Dairy-Free Ice-Cream/Desserts

Switching to a dairy-free diet does not have to mean giving up the creamy sweet treats you know and love. There are a wonderful range of scrumptious ice-cream alternatives out there, as well as yummy dessert pots, dairy-free yoghurts and custards and even soya whipped cream!

ICE CREAM ALTERNATIVES

Swedish Glace
www.swedishglace.com/

Swedish Glace do a mouth-watering range of award winning dairy-free ice cream. Their flavours are Smooth Vanilla, Rich Chocolate, Juicy Raspberry and Wild Blueberry, plus there is a new larger tub of the classic flavour Neapolitan (vanilla, chocolate and strawberry). Swedish Glace also do delicious non-dairy Vanilla Lollies in a rich chocolate coating and non-dairy Vanilla & Strawberry Cornets. The tubs of ice-cream are widely available in major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose and the lollies can also be found in Sainsbury's. Health food shops nationwide stock the entire range, apart from Neapolitan which seems to be only available in supermarkets, namely Tesco. If your health store doesn't stock one of the flavours they will be able to order it in for you if you ask. The whole range is also available online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk

B'Nice
www.beanieshealthfoods.co.uk

B'Nice Rice Creams are made in Belgium by the Roefs family who have been making ice cream products for more than half a century. After years of manufacturing frozen soya products, the family recently started producing rice based ice desserts. These delicious treats are approved by the Vegan Society and are now being imported into the UK by Beanie's Health Foods. The range is currently available in 500ml, 2.5 litre and 5 litre plastic tubs that are fully recyclable. The desserts have a two year shelf life from the date of production. Three flavours are currently available - strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. Since rice itself has a very neutral taste, it is possible to create any flavour imaginable and others are in the pipeline! Although they are very creamy, these tasty desserts contain no cholesterol or hydrogenated oils and they contain less than 5% fat. B'Nice is available online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk

Tofutti
www.triano.f2s.com

Tofutti do a delicious range of dairy free ice-cream tubs, many of which are available in the major super-markets such as Tesco and Waitrose. They also produce non-dairy cones and a dessert called Rock'n'Roll which is similar to Vienetta. The whole range is available online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk

Booja Booja Stuff in a Tub
www.boojabooja.com

Stuff in a Tub is a very special alternative to dairy ice cream made by Booja Booja. Completely natural and made without refined sugars, emulsifiers or stabilizers, Stuff in a Tub has all the creamy, sumptuous indulgence you would expect of the very best luxury ice cream but contains no dairy, soya or rice. It is gluten free, cholesterol free, low GI and GL and many of its ingredients are raw.

This is not just some alternative dessert for people who don't want to eat dairy, this is better than dairy ice cream. They use pure, natural ingredients, raw wherever possible and you can taste that in the final product - it's vibrant, voluptuous and each flavour is totally intense. The five Stuff in a Tub varieties are Keep Smiling Vanilla M'Gorilla, Hunky Punky Chocolate, Coconut Hullabaloo, Feisty Winjin Ginger and Pompompous Maple Pecan. The whole range is available online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk

For a really naughty treat Askeys make luscious chocolate sauces which can be poured over your ice-creams! Not all are suitable for vegans so check the ingredients, but the Crackin' Chocolate Chunk one definitely contains no animal products and it sets hard on ice cream, transforming it effortlessly into a delicious premium dessert within seconds.

OTHER DESSERTS

Provamel (Alpro)
www.provamel.com

There are other delicious desserts available. Provamel (Alpro) make yummy yogurts and creamy dessert pots, both of which are available in most major supermarkets. The organic soya desserts come as a four pack - perfect for lunch boxes, picnics, and snack time - in flavours Vanilla, Chocolate, Rich Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Fruits of the Forest! They also produce a ready made delicious non-dairy custard which is great to keep in your store cupboard. Tesco and Sainsbury's also do a 'Free From' ready-made custard.

There are lots of yoghurt alternatives available too. Provamel's thick, creamy 'yofu' is organic and comes in large size pots or smaller four packs. It is available in most major supermarkets in the chilled section and also from health food shops. Sojasun and Sojade are other companies who do organic youghurt alternatives in a variety of scrumptious flavours. They are available in most independent health food stores. These desserts are also available online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
www.ethicalsuperstore.com
www.naturallygoodfood.co.uk

CREAM ALTERNATIVES

Soyatoo
www.soyatoo.com

Soyatoo make a fabulous non-dairy whipping cream alternative and also tins of dairy-free squirty cream! Perfect for cakes, puddings, trifles or just on fruit. Soyatoo is available in some independent health food shops, ask if yours doesn't have it as they may be able to order it in for you, and it can also be bought online from:
www.veganstore.co.uk
www.naturallygoodfood.co.uk
www.dietaryneedsdirect.co.uk

Provamel (Alpro) also do a single cream which is delicious poured over puddings and pies. It's called Soya Dream and is available from all the major supermarkets.

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