I grew up on jumbo-sized ice cream sundaes, with emphasis on the extra scoops. So when lactose intolerance hit me in high school, I stubbornly tried to power through — much to the dismay of my stomach and sanity. As an adult, I'm a little more responsible and try to pick up dairy-free options when I'm in need of a sweet treat.
There's no shortage of selections when I walk down the freezer aisle; avocado [1], coconut milk, and almond milk [2] are just a few bases to choose from. To my delight, the game is about to change once more with the addition of So Delicious's oat milk ice cream [3] — following right in line with one of 2019's biggest trends [4].
As spotted by Refinery 29, [5]the healthy ingredient [6] taking over grocery store shelves and my Instagram feed hit the ice cream freezers of retailers like Whole Foods last month in three vegan and gluten-free flavors: Peanut Butter and Raspberry [7], Oatmeal Cookie [8], and Caramel Apple Crumble [9]. If these tickle your dairy-free fancy, add a pint (or three!) to your cart on the next shopping trip.
Get the full run-down on the flavors below.
Oatmeal Cookie
Flavor description: "Chewy oatmeal cookie dough with sweet brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon."
Caramel Apple Crumble
Flavor description: "Combines apple, cinnamon and brown sugar with a caramel swirl, creating a delicious and creamy frozen dessert."
Peanut Butter and Raspberry
Flavor description: "Made with smooth peanut butter and juicy black raspberries, blended in a creamy oat milk base."