Giving up icecream

[IndianVegan]

I've been vegetarian for a year now, but the one thing preventing me from going vegan is icecream. How did you guys manage it?

 

[KLS52]

I'm fortunate to have most of these non dairy versions in my local grocery stores.

 

[KLS52]

And these

 

[IndianVegan]

@KLS52 Wow, those look delicious! Unfortunately, we don’t have any vegan icecream in my country.

 

[Lou]

I've been vegetarian for a year now, but the one thing preventing me from going vegan is icecream. How did you guys manage it?

Well for me it's a non-issue. There are so many non dairy alternatives.

I'm not addicted to ice cream. But it is in my rotation of desserts. I tend to keep a pint in the freezer all the time. I have a Trader Joe's nearby and I like their chocolate flavored ice cream - it's also not expensive.

 

[Lou]

I'm fortunate to have most of these non dairy versions in my local grocery stores.

At the supermarket they had a 2 for one sale on B&Js. it's usually too expensive for me but I got 2. I got American Dream which is wonderful. I also got Change the Whirled -the Colin Kapernick endorsed one. I'm rationing them out - one scoop at a time.

 

[Lou]

And these

I haven't had those in a while. They look good. I find that the cashew milk version of any frozen dessert is the better choice.

 

[Lou]

@KLS52 Wow, those look delicious! Unfortunately, we don’t have any vegan icecream in my country.

I can't believe that is true.
So I googled "vegan ice cream in India".
And I got a lot of hits.
This one was the most comprehensive.

FNB News - Indian vegan frozen dessert brands to beat the summer heat | FNB News

www.fnbnews.com

Ask your grocer if he can get some of these. Even if you are the only vegan in town, there are many people who are lactose intolerant and would like some non-dairy alternatives.

Ask these manufacturers if they supply and stores in your town.

 

[Lou]

There are also many alternatives to store bought ice cream.

My favorite is the banana hack which only requires a banana and a blender.
I always save my over ripe bananas, peel them, cut them in half, and freeze them. then I put them in my little blender with a little water.
but here is a more official recipe.

Vegan banana ice cream - Lazy Cat Kitchen

This one ingredient vegan banana ice cream will blow your mind as it's dead simple, naturally vegan and healthy yet amazingly delicious. No churner needed.

www.lazycatkitchen.com

Google led me to this page because I was searching for a Mango "ice cream" recipe. this is one of my favorites. again no special equipment needed. And I love this one.

No-Churn Vegan Mango Ice Cream (3 Ingredients!)

You’re only 3 ingredients away from creamy, dreamy vegan mango ice cream! You won’t believe how easy it is to make, or how amazing it tastes!

jessicainthekitchen.com

As a bonus there are many other ideas for vegan frozen desserts on this page.

15 Vegan Frozen Desserts - Perfect for Summer!

Here are 15 best vegan frozen desserts to beat the heat! It covers everything from ice creams to popsicles to fudge cups to even granitas!

jessicainthekitchen.com

And then I found this page with the same search.

13 Vegan Frozen Desserts You Can Make At Home

Need to cool down this summer? Try making one of these recipes for a vegan, dairy-free frozen dessert at home.

www.livekindly.com

not what I think of as an alternative to ice cream but I have a similar recipe to this that I use all the time.

Vegan Peanut Butter Cups | Easy No-Bake Vegan Dessert Recipe

These Vegan Peanut Butter Cups are the healthier, gluten-free version of store-bought peanut butter cups. They're made with just two ingredients, and there's no baking required!

jessicainthekitchen.com

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I usually hear, "I'd be vegan but for cheese". So it's nice to hear a different excuse - and much easier to deal with, too.