Ice cream is already a party in your mouth. Vegan ice cream is a surprise party. You’re not expecting it, but suddenly there’s confetti made of chocolate chips.
Ben & Jerry’s also has a flavor called “P.B. & Cookies.” It’s peanut butter cookies with chocolate frosting. It’s so good, it should be illegal in at least three states.
But the best part? You can eat the whole pint. No judgment. Well, maybe a little judgment from your future self, but who cares?
The Bizarre Ingredients That Make It Work
Let’s read the back of the carton. It’s a chemical thriller. You’ve got guar gum (from a bean). You’ve got locust bean gum (from a tree).
You ever think about that? You’re eating tree sap and bean extract to make ice cream creamy. That’s not weird. That’s science.
There’s also pea protein. Yes, peas. The same little green guys that politely sit next to your mashed potatoes are now in your dessert. They’re on a career path.
