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Belly Dancing

26 Thursday Aug 2021

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                                                                     BELLY DANCING

                                                      Workouts can get a little horrific.

I loved going to the gym at my new school. Upstairs from the dorms, it was easy to reach. For  a half-baked couch potato like me, ease of access is important. I was new to the school, teaching English the first time overseas. It was all very exciting and the kind of adventure I had been craving for some time.

The facility was two years new with shiny chrome and glass everywhere. The floors were done in marble and granite. Entry into and out of our offices was with a teacher’s card and security personnel continually roamed the premises. The school felt safe and I was reassured constantly about how little crime there was in this country. I was happy teaching the little guys in grade school and then occasionally the bigger kids, too, from local universities. It was quite a mix.

I was getting back into yoga, lifting weights and trying to get this squishy body back into  shape. A number of Americans used the gym facility, as well as the native staff. Frequently our tastes in music clashed. I would put on The Cars or Lead Zeppelin and the next thing I knew, I was listening to teeny bop, bubblegum rocking on the player and one of the staffers had taken over.  Gak!

Halloween Eves a Saturday. The students loved getting into the American holiday. Groups of them dressed in strange attire had been scuttling around campus all day in giggling clusters. Now, the bulk of the campus was congealed in a large glob at the school auditorium. Never the party girl, I had declined chaperone duties. The noxious blare of music could be heard in the distance.

Mercifully, this side of the campus was fairly empty.  I liked having the place mostly to myself.  I could hear my footsteps echoing down the empty hall as I checked mail in my office.

Sometimes the school would creep me out because it is so big and felt cavernous at night. To save money, our security staff are always turning off the lights, which just created more shadows. However, there was a guard on duty at the security shack, an old duffer who sat   outside watching TV, so it seemed safe.

After submitting yet another lesson plan for the week, I packed up my stuff at my desk and left the office. I left the light on inside knowing it would aggravate security, but what the heck, I needed to see where I was going.

I had my gym bag with me and went straight up the stairs to the gym. I popped a Madonna CD into the player and turned up the volume.  I did yoga and stretching for awhile, working the kinks out.

When I got nice and warmed up, I got to  what I call her Belly Dancing song. I took a quick peak around that there wasn’t anyone else there, took off my t-shirt and got down to my skinny-strap leotard. I started my belly dancing moves in the mirror with my imaginary finger cymbals. I shook and rotated my hips for all I was worth and was feeling the groove, when something caught the corner of my eye. I whisked around to the window behind me but there was nothing. It had seemed like a dark object on the edge of my vision, but it was gone now. I finished up with some more stretches and headed for the shower.

The showers were a modern, glass enclosed kind with chrome handles. I turned on the jets hard and got the hair shampooed and rinsed. I was putting baby oil on my skin when something made me turn. My heart jumped to my throat when I saw a man in dark clothing in front of my shower door. He was holding a large knife. I couldn’t speak, but instinctively grabbed hold of the interior shower door handle and held on. He got hold of the other side, trying to pull the door open.

All I could see of his face were his eyes. His head was all wrapped around, almost turban style and all of his clothes were dark and felt almost Arabic. The eyes were dark and smoldering with some weird, unfamothable rage.

We continued this tug of war and he was winning. I was sweating and it wasn’t the steam in the room. I had a moment of panicked insight. I looked behind me and with one hand; I turned the water handle to hot and full force, then grabbed the sprayer.  With the other hand I shoved open the door and sprayed him full in the face with the water. He was knocked back  and I raced past him out of the bathroom and around the corner to the stairs.

He was fast on my heels and I could hear him pounding down the steps behind me. At this point I got my voice back and started screaming as I ran out of the building. The body oil wasn’t helping as I kept skidding as I ran. He almost caught me at the door but couldn’t get a handle on me as I was wet and slippery.

I ran across the quad screaming for all I was worth and looked left. The guard was gone out of his shack! Damn it! I ran through the doors of the Admin building and saw that the security guard wasn’t there either. Shit! Where were they? I ran down the hall toward my office as fast as I could go, hidden somewhat by the dark patches in the hall. I was hoping to God that one of the doors was open. I ran to the big office; it was completely locked. I ran across to the little office and by some grace I had managed to not lock the door completely. I yanked it open and bent down and turned the lock on the bottom and ran to the corner, squatting in the shadows. My heart was racing and the blood pounded in my ears. I was so frightened I could cry. I told myself to shut up and tried to slow my breathing.

I could hear the man with the knife running behind me. He went across the hall first and banged and pounded on the doors, trying to pull them open. Then, slowly, he came across to the little office and did the same thing. He stood there a long time peering in. I was crouched down next to a large storage bin. I couldn’t tell if he could see me or not because of the desks. He yanked at the doors viciously and kicked them too. I prayed the locks would hold. After some more of this, he faded into the darkness. After what seemed like forever, I could hear the two security guards chattering to each other and coming down the hall. What to do? I had no clothes on at all but was afraid to let them leave without me in case ‘he’ came back. I looked desperately around and found a roll of paper towel. I grabbed it and quickly wrapped myself in as much Scott two-ply as I could. I moved to the door and pounding on it, started yelling.

Later on, in the office with every light on in the building, the police officer sat asking me questions in slow English, the two guards were there and several admin people had appeared out of the blue. I was wearing clothes now. I answered their questions the best I could, fighting an overwhelming sense of fatigue and emotional glaze-over.

The worst part was that they kept asking me why I would be in the gym by myself so late at night. I hardly knew what to say. To stay in shape? It’s what we Americans do? They would shake their heads in that “Those crazy Americans,” kind of way. I was drinking hot tea and when they were finally done my chief administrator walked me back to my dorm room and made sure the door was locked before leaving. I collapsed in bed and drifted off to a troubled sleep where I kept running away from someone.

Next day, daylight coming through the windows, I wondered for a second if I had imagined the whole thing. I opened my door and my gym bag was there on the linoleum floor.  Some good soul had brought it to my room. The Madonna CD was right on top. I called my admin guy and thanked him for my bag.

There was a pause and he said, “I didn’t bring your bag over.” Then he said, “Let me check with security and call you back.” He called back in a few minutes. He spoke slowly, “Ah, Sarah, they didn’t bring the bag over either.”

 I hung up and decided right there, “I’m only using that gym in the daytime from now on!” But still, I kept staring at my bag. Trick or treat?

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They Don’t Take the Train

25 Wednesday Aug 2021

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They are old,

they are young,

they are middle.

They dress in all grey colors;

neither black nor white,

just faded shades of

everything.

They sit in the train station

and watch TV or sleep;

they don’t take the train.

The trains come and go

 every hour and on the half.

The people dump out in gabbling gobs then,

get sucked back in through

clanging metal doors.

The men sit and stare;

happy couples run and grab each other,

then say teary farewells.

Teens, in groups, walk arm in arm,

 chattering parakeets.

The men sit with stony expressions.

People drink coffee and eat ice cream.

The stores open and close,

 the people go home.

The men sit;

they don’t take the train.

2/11

cew

Twinkle, Twinkle

25 Wednesday Aug 2021

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TWINKLE, TWINKLE

Jupiter is next to the

moon, they say,

Saturn and Antares are

on the way.

But, twinkle, twinkle you are my star,

how I wonder where you are.

Rotating  in your gravity,

I hope I don’t

spin off  in space.

The Hanged Man needs some

attention  now,

but I will consider the Fool

and stare at that card.

As the moon goes down

and the sun comes up,

 know this,

I am the moon to your sun.

 Venus on the horizon is

fated to be impatient but

The Knight of Pentacles has not come. 

I reshuffle the cards and lay them out

straight and remember that

Jupiter  follows the moon tonight.

You can reach Courtney to find out about more writing at: webby140@yahoo.com or to purchase: https://sites.google.com/view/webbywritercom/home.

Clouds

18 Wednesday Aug 2021

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White nimbus clouds, happy, float along.

Bits of shredded marshmallow in the sky, harmless,

teenagers on a sunny day.

Morning passes to afternoon; the clouds are darker now.

Sullen, brooding over past resentments. Hunched over, withdrawn.

The sun sets and it’s evening’s turn.  The clouds loom dark and heavy.

The sky filled with the smell of rain and foreboding.

 The clouds start to fight back and forth; lightening crashes and booms through the air.    

 Flashes fill the sky from far away.

The rain starts with little fat drops, then dumps with terrible swiftness pounding down,

smashing the earth. Punishing it.

Until the clouds are spent.  The sun rises to sunny skies.

The emotional outpouring of the night, a memory.

Cew

7/21

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10 Best Dairy-free Ice Creams

13 Friday Aug 2021

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10 Best Dairy-Free Ice Creams for a Healthier Dessert, According to Dietitians

They’re as creamy and delicious as the real deal!

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PS – By diary free you are getting rid of the milk fat in most regular ice cream. However, as indicated before, products made with coconut milk also have fats in them which is what makes them taste creamy. If you aren’t worried about your heart, you’re home free. They can also still come with lots of sugar. Look on the back to check for sugars. Many of the Ben and Jerrys non-diary have 25 gms of sugar and up. Not good if you have to avoid sugar. Check these out and also read the labels before you buy so you’ll know what you are really getting! CW

By Tiffany Ayuda

Sep 12, 2019

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Whether you’re going dairy-free because you have a lactose sensitivity or follow a vegan diet to lose weight, there are plenty of non-dairy food options to keep you feeling satisfied. Yes, that means all of your favorite milk products—including yogurt, cheese, and even ice cream—have a dairy-free version. But not all pints and pops are made equally. Many people automatically assume that anything dairy-free equates to being healthier, but that isn’t necessarily true. Here, we asked dietitians to break down what they look for in a healthy scoop of dairy-free ice cream and offer their top product picks.

How to shop for the best dairy-free ice cream

Limit sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners. The most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for the best dairy-free ice cream is to choose one made with high-quality ingredients. That means your frozen treat should contain as little sugar alcohols, gums, and stabilizers as possible, says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition and wellness expert and author of Eating in Color.

“Plant-based doesn’t always equal healthier if your choice is packed with added sugars and a laundry list of artificial ingredients,” explains Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, author of the 2-Day Diabetes Diet.

Beware of the saturated fat content. Most dairy-free ice creams use almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or oat milk as their base, but there isn’t really a standard as to whether which one is healthier for you. “It’s really based on your taste preferences,” Largeman-Roth says. However, non-dairy doesn’t always mean low-fat, Palinski-Wade says. “Coconut-based ones, while super creamy, are very high in saturated fat and can contain 12 grams of saturated fat in one serving, which is 60 percent of the daily value,” says Largeman-Roth.

Stick to no more than 250 calories and 20 grams or less of sugar per serving. Dairy-free sorbets can also be a great vegan choice, but be sure to scan the nutrition label. “Some have 24 grams of sugar in one serving,” Largeman-Roth says. She recommends using a small bowl or ramekin when serving ice cream to help you measure proper portion sizes. “Do not use a cereal bowl, or you will want to fill the entire thing! Ice cream bars can be a good choice, but many of the chocolate-coated ones have more calories and fat than a serving of ice cream,” Largeman-Roth says.

Choose toppings wisely. Skip the sprinkles, candies, and chocolate syrup and top your ice cream with fresh fruit or nuts for a healthy crunch and some added natural sweetness. “We have a lot of frozen treats in my house because I have three little kids. I always put out quartered strawberries, sliced almonds, and chopped pistachios. Unsweetened coconut flakes are another good option,” Largeman-Roth says.

Now that you know what to look for when shopping for a healthier dairy-free ice cream, we rounded up the best frozen treats out there.

1

BEST OVERALL

Candy Bar Dairy-Free Ice Cream (8 pints)

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Halo Topamazon.com

$69.60

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A bite of this dairy-free ice cream will satisfy your cravings for a Snickers bar, sans the loaded calories, sugar, and fat. Crunchy chunks of roasted peanuts are folded into caramel-flavored ice cream and a chocolate syrup swirl for a flavorful treat that feels indulgent but isn’t. Made with coconut milk, it’s a healthy dessert that many people with food sensitivities can enjoy. Other great non-dairy flavors from Halo Top include birthday cake, oatmeal cookie, chocolate chip cookie dough, and pumpkin pie.

Nutrition info per 1/2-cup serving: 90 calories, 4 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 75 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (4 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 5 g sugar alcohol, 3 g protein

2

BEST LOW-SUGAR DAIRY-FREE ICE CREAM

Monkey Business Dairy-Free Ice Cream

INSTACART

Enlightenedinstacart.com

$6.36

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You’ll absolutely go bananas for this banana-and-peanut-butter dairy-free ice cream. Chocolate chips are added to the almond milk base for a hearty crunch. “Non-dairy is one thing, but this ice cream is also lower in sugar and calories than most other varieties, making it a good fit for many diets,” Palinski-Wade says. Enlightened offers seven different flavors in its line of non-dairy ice creams. Each is sweetened with the sugar alcohol erythritol, which allows them to contain as few as 90 calories per serving.

Nutrition info per 1/2-cup serving: 100 calories, 5 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 95 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (4 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 3 g erythritol), 4 g protein

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BEST DAIRY-FREE ICE CREAM BAR

Dipped Salted Caramel Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Some coconut milk-based ice creams have a strong coconut flavor that many people might not like, but cashew milk lends a nice creaminess and neutral flavor to dairy-free ice cream. These perfectly portioned caramel-flavored bars have a thick chocolate coating that encases a cashew milk-based ice cream. They also have a bit of pea protein for some more plant-based power. While this frozen treat has only 180 calories, it’s still something to be enjoyed in moderation, as it has nine grams of saturated fat in one serving, Palinski-Wade says.

Nutrition info per 1-bar serving: 180 calories, 13 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 100 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 12 g added sugar), 1 g protein

4

BEST DAIRY-FREE SORBET

Raz’n Berry Dairy-Free Sorbet

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For people who prefer a fruity frozen dessert, look no further than this SorBabes dairy-free sorbet. It gets its luscious red hue from real raspberries and has crunchy chocolate bits for added texture. This deliciously tart and bright sorbet also features blueberries, blackberry puree, elderberry juice, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. 

Nutrition info per 1/2-cup serving: 90 calories, 2 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 25 mg sodium, 23 g carbs (4 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 3 g sugar alcohols), 0 g protein

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BEST DAIRY-FREE MOCHI ICE CREAM

Strawberry Cashew Mochi Dairy-Free Ice Cream (6-Pack)

AMAZON

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If you’re in the mood for a small treat to satisfy a sweet craving, this traditional Japanese dessert is a good option. A ball of strawberry ice cream is cloaked in a slightly sweet and chewy dough, making it quite an experience for your taste buds. Each mochi ice cream is individually wrapped so it helps you practice portion control, too. It’s available in salted caramel, vanilla, and chocolate.

Nutrition info per 1-piece serving: 100 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 15 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (0 g fiber, 13 g sugar), 1 g protein

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RAVE REVIEWS

Coconut Bliss Dark Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Dark chocolate lovers will absolutely love the rich, bold tastes in this delectable dairy-free ice cream. Made with organic coconut milk, vanilla extract, and agave syrup, this frozen chocolate dessert will satisfy your cocoa cravings. Just take caution that a single serving has 12 grams of saturated fat, so be sure to stick to a 1/2-cup scoop.  

“I’m more of a pistachio fan than a chocolate fan, but a friend highly recommended this to me, and I must admit that even as a non-chocoholic, this is great tasting,” says an Amazon Fresh customer.

Nutrition info per 1/2-cup serving: 220 calories, 14 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 10 mg sodium, 23 g carbs (2 g fiber, 15 g sugar), 2 g protein

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7Organic Lotta Mint Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Just like its brand name implies, this vegan-friendly ice cream is totally lactose-free. If you’re not familiar with NadaMoo!, it’s a family business based in Austin, Texas. This dairy-free ice cream is churned with coconut milk, agave nectar, chocolate chips, mint extract, and spirulina powder to give it a hint of natural green color. Certified organic and gluten-free, people on a variety of diets can enjoy this creamy treat.

Nutrition info 1/2-cup serving: 140 calories, 9 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg sodium, 20 g carbs (5 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 1 g protein

8Strawberry Dairy-Free Ice Cream

OATLY

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$11.00

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Oat milk, which is made by soaking steel-cut oats in water, makes its debut in the frozen aisle of your grocery store with this new dairy-free ice cream. Oatly, the pioneer in the oat milk movement, makes this creamy treat using real strawberries, oats, and coconut oil.  

“I’m a real ice cream advocate, but I just tried Oatly’s new products and they’re quite amazing. The first ingredients is oats. Even my kids enjoyed the strawberry flavor. It’s very rich and decadent,” Largeman-Roth says. 

Nutrition info per 2/3-cup serving: 200 calories, 10 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 33 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (1 g fiber, 20 g sugar, 20 g added sugar), 1 g protein

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9Cado Vanilla Bean Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Palinski-Wade says this avocado-based ice cream is a top pick for her because it’s packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Plus, the ingredient list is as minimal as it gets, which is what you want when shopping for any type of packaged food. It features avocado oil, organic cane sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla bean paste, sea salt, organic guar gum, and organic gum acacia, which is used to help thicken dairy-free ice creams.

“Just keep an eye on the portion since it still contains a good deal of added sugar,” Palinski-Wade says. If you’re not a huge fan of vanilla, it also comes in cherry amaretto chip, java chip, salted caramel swirl, deep dark chocolate, simply lemon, and mint chocolate chip.

Nutrition info per 1/2-cup serving: 170 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 45 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (0 g fiber, 12 g sugar), 0 g protein

10Alphonso Mango Dairy-Free Sorbetto

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Talenti prides itself in sourcing high-quality ingredients for its ice cream. This dairy-free sorbetto get its vibrant yellow color from Alphonso mangoes from India and has a hint of lemon juice to mellow out the sweetness. While the sugar count is on the higher end, the first ingredient is mangoes, so some of the sugar content comes straight from the actual fruit. 

Nutrition info per 2/3-cup serving: 160 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 40 g carbs (2 g fiber, 35 g sugar, 26 g added sugar), 1 g protein

The Rain Poem

11 Wednesday Aug 2021

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Rain’s Aftermath

Fat caterpillars of yellow seeds

Hang down from the cottonwood trees.

Forgotten rain drips off the eves.

Above our heads, flying weapons of war circle.

They will save us from the enemy.

Who will  save us from ourselves?

While the cords of the nether world ensnare us.**

Grocery shelves bulge with endless bright bags of empty snacks.

The liquor aisles spill from their confines screaming the latest

in alcohol soda pops.

They feed our bellies and starve our souls.

Obese teen girls stare at me in the pool locker room.

Hugely overweight, they know they have

committed social suicide, but don’t know what to do. 

Clearly, we need more rain. Rain to wash it all away,

Take us back to the garden. *

*Joni Mitchell, 1969, Siquomb Pub.

** PS 18:6 NCB

Cew  7/21

The 15 Best Dairy-Free Ice Creams

11 Wednesday Aug 2021

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PS – Be wary of the products made with coconut products. Just like creamer made with dried coconut powder; these

are high in saturated fats and not be so good for the heart.

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The 15 Best Dairy-Free Ice Cream Pints to Scoop Up

BY ALISA FLEMING ON JUNE 13, 2020FOOD AND GROCERY, HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON, IN THE NEWS, NEWS, POPULAR FOOD GUIDES

Dairy-free frozen desserts have come a long way. Just a decade ago, there were only a few pints hidden in the frozen food department of expensive markets. Now, there are entire chilled sections dedicated to non-dairy delights in many natural food stores and some conventional grocers. The question has shifted from what dairy-free ice cream is available to which one you should try first! So what is the best dairy-free ice cream?

To find out, we’ve sampled our combined weight in store-bought dairy-free frozen desserts and we’ve factored in reviews from you, our readers. All in all, over 40 product lines of dairy-free ice cream were considered! Collectively, we think that the following are the ten fifteen best dairy-free ice cream pints in North America.

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These are the unbiased favorites of our tasting groups and many of our readers. Feel free to read the full product reviews that I’ve linked up to for more details. If you don’t see your favorite on the list, it might have just missed the cut (many others are good!). But you can make a difference on next year’s list …

See our Dairy-Free Ice Cream Reviews where you can leave your own unbiased ratings and reviews on the brands you’ve tried (no login required). We want to know the best dairy-free ice cream in your opinion, too!

Haagen Dazs Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Standing apart from the pack, this indulgent ice cream producer doesn’t use a single dairy-free base for every flavor. Instead, they fully customize each one individually. For example, the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made from ground peanuts – no almond, coconut or soymilk added. The result is pure bliss. It’s richer and has the most “grown up” indulgence of any brand we’ve tasted. See our full review for ingredients, availability, and more information.

  • Base: It Varies by Flavor
  • Champion Flavors: Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate Salted Fudge Truffle
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Depending on the flavor, you might find wheat, soy, peanuts, or tree nuts in the ingredients. But they are all egg-free and vegan.
  • Availability: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom
  • Special Note: Don’t get confused if you see water as the first ingredient on Haagen Dazs Non-Dairy. Technically, most ice cream contains a lot of water. Even coconut milk and dairy cream are usually made up of more water than fat. But with Haagen Dazs, the ingredients are fresh ground, so the water is listed separately.

So Delicious Dairy Free Cashewmilk Frozen Desserts

When their Cashewmilk pints landed on the market, it was a game changer for dairy-free consumers. After years of coconutty ice cream, this dreamy line emerged with a more neutral base flavor and unbelievable decadence. Even die hard dairy ice cream fans have trouble turning down a scoop of these varieties. See our full review for tasting notes on select flavors.

  • Base: Cashew Milk
  • Champion Flavors: Snickerdoodle, Salted Caramel Cluster, and Chocolate Cookies ‘N Cream
  • Key Dietary Notes*: They are all vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free, but depending on the flavor, you might find other tree nuts in the ingredients.
  • Availability: United States and Canada

Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Like all Ben & Jerry’s ice creams, their Non-Dairy line is over-the-top. It includes several riffs on their most popular classic flavors, like Cherry Garcia, Cinnamon Buns, and Chunky Monkey. But they’ve also whipped up a couple “non-dairy only” pints like Coconut Seven Layer Bar and P.B. & Cookies. But be sure you are prepared for a flavor rush. These are very sweet pints that often contain dessert within the dessert. See our full review for tasting notes on some flavors.

  • Base: Almond Milk
  • Champion Flavors: P.B. & Cookies and Caramel Almond Brittle
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Depending on the flavor, you might find wheat, soy, peanuts, or tree nuts in the ingredients. But they are all egg-free and vegan.
  • Availability: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia

Cado Avocado Frozen Dessert

This is a newcomer on our best dairy-free ice cream list. They launched in 2016, but really took hold in the past year or so. The company whips avocado puree and avocado oil with other pure, natural ingredients to create a surprisingly creamy finish. See our full review here.

  • Base: Avocado
  • Champion Flavors: Simply Lemon and Mint Chocolate Chip
  • Key Dietary Notes*: All of their flavors are vegan and made without top allergens. They’re even coconut-free and free of added proteins. See our full review for more detailed allergen notes.
  • Availability: United States

Frönen Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts

In the past few years, we’ve seen a few banana-based “nice creams” hit the market, but Frönen has been your favorite. They use just 6 ingredients or less, and blend in coconut cream for a richer finish than other brands. It’s not only a top pick for taste and consistency, but also for pure, clean ingredients. See our full review for more details.

  • Base: Banana and Coconut Cream (the Peanut Butter Fudge is banana-free)
  • Champion Flavors: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Key Dietary Notes*: They are made without top allergens, except the peanut butter fudge, which contains peanuts. This brand is also plant-based, but they’re not strictly vegan because they use honey as their sweetener.
  • Availability: United States

Coconut Bliss Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Known for its purity, this coconut-based ice cream line has an ingredient list that reads like homemade. They also have a big flavor selection that focuses on quality ingredients and creamy indulgence. In fact, this is one of the few certified organic brands. For tasting notes and more information, see our full review.

  • Base: Coconut Milk
  • Champion Flavors: Ginger Cookie Caramel, Cherry Amaretto, and Mint Galactica
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Depending on the flavor, you might find tree nuts in the ingredients. But they all appear to be soy-free, vegan, and certified gluten-free.
  • Availability: United States, Canada, Australia and Germany

Almond Dream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Technically, our first choice would be Dream Gelato, but they’ve sadly discontinued those pints. Almond Dream is the next best thing (both are almond-based), and we think some of their flavors just edge out Breyer’s in the almond category. But Rice Dream and Soy Dream didn’t come close to our top picks, which might be why they’ve been discontinued. We recommend keeping it nutty with this brand. The one caveat is that Almond Dream does contain carrageenan (Breyer’s does not, but Breyer’s is sweetened with corn syrup). See our full review.

  • Base: Almonds
  • Champion Flavor: Toffee Almond Fudge
  • Key Dietary Notes*: They are all egg-free and vegan, and they appear to be made without soy, wheat, and coconut.
  • Availability: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom

Nadamoo Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert

We’ve seen several ice cream shops release pints, but Nadamoo started with pints, and has now opened their first ice cream shop. If you can’t make it to Austin, Texas, just head to your local grocer. In all likelihood, they’ll have at least a few fun Nadamoo flavors in stock. It is coconut-based, with hints of coconut in most of the flavors. But they get quite creative with the flavors and always boast a very creamy consistency. See our full review for tasting notes and more information.

  • Base: Coconut Milk
  • Champion Flavors: That Snickerdoodle Dough, Birthday Cake Cookie Dough, and Vanila…ahhh
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Depending on the flavor, you might find tree nuts in the ingredients. But they’re all certified vegan and certified gluten-free. I believe they are also soy-free.
  • Availability: United States

Ripple Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Ripple has been a pioneer in the top allergen-free dairy alternative space, but they’ve also struggled with a few of their product formulas. Fortunately, their dairy-free ice cream seems to have hit the mark on the first try. See our full review for more information.

  • Base: Pea Protein and Coconut Oil
  • Champion Flavors: Vanilla and Mint Chip
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Technically, all flavors are vegan and free of top allergens. But some people with peanut allergies have issues with pea protein.
  • Availability: United States

O’My Gelato

This is another simplistic dairy-free ice cream with “clean” ingredients and a rich coconut cream base. Some flavors are creamier than others – ranging from soft straight from the freezer to more of a sherbet-like consistency. But they all received top marks for taste and rich mouth feel. For tasting notes and more information, see our full review.

  • Base: Coconut Cream
  • Champion Flavors: Mint Chip and Orange Cream
  • Key Dietary Notes*: They are all vegan and made without top allergens.
  • Availability: United States

So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Frozen Desserts

It’s not surprising that So Delicious made the Best Dairy-Free Ice Cream Pints list twice. After all, that company has been a true pioneer in the dairy-free frozen dessert category. Their coconut line isn’t what started it all, but it is the product group that helped rise them to the top so many years ago. And it’s still so delicious. See our full review for tasting notes on select flavors.

  • Base: Coconut Milk
  • Champion Flavors: Cookie Dough and Coconut Macaroon
  • Key Dietary Notes*: All of the flavors are vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free. A couple varieties contain tree nuts or peanuts.
  • Availability: United States and Canada

Tofutti Dairy Free Frozen Dessert

This could be the original dairy-free ice cream brand, or at the least, it’s one of the first. And unlike many other brands that have come and gone, this one has persisted. Because it’s pretty darn good. It’s one of the only soy-based options left, and yes, they use non-GMO soy. They also use RSPO certified palm oil. But if you are looking for the most virtuous ingredients, I would move on. If you just want some straight up dessert, this brand is worth a taste. I think it’s the addition of cocoa butter that helps them nail a good consistency and flavor. See our full review for more information.

  • Base: Soy
  • Champion Flavors: Vanilla Vanilla and Better Pecan
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Depending on the flavor, you might find wheat or tree nuts in the ingredients. But they are all egg-free and vegan.
  • Availability: United States, Canada, and Australia

Planet Oat Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Oat milk products have been racing to market, but Planet Oat seems to be coming out ahead in many categories, including dairy-free ice cream. It’s a whipped milk and oil blend that’s winning customer raves for creaminess and flavor. For more information, see our full review.

  • Base: Oat Milk and Coconut Oil
  • Champion Flavors: Blueberry Oat Crumble and Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Their base is vegan, nut-free, and soy-free, but they do use gluten and/or peanuts in a few varieties.
  • Availability: United States

Steve’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream

Our best dairy-free ice cream pint list wouldn’t be complete without this rising star. Steve is well known for creating unexpected ice cream flavors, so we were excited when he decided to dabble in making dairy-free pints. They’re creamy, and quite sweet, providing a true dessert experience. See our full review for more information.

  • Base: Coconut cream
  • Champion Flavors: Speculoos Cookie Butter and Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake
  • Key Dietary Notes*: Depending on the flavor, you might find wheat, soy, or tree nuts in the ingredients. But they are all egg-free and vegan.
  • Availability: United States

Breyers Non-Dairy Ice Cream

If you’re a value-oriented consumer, then this brand is worth a try. It’s sweet, creamy, sold at many major grocers, and comes in 1.5-quart tubs that are even cheaper than some of the dairy-free pint brands. They are on the indulgent side (like Ben & Jerry’s), but only come in two flavors. See our full review.

  • Base: Almond Milk
  • Champion Flavors: Vanilla Peanut Butter and Oreo Cookies & Cream (the only flavors!)
  • Key Dietary Notes*: These are vegan, and the ice cream base is gluten-free and soy-free, but the Oreo cookies contain both gluten and soy.
  • Availability: United States

*Know Your Needs! All of the above were dairy-free by ingredients at last check. But always check the label. Ingredients and processes are subject to change at any time. Also potential cross-contamination with dairy or other allergens is always a concern in product manufacturing. If you are dealing with a severe or sensitive food allergy, always contact the manufacturer to ensure their processes are safe for your needs prior to consumption. Although the FDA labels coconut as a tree nut, coconut is not a tree nut, and is not technically a top allergen in North America. But it is possible to be allergic to coconut or any other food.

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Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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