Wallflower Kitchen's yam ice cream recipe is made using purple potatoes and is a vegan-friendly dessert option. Allowing food lovers to indulge without the guilt, this egg and lactose-free ice cream recipe is easy to make and will impress guests thanks to its bold appearance.
The DIY dessert is sure to be a hit among Instagram-obsessed foodies and is made using a mix of sweet potatoes -- available in most Asian supermarkets -- that are boiled and pureed. The brightly colored veggies are blended with fresh coconut milk, arrowroot powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup, used as a natural sweetener.
This recipe is not only a tasty dessert option for those with a lactose intolerance but is also gluten-free and low in sugar -- boasting no artificial sweeteners.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Purple Potato Desserts
- The use of colorful vegetables in desserts creates an opportunity for unique and healthy frozen treats.
- Vegan Dessert Alternatives
- Indulgent dessert recipes that are lactose-free and egg-free create opportunities for plant-based alternatives.
- DIY Vegan Ice Cream
- The trend towards making homemade ice cream with plant-based ingredients is an opportunity for kitchen appliance companies to cater to the health-conscious consumer.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to create more plant-based dessert options and highlight the use of unique ingredients like purple potatoes.
- Kitchen Appliances
- The trend towards making homemade vegan ice cream creates opportunities for kitchen appliance companies to market their products to the growing number of health-conscious consumers.
- Health and Wellness
- The trend towards vegan dessert options highlights the growing number of health-conscious consumers and presents opportunities for the health and wellness industry to cater to them.
