream, these might surprise you. Plus, you’ll also love that each cup has a built-in spoon under the lid.
4. Frankie & Jo’s
If you love classic vanilla ice cream, you should give Frankie & Jo’s Brown Sugar Vanilla a try. The vanilla beans are from a woman-owned farm in Mexico and combined with a subtle taste of brown sugar in a coconut and oat milk base for creaminess.
Buy:
Frankie & Jo’s Brown Sugar Vanilla
$56.00 for a box
5. Eclipse Classic Chocolate Plant-Based
For when you want multilayered chocolate flavor without dairy, Eclipse Classic Chocolate is the way to go. The only caution here is that though it is plant-based, it is made using equipment that is shared with tree nuts, milk and eggs. If you are not sensitive to those things, then all you need to do is enjoy.
Buy:
Eclipse Classic Chocolate Plant Based
$11.99
6. Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery
One of the best vegan ice cream brands is Clementine’s. Naughty and Nice Creamery prides itself on creating its products in St. Louis from locally sourced ingredients. The vegan choices include Lemon Poppy Seed, Coconut Fudge, Cashew Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, Chai and Schlafly Proper Cider Sorbet.
Buy:
Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery
$15.00
7. Crank & Boom’s Non-Dairy Ice-Cream
If you are looking for a coconut cream base, non-dairy frozen dessert with creative flavors such as Bourbon and Honey, click for Crank & Boom’s Non-Dairy Ice-Cream pints. The founders Toa and Mike Green were looking for something unique to serve in their family’s Thai restaurant, and so they bought an ice cream machine. Using locally sourced ingredients at their Lexington, Kentucky location, they created flavors that reflect Kentucky’s farms, breweries, and distilleries. You can get non-dairy treats such as Bourbon Honey, Chocolate Fudge Ripple, Cookies and Cream, Banana and Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Delight and Strawberry Fields.
Buy:
Crank & Boom’s Non-Dairy Ice-Cream
$99.00 for 6 pints
8. Let’s Do Organic Ice Cream Cones
One of the best ways to enjoy your ice cream, be it regular or vegan, is perfectly scooped in a cone. Let’s Do Organic Ice Cream Cones are fat-free, vegan and sweetened by cane juice.
Buy: Let’s Do Organic Ice Cream Cones $41.88
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