Almost everyone loves ice cream. But if you’re lactose intolerant or following a vegan diet, this delicious frozen delight may be something you’ll have to live without. Or do you? Yep, I know what you’re thinking right now. Ice cream, really? How can a nutritionist recommend a sugary, fat-rich snack like ice cream? Well, we all enjoy a treat every once in a while, some more often than others. So why not enjoy it the right way? I have here five exciting vegan ice cream flavors you can whip up at home. All you need is a strong blender and a freezer.

Bananas Foster

Bananas foster is a flavor you’ll simply adore if you’re a big fan of bananas. Made from a combination of frozen banana, cinnamon, and creamy sunflower butter, every spoonful you take of this ice cream is full of wholesome goodness. You can substitute sunflower butter with almond or macadamia butter for different nutritional values and tastes.

Chocolatta

Are you a big chocolate lover? Then this one is for you. It’s completely scrumptious! To make this vegan ice cream flavor, you’ll need high-quality cocoa powder, vegan dark chocolate, and vanilla extract. Also, don’t forget to add a pinch of salt, cold coconut milk, and rich almond butter. Dip your spoon into this layered almond-based ice cream and taste chocolate heaven. If you want to take it to the next level, enjoy it with some nut-based chocolate cookies.

Piña Colada

Lose yourself in the swirly, refreshing sweetness of tropical piña colada vegan ice cream. This flavor has a soft, coconut milk-based core, combined with frozen pineapples and bananas. It’s the perfect frozen treat to relax with after a long and busy day. For a complete experience, add few spearmint leaves to the blend – you’ll thank me later.

Non-Dairy PB & Chocolate Cookies

Non-dairy PB & chocolate cookie ice cream definitely soothes the soul. Made using an almond milk base, this flavor is chockful of goodness, with gluten-free and vegan chocolate, high-quality cacao, and soft peanut butter. Add chopped peanuts for a delectable crunchy texture.

Mocha

Yes, your favorite after-school drink back in the day now comes in the form of vegan ice cream. It’s a concoction you can easily make with brewed coffee, frozen banana, vanilla protein powder, high quality cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, plus allergen-free sunflower butter and swirls of dairy-free chocolate. You’ll be scooping for more than one serving with this flavor. Just because you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy ice cream. Next time you crave something sweet and frozen, take out your blender, whip up these vegan ice cream treats, and enjoy! Want more indulgent yet absolutely healthy vegan treats? Download my cookbook.