
It's true; life is sweeter with ice cream
We love it. We write songs and poems about our devotion to the cold, creamy confection. We’re even willing to chase after trucks driving down the road just to buy some.
Luckily, getting a dairy-free version of that cool, creamy taste you love has never been easier. This guide will introduce you to all the vegan options and give you everything you need to know.
First, we'll go shopping. I'll tell you the brands to look for and what milk each uses. Next, we'll head into the kitchen with tons of recipes to inspire you. Finally, I'll share a list of vegan ice cream cookbooks available.
Here's the vegan scoop.
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1. Shopping guide
Here’s what you need to know before you head to the store.
Find dairy-free ice cream in stores
Let’s talk about dairy-free ice cream basics.
You probably know that ice cream usually contains dairy milk or creams. Ice cream made from these products isn’t suitable for vegans. Dairy-free ice cream products use plant ingredients like soy, cashew, coconut, avocado, and aquafaba.
You’ll find vegan ice cream in the freezer section, right where you’d expect them to be. Generally speaking, most well-stocked grocery stores offer some non-dairy options.
Here’s a list of brands to look for at the store.
Vegan ice cream brands
- Artic Zero
- Ben & Jerry’s ⊕
- Breyer’s ⊕
- Cado
- Ciao Bella Sorbetto & Gelatto
- Cosmic Bliss
- Coolhaus ⊕
- Double Rainbow ⊕
- Forager Project
- Häagen-Daz ⊕
- Halo Top
- Jeni's ⊕
- LUV Ice Cream ⊕
- Magnum Ice Cream ⊕
- NadaMoo
- Nick’s ⊕
- Oatly
- Organic Nectars
- Over the Moo (AU)
- Planet Oat
- Ripple Frozen Dessert
- So Delicious
- Swedish Glace (UK)
- Talenti Sorbetto
- Temptation
- Tofutti
- Van Leeuwen ⊕
Purchasing note: Not all of the brands above are completely vegan; some offer dairy-based versions. These brands have this ⊕ symbol next to their name.
2. Vegan ice cream recipes
Ready for cooking inspiration? These recipes will surely satisfy you.
Recipes to try
- Peanut Butter and Blueberry Ice Cream
Rainbow Nourishments
- Matcha Ice Cream
My Vegan Minimalist
- Pumpkin Ice Cream
Cookie Dough Diaries
- Aquafaba Ice Cream (five flavors)
The Hidden Veggies
- Strawberry Ice Cream
Vegan Huggs
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Loving it Vegan
- High-protein Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutriciously
- Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Make it Dairy-Free
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream
My Quiet Kitchen

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