Your New Favorite Vegan Ice Cream Tastes So Much Like The Real Thing It’s Scary
Your New Favorite Vegan Ice Cream Tastes So Much Like The Real Thing It’s Scary
You're thinking about going vegan…but the thought of giving up ice cream? Can’t. Even.
Totally understandable. That’s why the Women's Health test-kitchen editors (who have over 10 years of experience) dug into over 75 non-dairy, vegan ice creams to find the creamiest, tastiest frozen treats that can pass for the real thing. Get the scoop on all the winners.
1) Dark Chocolate Truffle Pint
jenis.com
$12.00
Midwestern ice cream queen Jeni Britton Bauer just entered the dairy-free game—and is already crushing it. Her take on chocolate, made with coconut cream, is ultra chocolate-y and u?berrich.
2) Breyers Non-Dairy Oreo
Breyers
amazon.com
If you’ve been dying for the classic cookies and cream variety, this almond milk version stands up to the one you had as a kid.
3) Non-Dairy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Haagen-Dazs
amazon.com
Looking for a scoop sturdy enough for a cone? This nut-based peanut butter winner is dense, decadent, and full of fudgy swirls.
4) Dairy-Free Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert
So Delicious
amazon.com
Sweet, creamy, and so delicious (really), this cashew-based pint is the quintessential sub for ice cream purists, perfect on top of fruit crisp, pie, or on its own.
5) Avocado Frozen Dessert, Deep Dark Chocolate
Cado
target.com
$5.99
As if you needed another reason to be obsessed with avocado: The wonder fruit has a subtle taste and smooth texture, making it the ideal base for your fave flavors.
6) Vegan Salted Caramel
Van Leeuwen
vanleeuwenicecream.com
$6.00
If you jumped on the salted caramel bandwagon and never got off, you are going to melt when you try this incredible, super-rich vegan ice cream. The cashew milk base gives it a super creamy texture, and the caramel is made fresh in-house, so you know it's going to be delicious.
7) Coconut Bliss Cappuccino
Luna & Larry's
amazon.com
Each scoop of this frozen blend offers a great coffee flavor, with a hint of cinnamon. It's like being in a cafe.
8) Vanilla Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert
Nadamoo
amazon.com
This classic is made with specks of vanilla bean for a standout flavor. Plus, it boasts a super-creamy texture that's similar to frozen yogurt (in a good way).
9) Mochi Cashew Cream Chocolate
My Mo
amazon.com
$53.95
Want to try an ice cream treat beyond your standard pint? These are made of non-dairy frozen dessert [< , wrapped in a sweet, soft mochi dough. It's easy to start tossing these bite-sized treats into your mouth like popcorn.
10) Classic Vanilla Bean Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bar
Daiya
daiyafoods.com
$190.00
Daiya may already be your go-to for vegan cheese, and now the brand offers tasty vegan dessert bars, too. This classic vanilla bean flavor will remind you of your fave childhood ice cream bar. And the smaller size is perfect for an after-dinner sweet.
11) Non-Dairy Cherry Garcia
Ben & Jerry's
amazon.com
Calling all Ben & Jerry's lovers! You don't have to forgo your fave flavors to stick to a vegan diet. The beloved ice cream brand now offers a number of flavors in a non-dairy variety. Think: Cherry Garcia, Half-Baked, Cookie Dough, and more!
12) Talenti Sorbetto Peanut Butter Fudge
Talenti
amazon.com
If you're craving something rich and delicious, go for this Talenti sorbetto. You won't believe there's not an ounce of dairy in this fudgy delight.
13) Mint Chip w/Theo Chocolate
Salt and Straw
saltandstraw.com
Bonus! If you're all about those artisan flavors, check out the selection at West Coast-based Salt and Straw. They offer a number of incredible vegan flavors, like classic Mint Chip with artisan chocolate. And don't worry if you don't live near one of their scoop shops, a number of vegan flavors are available for home delivery via their site.
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