Sweet Nothings (soydelicious.com/products/sweet_nothings.html)If a creamy fudge pop is what you’re craving, Sweet Nothings are the answer. They’re fat-free and sweetened with fruit juice. See what the kids think.
Purely Decadent (soydelicious.com/products/purely_decadent.html)At the upper end of the luscious scale is Purely Decadent and it’s my personal favourite of the soy clan. It’s a premium product, with a premium price, but no more or less than you would pay for a tub of Häagen Dazs. This one is richer, with terrific flavours, and it’s way more convincing.
If you’re lucky, your grocer’s freezer may also be stocked with Purely Decadent bars. These give the Dicky-Dee bar—remember those?—a run for its money.
So Good (so-good.ca)My least favourite soy frozen dessert, it’s primarily made from water, sugar and sunflower oil. It is however, available in most mainstream grocery chains and reasonably priced, so let your own taste buds guide you.
If you don’t want to invest in a whole tub the first time you try it, pick up a box of chocolate or vanilla cones. Who knows, all those extras—chocolate topping, sugar cone—might make quite a difference.
Natur-a (nutrisoya.com)This all-Canadian, award-winner is my second favourite, after Purely Decadent. Glacé by Natur-a is pretty creamy and I love that they offer it in maple. It’s not all that easy to find, so check out your local health food shop.
Soy Dream (tastethedream.com/products)All-natural, trans-fat free, cholesterol-free and organic, this option comes in a wide range of yummy flavours, from decadent butter pecan to almost virtuous green tea. Also, dream the dream of a 100 calorie ice cream interlude with Lil’ Dreamers vanilla sandwiches.
Lactose-free cow’s milk (chapmans.ca)Chapman’s No Sugar Added is also lactose-free. I wish they made two separate types because I’m really not a great fan of fake sugars. However, when I overlook that little detail, I really quite enjoy the creamy, airiness of the vanilla. I love it with a drizzle of real maple or honey, or sometimes I blend it with frozen wild blueberries for an almost guilt-free summertime treat.
Goat’s milk (hewittsdairy.com)Hewitt’s makes a range of goat’s milk ice cream in a variety of fresh fruit flavours. Now before you curl up your noses about goat-y ice cream, let me tell you this stuff is creamy, delicious and sweetened with honey. Yes, there is a hint of that goat-y tang you expect from a soft goat cheese, like chevre, but it’s quite well masked by the fruit. It is a grown up taste, so you can rest easy knowing the kids will most likely leave your stash alone!
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