Vegan Whipped Cream (Best Brands + Recipes)

Whether you’re topping pies, hot chocolate, fruit, or your favorite desserts, there are plenty of delicious vegan whipped cream brands to choose from. They come in everything from ready-to-use spray cans to tubs you can scoop and dollop. You might even find a new favorite to keep in your fridge or freezer.

Anything dairy can do, plants can do too (and often even better)!

What Is Vegan Whipped Cream?

Vegan whipped cream brands use almonds, oats, or coconuts instead of dairy milk. Sweeteners are added for flavor, along with stabilizers and thickeners. BEWARE of so-called “lactose-free” options! These may still be made from dairy derivatives and are thus not vegan or pareve for those keeping kosher.

Most Popular Vegan Whipped Cream Brands

Ready-to-use options are packaged in aerosol spray cans in the refrigerated section or in plastic tubs nearby the ice cream in the freezer aisle.

Whipt

The brand Whipt is entirely dedicated to plant-based whipped creams sold in spray canisters with modern and fun designs. They have several varieties including: Oat, Almond, and Coconut, which are all dairy-free.

Gay Lea Whipped Topping, The Original, Real Coconut

Made from luscious, pure coconut cream, you can rest assured that this is both a tasty and safe option that everyone can enjoy. In addition to being certified vegan, it’s also lactose-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free.

Reddi-wip Whipped Topping, Non-Dairy

In 2018, this company changed the game by releasing two distinct vegan alternatives, one made with almond milk and the other with coconut milk. Both are certified gluten-free and contain a scant 10 calories per 2 tablespoon serving.

Vivian’s Live Again

This vegan whipped cream replacement from Vivian’s Live Again is a powdered mix that lets you make fresh whipped topping whenever you want. It has a light, fluffy texture and is a handy pantry staple for topping cakes, pies, hot drinks, and fresh fruit.

Grocery Store Brands

Many grocery stores have their own private label goods that are on par with top brand names. Whole Foods (365), Trader Joe’s, and Sprouts Farmers Market all have comparable vegan whipped creams that are either coconut- or oat-based.

So Delicious Cocowhip

For anyone nostalgic about the coolest whipped topping sold in the freezer case, Coco Whip is a perfect replacement! Made with a base of coconut oil, this is an ideal ingredient in many recipes like chiffon pies and southern “salads.” Simply let the containers thaw in the fridge before use, and they’ll be ready to go.

TruWhip Vegan Whipped Topping

Born from the lack of whipped toppings made from real, healthy ingredients, the vegan line is one of the four options. Soy is the only potential allergen in these GMO-free, gluten-free, preservative-free blends. Look for the teal-colored tubs nearby the ice cream and other frozen desserts.

Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Brands

Here are the most widely available dairy-free heavy whipping cream brands in the United States.

• Califia
• Country Crock
• Friendly Farms
• Let’s Do Organic
• Mementa
• Nature’s Charm
• Silk
• Thai Kitchen
• Violife

Vegan Whipped Cream Recipes

Make your own vegan whipped cream from scratch!

• Coconut Whipped Cream takes only three common ingredients!
• Aquafaba Whipped Cream creates a fluffy topping that’s almost like marshmallow crème in texture and flavor.
• Dalgona Coffee Whip makes a fluffy coffee flavored whipped cream out of instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.

Tips For Whipped Cream Success

Here’s a few tips and tricks when using cans of vegan whipped cream brands:

1. Plan Ahead and Chill Out. Whipped cream needs to be kept cold in order to dispense more easily, with better volume, and remain stable for longer. (If using frozen whipped topping from a tub, it should still be refrigerated, but fully thawed to reach the proper creamy consistency.)
2. Shake Well. Keep the cap on to avoid any potential mess and give it a good shake for at least 30 seconds. The contents can sometimes solidify or clump up, so it’s a good idea to make sure they’re loosened and thoroughly mixed.
3. Point the Canister Straight Down. Tilting it to the side will allow the gas to escape before it can fully push the contents out.
4. Keep It Clean. Rinse the tip briefly under warm water after using and cover with the cap before storing leftovers back in the fridge. This will prevent it from clogging on the next use. Once opened, whipped cream options packaged in spray cans are best used within 1 to 2 weeks.

So, next time you reach for that bowl of berries or a steaming cup of hot cocoa, consider giving one of these vegan whipped cream brands a try – it’s a small yet significant step towards a kinder, greener world without sacrificing any of the flavor or enjoyment.

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