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T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Beat the summer heat with refreshing homemade plant-based desserts! Our collection of ice creams and treats offers a delightful variety of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. Imagine starting your day with a creamy Mango Chia Pudding or savoring a scoop of Strawberry Nice Cream on a sunny afternoon. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to be delicious and nutritious, allowing you to indulge guilt-free all summer long.

Whether you’re a fan of tropical flavors like the Vegan Pineapple Dole Whip or prefer the rich taste of Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream, this list has something for everyone. These recipes are perfect for sharing with family and friends, adding a touch of homemade goodness to your summer gatherings. So, grab your blender, gather your ingredients, and dive into these mouth-watering plant-based desserts!

Soursop Ice Cream

Soursop Ice Cream

Soursop, also known as guanábana or graviola, is native to the Americas and the Caribbean. The flavor, combining strawberry and apple with a subtle citrus note, is perfect for this refreshing creamy ice cream, which is easy to make without an ice cream machine.
Mango Chia Pudding

Mango Chia Pudding

Indulge in the lusciousness of this creamy Mango Chia Pudding, a delectable treat that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tropical flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, this delightful pudding is a nutritious option for breakfast or dessert that will satisfy your taste buds.
Strawberry Nice Cream

Strawberry Nice Cream

Dive into a bowl of creamy and refreshing strawberry nice cream. Made with ripe strawberries and blended to perfection, this guilt-free dessert is a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of summer.
Key Lime Avocado Pie

Key Lime Avocado Pie

This refreshing tropical dessert is so easy to make! It has no cream, eggs, butter, or processed graham crackers—just a creamy tart-and-sweet lime pudding atop a walnut and oat crust. Fresh avocados with a splash of coconut milk are the secret to this much-loved update to the traditional recipe.
Homemade Vegan Pineapple Dole Whip

Homemade Vegan Pineapple Dole Whip

Experience the iconic flavor of the famous pineapple Dole Whip with this homemade vegan version. Creamy, tangy, and oh-so-refreshing, it's a tropical delight that will transport you to a vacation state of mind.
Grape Nice Cream

Grape Nice Cream

This quick, healthy, delicious plant-based icy treat is one you can feel good about indulging in. It is easy to make, and you can customize it with your favorite frozen fruit.
Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

These delicious lemon bars have a secret ingredient: beautiful Japanese sweet potatoes! These frozen delights are creamy, sweet, and loaded with fresh lemon and coconut flavors.
Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

This chocolate banana ice cream is delicious, healthy, and the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth. It has no dairy or refined sugar, and it’s super easy to make. You don’t even need an ice cream maker to prepare it!
Orange Creamsicles

Orange Creamsicles

Relive your childhood memories with these creamy and citrusy orange dreamsicles. Made with fresh orange juice and plant-based ingredients, they're a nostalgic treat that will bring a smile to your face.
Better-Than-Snickers Fudge Dates

Better-Than-Snickers Fudge Dates

This creative treat is a great alternative to candies full of processed ingredients. They’re fun and easy to make and sure to put a smile on the face of anyone with a sweet tooth.
Açai Berry Smoothie Bowl

Açai Berry Smoothie Bowl

This sweet-tart açaí smoothie bowl is delicious! Topped with fresh fruit, homemade granola, cacao nibs, and almond butter, it makes for a delicious breakfast, snack, or treat.
Mojito Fruit Salad

Mojito Fruit Salad

This refreshing fruit salad with mint and lime tastes just like a sweet mojito without the alcohol.
Tart Lemon Pineapple Ice With Fresh Blueberries

Tart Lemon Pineapple Ice With Fresh Blueberries

Experience a burst of tangy tropical flavors with this refreshing lemon pineapple ice. Topped with fresh blueberries, this treat perfectly balances sweet and tart.

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