Gone are the days of paltry vegan options pushed to the fringes of the ice cream aisle, frostbitten and forgotten. This may be a vegan ice cream golden age, with more brands and fully stocked shelves than ever before.
But whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, environmentally conscious, or just into anything the frozen dessert world has to offer, you may already know that not all vegan ice creams are created equal.
We picked 35 of the most promising, widely available pints and put them to the test. Our favorites are delicious in their own right, and they’re free of any of the off flavors or textures that can be the bane of lesser vegan ice creams.
