# Vegan Chocolate Ice Creams This Dairy-Free Dessert is a Delicious and Vegan-Friendly Treat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-dessert References: [chocolatecoveredkatie](http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2015/08/03/vegan-chocolate-ice-cream/) The Chocolate Covered Kate blog has whipped up a delicious recipe for a decadent and dairy-free dessert. Whether you are vegan, lactose-intolerant or simply trying to cut back on dairy products, this [chocolate ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chocolatiers-series-by-salt-straw) is the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. To make the delicious, dairy-free dessert, you will need [canned coconut milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collab), cocoa powder, salt, sweetener and a non-dairy milk of your choice. To begin, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture into ice cube trays, freezing it overnight. The next day, add the ice cubes to a blender and pulse until creamy. Transfer the resulting mixture back to the freezer in order to achieve the perfect ice cream texture. In a few hours, you should have a delicious chocolate treat that will satisfy any ice cream craving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy-free Desserts:** Opportunity for creating innovative and delicious desserts without dairy ingredients. - **Vegan-friendly Treats:** Innovation in vegan-friendly desserts, appealing to a growing market of plant-based consumers. - **Non-dairy Milk Alternatives:** Disruptive opportunities in developing new and improved non-dairy milk alternatives for various recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Creating dairy-free and vegan-friendly desserts in the food industry. - **Plant-based Products:** Expanding product offerings in the plant-based market by developing innovative vegan treats. - **Health and Wellness:** Supporting the trend of dairy-free options by providing healthier alternatives in the dessert industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Frozen Vegan Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate Almondmilk Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-frozen-dessert.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md) - [Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-free-chocolate.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Chocolate-Packed Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-chocolate-caramel-brownie-nondairy.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-frozen-dairy-dessert.md)