Soy Ice Cream

Monda

Has anyone ever tried it? Does it taste good? Where can you buy it? We have just found out my son is allergic to Dairy and I need an alternative for him. He is only 12 and alread is underweight. I do not want his nutrition to go down because of it. He likes the Chocolate Soy Milk ok, but he has been begging for ice cream. I feel so helpless and want to do all I can to make this transition easier. Thanks so much!

TheKitsune6

http://www.turtlemountain.com/products/products.html

There's coconut milk and soy milk ice cream there. I haven't tried it but they have reviews and you can look up where to buy it.,

TheKitsune6

http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-30-review-non-dairy-ice-creams/

Reviews for 6 different non dairy ice creams...

carlajp18

I've made coconut ice cream at home and it was sooo good! Just add coconut milk, fresh strawberries, a bit of sugar and the machine does the rest. I've seen cheap ice cream makers at Marshall's and online (craigslist).

kathleen66

Hi, I like a brand called "So Nice" the vanilla is really good and so are most other flavors. I live in Canada and know they carry it here but not sure if you can get it other places.

Aeriel

My son is allergic to dairy, egg and nuts, so we have found lots of stuff he can try (he is only 3). "Tofutti" has soy chocolate ice cream sandwiches made with cocoa only, no milk and they also make soy cheese slices, sour cream substitute and cream cheese substitute. "So Nice" makes really nice soy ice cream and I have seen strawberry, chocolate and vanilla commonly, and less common a berry ripple flavour. Silk has different products too, including flavoured milks and coffee creamers (not that he would need those yet). Hope that helps!

Nutters also carries vegan chocolate chips, that are dairy free (cocoa only) and are great for baking.

I am in Canada too, so hopefully they carry these brands where you are.

twistygirl

Traders Joe and about all the Health food stores have soy and rice ice cream. I too am allergic to diary. Also you might want to Google some recipes you might do a better job making some at home check with your local library on diary free receipes I find stuff there there should be a couple of ice cream recipes in there.

Aeriel

One more clarification.....is he allergic to milk proteins or is he lactose intolerant (reacts to milk sugars)? Protein allergy is usually vomiting, hives and occasionally breathing issues. Lactose intolerance is bad gas, stomach pains and indigestion. It will affect how selective and careful you have to be with your product selection.

Monda

Yes, he is allergic to to milk proteins. He has been in intensive care and I have been to the ER multiple times. His definetly causes breathing issues.

Monda

Thanks so much everyone! This really helps!

BMW6Series

I have also made ice cream at home with coconut milk and it rocks. I highly recommend it.

BMW6Series

spob

Rice dream is creamier. You should be able to find it anywhere health food is sold! Even in most grocers now.:drinker:

spob

I've made coconut ice cream at home and it was sooo good! Just add coconut milk, fresh strawberries, a bit of sugar and the machine does the rest. I've seen cheap ice cream makers at Marshall's and online (craigslist).

Yummy!!!:drinker:

Aeriel

Okay, so he is in the same situation as my son. Common words to look for in ingredients and to avoid are casein, whey, milk protein, milk products, chocolate, caseinate, milk, cream, and cheese. I've never had an issue with the label reading "may contain milk/dairy" with my son, as it is usually just because the machines could be used in products that contain it. I am finding more and more products that my son can eat, but you definitely become an expert label reader! Good luck!

Be cautious with soy cheeses...they usually use casein or whey to solidify the cheese. Tofutti has soy slices that are ok, but they are the only ones I have found so far.

Monda

Okay, so he is in the same situation as my son. Common words to look for in ingredients and to avoid are casein, whey, milk protein, milk products, chocolate, caseinate, milk, cream, and cheese. I've never had an issue with the label reading "may contain milk/dairy" with my son, as it is usually just because the machines could be used in products that contain it. I am finding more and more products that my son can eat, but you definitely become an expert label reader! Good luck!

Be cautious with soy cheeses...they usually use casein or whey to solidify the cheese. Tofutti has soy slices that are ok, but they are the only ones I have found so far.

It does sound like they are in the same situation. My son is also allergic to pecans, sesame seeds, and hickory. He also has asthma, which makes it even worse. Thanks so much for the information. It is nice to know there are other choices.

turbojanem

i have really enjoyed my soy smoothies (shake like) over the years. i don't have a true recipe, so here are the general guidelines. the colder the better...add ice till real thick.

firm soy, ice or frozen fruit, soy milk (you can use juice too) drop of vanilla, honey/sugar in the raw to taste

basic: 1 serving soy
about 1 cup soy milk

chocolate flavor:
Hershey cocoa powder 1 t +/-
drop of maple flavoring
scoop of almond butter/ sugar free p'butter
frozen banana.

any berry combination is good.

chocolate and strawberry

i've used cantaloupe and banana too

i pray this helps your little boy. it will be great for a snack for him. i've used this as a meal replacement for when i want to lose weight.

Jane

turbojanem

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mangorabbit

As someone who has had 'real' (read: normal) ice cream, some of the Soy Delicious stuff (Fruit sweetened because cane/beet sugar is a no-go for me) and the Purely Decandent (coconut milk) ice creams - I'd say the coconut milk are by far the closest to standard ice cream in texture, and generally the tastiest. (Unless of course, your son does not like coconut, then obviously, not so much!)

Turtle Mountain makes some awesome stuff, and the webiste is pretty good about letting you investigate ingerdients etc so you don't HAVE to stand in the freezer section reading if you don't want to. (Their Soy Delicious Carob Mint is a reasonable trade for chocolate-chip mint.)

It will take a bit of getting used to - nothing will taste exactly like 'real' ice cream, but if the alternatives mean no ER visits, it is a very worthwhile trade-off!

Cheers.
^_^

tashtranquillo

Hi, I like a brand called "So Nice" the vanilla is really good and so are most other flavors. I live in Canada and know they carry it here but not sure if you can get it other places.

i second that!! So Delicious and low fat!

abyt42

I like the Tofutti sandwiches, Soy Delicious and Tofutti icecreams. The sandwiches are the most normal tasting of the treats, though. However, it doesn't take long to reset to them...they're very sweet, though.

My kids are littler, but really like frozen bananas and frozen crushed pineapple (drained) whirled in the food processor (with a little very cold pineapple juice). Tasty, and thick. You have to serve it right away, though.

Monda

Thanks again everyone! You all are so great to give me this information! I really do appreciate it.