Warmer weather and sunnier days means any chance to stop for ice cream is a good one. Vegan ice cream shops have come a long way since the dairy-free flavors were first introduced to frozen dessert menus and we’re obsessed. Whether you love vegan ice cream for its health or environmental benefits, or are just looking to try something new, we’ve rounded up five of the best vegan ice cream shops in Orange County that you must try!
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Try a dairy-free flavor frozen with liquid nitrogen from Atomic Creamery. Ice cream flavors in their dairy-free range are made using an oat base. Explore tasty flavors like cotton candy, Nutella, and a seasonally-changing fresh fruit flavor.
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Create your own unique vegan ice cream combination at Creamistry. Choose from vegan bases like coconut or cashew milk, then select flavors from a long list of choices. Vegan flavors include banana, coffee, cookie butter, matcha green tea, and classics like chocolate and vanilla bean. Then, choose some toppings and watch in awe as the whole creation is flash frozen with liquid nitrogen.
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Enjoy delicious plant-based ice cream and gluten free cones at Hug Life. The shop boasts being Southern California’s first all plant-based creamery. All of their flavors are made without dairy and use organic ingredients. Try a milkshake made with either oat, soy or almond milk, mixed with your favorite candies and toppings.
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Enter into a vegan paradise with this plant-based ice cream. Flavors include unique creations like amarena chip, basil and lemon, cucumber and elderflower, peanut butter chip, and so many more. There are also a number of gluten free flavors and water based frozen treats.
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Enjoy a variety of vegan flavors at this tasty shop. Try vegan mango sticky rice ice cream and strawberry oat crumble ice cream any time. Seasonally, check out the passion fruit and strawberry crunch flavor. The menu is well labeled with its gluten free options so those with food allergies can rest easy.
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