One
of the struggles of being lactose intolerant is you can’t eat ice cream without
suffering from stomach cramp and diarrhea. It’s all because the dairy (animal-derived
milk) in ice cream contains lactose
and people with lactose intolerance lack the enzyme lactase which makes them unable to digest lactose. However, lactose intolerance doesn’t mean you can’t eat
ice cream. In fact, non-dairy vegan ice cream is becoming increasingly popular
these days.
What
makes vegan ice cream different from dairy version? Basically, vegan ice cream
uses plant-based milk like coconut milk, soy milk, almond milk and many others.
Plant-based milk doesn’t contain lactose so it’s a perfect alternative to cow’s
milk for making ice cream. Also, most vegan ice cream brands use healthier
sugar alternatives like coconut sugar and stevia which have zero to lower
glycemic index. This means eating such ice cream won’t spike the blood glucose
so people with diabetes can enjoy their ice cream without worrying on their
blood sugar level.
In
the Philippines, there are already a couple of local brands that sell vegan,
dairy-free ice cream that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. The
following proudly Pinoy vegan ice cream brands also have online delivery system
so you don’t need to go out of the house to get your daily serving of ice
cream.
Ambassador's Ice Cream
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If
you are a fan of the healthy salads and smoothies of Go! Salads,
then you will also love their all-vegan ice cream brand Ambassador’s Ice Cream. This ice cream shop (which was named after
the owner’s grandfather who was a retired ambassador) had its humble beginning
at the 3F of SM Megamall Fashion Hall. While most vegan ice cream only uses
coconut milk, Ambassador’s Ice Cream
also uses cashew milk, pili milk and rice milk to concoct unique ice cream
flavors. They also sweeten their ice cream with coconut sugar.
They
sell ice cream in cup, pint and gallon sizes depending on the flavor. They also
offer same day delivery if you call them at 09190676600 and have your payment
verified before 3PM.
Recommended Flavors
Pili
Whiskey, Blueberry Cheesecake, Horchata with Almonds
Where to Order
Social Media Channels
Super Scoops
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| Image Credit: Supers Scoops |
This
award-winning local vegan ice cream brand had won the 2019 PETA’s Best Vegan Dessert for their Coffee Cashew Crumble ice
cream. Super Scoops prides itself
for using fresh coconut milk and unrefined coconut sugar in making all of their
ice cream flavors. Not to mention, they don’t use any artificial flavors or
colors. They only use real food ingredients like fresh strawberries, freshly baked
gluten-free brownie crumbles, authentic matcha green tea, among others.
If
you live in Metro Manila, then you’re lucky because they offer same day
pickup or next day delivery for your ordered ice cream. All of their
ice cream flavors are available in cup (100 ml) and pint (16 oz) sizes.
Recommended Flavors
Coffee
Cashew Crumble, Milky Matcha, Strawberries & Cream
Where to Order
You
can also check this list of Super Scoops partner stores
Social Media Channels
Adam’s Seriously Good Ice Cream
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| Image Credit: Adam's Seriously Good Ice Cream |
This
is not really an all-vegan ice cream brand but they also offer a couple of
dairy-free, vegan ice cream flavors for those who are lactose intolerant or
just want to try healthier ice cream. For their vegan ice cream line, they use
coconut milk, coconut sugar and other wholesome healthy ingredients (e.g.
non-GMO peanut butter) in their handcrafted ice cream.
Recommended Flavors
Black
& White, Lemon Dream, Chiqui Monkey
Where to Order
Social Media Channels
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AdamsIceCream/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamsicecream_ph/
Have
you tried any of the vegan ice cream on this list? Which one is your favorite?
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