Healthy Options - Vegan Ice Cream

Are there vegan ice creams? Of course! This trend has become very popular lately, not only among vegans but also among people who are looking for healthier options to satisfy their sweet cravings. Many of the vegan ice creams are usually handmade, but there are commercial brands that have taken the risk of offering this type of option to their consumers. Vegan ice cream differs from regular ice cream in several ways, including:

They do not contain milk of animal origin

That's how it is! Vegan ice creams do not contain anything that comes from animals or their derivatives.

Milk of animal origin is replaced by others such as:

• Almond milk.
• Coconut milk.
• Or soy milk which is a great source of protein for the body.

Keep in mind that this does not make the ice cream less creamy and delicious, even some people cannot distinguish between an ice cream made with soy milk and one made with milk of animal origin.

They are low in cholesterol and fat

Vegan ice creams are healthy options, made from the ingredients mentioned above, they have a fairly low amount of fat that makes them easier to digest.

The fact that these are low in cholesterol also makes them beneficial for our body as they help reduce the risk of suffering from heart disease.

They contain fewer calories

Since vegan ice creams have nothing that comes from animals and their derivatives, they tend to have fewer calories than regular ice creams.

In fact, these are even high in protein depending on the plant ingredients that are used. The preparation of these is similar to that of artisan ice creams, since they also use fresh ingredients and seasonal fruits.

If you want to make a healthy choice for your snack but don't want to miss out on the rich flavor and freshness of ice cream, vegan ice cream is definitely a great option for you.

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