15 Easy and Delicious Ice Cream Substitutes

 

15 Easy and Delicious Ice Cream Substitutes

 

Eating a vegan diet doesn't mean hitting a flavor rut. Here are 15 easy and delicious substitutes for ice cream that you can enjoy any time of year, from chocolate banana to spicy

Bananas are a superfood that have been proven to be healthy for you. They're an excellent substitute for ice cream because of the high amount of potassium and vitamin B6 that bananas contain.

 

Bananas are also perfect for those with lactose intolerance, as they're low in sugar and fat and contain no lactose at all.

 

Bananas are even better than ice cream because they're low in sugar and fat. They're perfect for those with lactose intolerance, as they contain no lactose at all.

 

Bananas are also considerably healthier than other frozen desserts because they can be made into "ice cream" without any dairy at all. All you need is a blender, bananas, almond milk (or another milk substitute), and some sweetener - like honey or agave nectar.

 

The process of making banana ice cream is simple: peel the bananas, cut them up into large chunks (to make it easier to blend later), throw them in the blender with your choice of milk substitute, and then add sweetener for desired taste. Blend on high

In a traditional Thai dessert called "Khanom Jeen," coconut milk is mixed with evaporated cane juice, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar.

 

This combination creates a lusciously thick sauce that’s poured over pieces of homemade rice flour dough. The crust acts as the base for the liquid layer of chocolate and coconut-infused mousse sitting in the middle.

 

Coconut milk is also commonly used in vegan ice cream recipes because it has about half the fat content of regular dairy-based ice creams.

Greek yogurt is made from the whey leftover from other types of cheese making. It’s a tasty, healthy alternative to dairy or high-fat ingredients and has been shown to have numerous health benefits.

Sold in a long-necked bottle and mixed with evaporated cane juice, sweetened condensed milk is typically used for making mousse or ice cream. It generally’s flour-based and has a silky texture that sets thickly over time.

Almond milk is a common substitute for dairy. It has about the same amount of protein as cow's milk, but it does contain much less fat and calories. Almond milk can be made at home by blending water with almonds, filtering the mixture through cheesecloth (or another sieve), and adding flavorings like vanilla extract or cocoa powder. And seed butter may also be used instead of almonds to make a richer taste that sticks to your palate for longer.