# Non-Dairy Gelato Desserts 'Vixen Kitchen' Makes Dessert for Vegans with Cashew-Based Gelato By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-for-vegans References: [vegnews](http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=7296&catId=9) & [vixenkitchen.co](http://vixenkitchen.co/flavors/) Gelato typically refers to Italian-style ice cream that's made with a base of dairy, but Vixen Kitchen creates dessert for vegans using made from a base of nuts. Just like many dairy-free ice creams on the market, Vixen Kitchen products like Midnight Mint, Naked Chocolate and Chai & I are [made from a base of cashews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-cashew-dips) instead. This nut base also makes the dessert treat a source of vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants. For additional flavor, the [premium vegan desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) are sweetened with maple syrup in addition to enticing fruit flavors. Now that the options for dairy-free nut, coconut or soy ice cream are expanding, there is becoming even more of a demand for other indulgent desserts to be reinterpreted in plant-based and dairy-free versions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Desserts:** Creating indulgent desserts with plant-based ingredients such as nuts, coconut, or soy. - **Expanding Dairy-free Options:** Meeting the growing demand for a variety of dairy-free ice cream and dessert alternatives. - **Nut-based Desserts:** Developing desserts with a base made from nuts for a rich and creamy texture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vegan Food Industry:** Catering to the increasing market of consumers seeking plant-based and dairy-free dessert options. - **Alternative Ice Cream Industry:** Creating innovative dairy-free ice cream products using ingredients like nuts, coconut, or soy. - **Dessert Manufacturing Industry:** Incorporating nut-based ingredients in the production of a range of indulgent desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian-Style Plant-Based Gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-plant-based-gelato.md) - [Animal-Free Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-free-gelato.md) - [Dairy-Free Italian-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valsoia-plantbased-gelato.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Dessert Bases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprital-pure-vegan.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Dairy-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwah.md) - [Legume-Based Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-ice-cream.md) - [Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiraw.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md)