Updated February 2023! Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is an Ohio-based creamery that garnered national acclaim for inspired flavors and high-quality ingredients. They now have a few dozen Scoop Shops throughout the United States and sell their ice cream by the pint. They started out as a pure dairy-based company, but Jeni’s has expanded to offer a whole range of creamy vegan ice creams and dairy-free sorbets. We’ve included the latest information on each flavor, followed by additional dairy-free items you can find at Jeni’s Scoop Shops.
Jeni’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream is Packed with Nostalgic American Flavors
Jeni launched her first creamy dairy-free flavor, Dark Chocolate Truffle, a few years ago. That initial variety took five years of recipe development. But once she was able to master the base formula, more test flavors quickly followed. As a result, you can now purchase a whole collection of unique but enticing non-dairy ice creams. All of the current Jeni’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream flavors are made with a rich creamy base that is unabashedly coconut. The flavor does mildly assert itself, even in the chocolate, so this brand is best for coconut connoisseurs.
Banana Cream Pudding
Real bananas merge with their coconut cream base to make a frozen dessert version of a favorite American dessert. And of course, it’s littered with vanilla wafer cookies. But unlike Nilla’s, these are vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients: coconut cream, water, cane sugar, vanilla wafer gravel [gluten free flour (sweet white rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, whole grain sweet white sorghum flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum), vegan spread (oil blend {coconut oil, high oleic sunflower oil, palm fruit oil}, water, sunflower lecithin, tocopherols, natural flavor, organic annatto extract {color}), sugar, tapioca syrup, madagascar bourbon vanilla extract, oat flour (whole grain oats), brown sugar, gluten free baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), sea salt], tapioca syrup, banana puree (banana, citric acid, ascorbic acid), madagascar bourbon vanilla extract, turmeric (color), sea salt, carob bean gum, sunflower lecithin. contains: coconut*
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 250 calories, 15g fat, 27g carbs, 0g fiber, 20g sugars (includes 18g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Lemon Bar
Jeni aims for the perfect sweet-tart balance with vegan lemon curd, shortbread crumbles, and coconut flakes in her signature coconut ice cream.
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 260 calories, 15g fat, 30g carbs, 0g fiber, 24g sugars (includes 22g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
The rich coconut cream base is loaded with vegan sticky bun pieces, dark dairy-free caramel, and roasted pecans.
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 280 calories, 17g fat, 29g carbs, 0g fiber, 21g sugars (includes 20g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Cold Brew with Coconut Cream
Intense Slingshot Coffee cold brew sorbet is twisted with lush coconut cream in their lightest flavor. It’s made with organic, Direct Trade coffee beans, and provides a taste that will wow most Frappuccino fans.
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 180 calories, 8g fat, 28g carbs, 0g fiber, 24g sugars (includes 23g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Dark Chocolate Truffle
Rich with Fair Trade cocoa, this flavor takes it’s name seriously. The luxurious chocolate base tastes very dark, but the whipped coconut cream helps to lighten the consistency.
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 280 calories, 17g fat, 28g carbs, 2g fiber, 24g sugars (includes 23g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Texas Sheet Cake
This has been Jeni’s most talked about dairy-free flavor. Though the coconut is notable in the chocolate ice cream base, it takes a back seat to the big chocolate cake crumbles and bittersweet fudge.
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 320 calories, 14g fat, 35g carbs, 2g fiber, 25g sugars (includes 23g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Limited Edition Flavors
They often have a dairy-free limited edition option. On last check, they were offering Orange Freeze, which was inspired by the classic Orange Julius.
Discontinued Flavors
Despite rich flavor promises, Roasted Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam swiftly move in and out of Jeni’s splendid dairy-free selection.
Dairy-Free at Jeni’s Splendid Scoops Shops
Beyond the creamy flavors above, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams offers several popular dairy-free and vegan sorbets. Flavor availability may vary by store, but the sorbets can include Frose, Riesling Poached Pear, Blackcurrant Lambic, Hot Toddy, Hard Cider, and/or Brambleberry.
Both the sugar cones and cake cones are dairy-free and vegan at Jeni’s Scoop Shops, and you can enjoy your scoop with sprinkles. But they no longer offer any dairy-free sauces for topping.
More Facts on Jeni’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream
- Price: $12 per pint online; $10 per pint in stores; scoop prices can vary by location
- Availability: Jeni’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream is now available by the pint or cup at Jeni’s Scoop Shops and it can be ordered online. They ship frozen desserts direct to customers throughout the United States, and have limited distribution in grocery stores. See the website below for Scoop Shop locations, hours, and online ordering.
- Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Jeni’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Jeni’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free (contains coconut), soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select flavors are made without gluten or peanuts.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams website at jenis.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Not worth the hype
Save your money.
Mixed results
If you’re looking for tasty dairy free ice cream substitute, Texas sheet cake & truffle & cold brew/coconut cream are the best. The lemon, banana, sticky bun flavors aren’t worth it IMO.
Chocoholic's Delight!
I can only speak for the Texas Sheet Cake, but this stuff is incredible. Although my mental image of a sheet cake is more on the vanilla side, I’m not complaining about this super chocolatey rendition one bit. The fudge and cake chunks add such a delightful chewy texture to each scoop, and while the overall effect is definitely high on the sweeter end of the scale, it’s not overwhelmingly so. This would be a hard pint to keep for more than one sitting.
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