# Vegan Yam Ice Creams This DIY Frozen Dessert Boasts Purple Potato Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-01-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yam-ice-cream References: [wallflowerkitchen](http://wallflowerkitchen.com/coconut-purple-sweet-potato-ice-cream-vegan/) Wallflower Kitchen's yam ice cream recipe is made using [purple potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series) and is a [vegan-friendly dessert option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-royale-cheesecake)-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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 71% | 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potato Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-ice-creams.md) - [Legume-Based Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-ice-cream.md) - [Purple Yam Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-honey.md) - [Purple Yam Iced Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-brulee-iced-latte.md) - [Coconut-Based Vegan Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yee-kwan.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Candied Yam Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-yam-white-chocolate.md) - [Veggie-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-you-crave.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md)