Ever since the first enterprising foodie churned the first vat of milk, sugar, and egg yolks, ice cream has been our favorite dessert. Wholesome and simple, it has endured for generations. But today, thanks to worrisome growth hormones, antibiotics, and pesticide residues in milk, this basic dessert standard has become a much more complicated affair.

Lucky for us, organic versions of our perennial favorite are available now more than ever before. And for the lactose-intolerant, a wide range of organic frozen desserts—from rice, hemp, cashew, and coconut versions—offer creamy, dairy-free comfort. Just give a few of our favorites a try, and we promise you’ll be screaming for more.

	Alden’s Organic Ice Cream Cookies ’n Cream. Old-fashioned, rich and creamy vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate cookie scattered throughout. Or try Alden’s Root Beer Float flavor—it’s just like the soda fountain classic.
	Living Harvest Tempt Coffee with Cream Swirls Ice Cream Bars. Made with hemp milk, they’re only 100 calories per bar. Also try Tempt’s non-dairy Coffee Biscotti frozen dessert, with crunchy bits of molasses-sweetened, gluten-free biscotti.
	Organic Nectars CashewTopia Pistachio Raw Agave Gelato. Made with raw cashew and pistachio nuts and sweetened with agave, there’s no cane sugar here. Also try the Chocolate Hazelnut flavor—it tastes like frozen Nutella.
	So Delicious Dairy Free German Chocolate Coconut Milk non-dairy frozen dessert. Made with chocolaty coconut milk ice cream, toasted coconut flakes, and creamy caramel swirls. Also try the gluten-free Cookie Dough flavor.
	Good Karma Organic Rice Divine Carrot Cake non-dairy frozen dessert. Made with rice milk, carrot juice, and bits of gluten-free carrot cake, it’s like cake à la mode with about half the calories of regular ice cream.
	Straus Family Creamery Organic Brown Sugar Banana Ice Cream. Packed with roasted bananas and chunks of dark chocolate, it's reminiscent of bananas Foster.
	Three Twins Organic Ice Cream Sea Salted Caramel Ice Cream. Like a frozen salted caramel laced with rich cream, this memorable dessert has a wonderfully short ingredient list. Also try Lemon Cookie and Dad's Cardamom flavors. Straus Family Creamery Organic Brown Sugar

Green Tea & Ginger Ice Cream
Serves 4

11/3 cup almond milk

1 large avocado, peeled and pitted

1 Tbs. matcha green tea powder

1 Tbs. finely minced ginger

Honey or stevia to taste

1. Combine almond milk, avocado, green tea, and ginger in blender. Purée until thick and creamy. Taste, and add sweetener, if needed.
2. Transfer to ice cream maker, and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Divide among individual dishes, and serve immediately.
   

PER SERVING: 93 cal; 1g pro; 7g total fat (1g sat fat); 7g carb; 0mg chol; 52mg sod; 3g fiber; 2g sugars

Raw Fudgesicles
Makes 4 fudgesicles

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

1 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup raw agave, plus more to taste

3 Tbs. raw cacao powder (or regular cocoa powder)

1. Halve avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into food processor. Add coconut milk, agave, and cacao powder, and purée until smooth. Taste, and add additional agave if needed. Transfer mixture to popsicle, tray, and insert sticks. Freeze 4—6 hours, or overnight.
2. Remove pops from freezer 1—2 minutes before serving. Unmold carefully, and serve.

PER SERVING: 291 cal; 5g pro; 21g total fat (13g sat fat); 26g carb; 0mg chol; 20mg sod; 7g fiber; 16g sugars