If you’re for the best vegan whipped cream brands, then you’re in the right place! In this guide, we’ll list our favorite brands along with the answers to common questions about store-bought vegan whipped cream products.
But first, let’s answer this important question…
Is whipped cream vegan? The answer is, unfortunately, not. Most of the time, whipped cream is made entirely from dairy, hence the “cream”…
But luckily, there are several non-dairy varieties of whipped cream and the list keeps on growing.
Let’s begin!
PS: Be sure to read to the very end because there’s a video you’ll want to see on the subject of vegan whipped toppings.
Don’t have time to read? Here’s a quick summary of the products we recommend.
Product Name | Grade |
Nature’s Charm Vegan Whipped Cream | A |
Vegan Reddi Wip Almond Milk Nondairy | B |
Gay Lea Coconut Whipped Topping | A+ |
Nature’s Charm Vegan Whipped Cream
Nature’s Charm offers a coconut-based whipping cream option that comes in a can and is perfect for cooking. Many desserts (and even some savory soups and sauces) call for whipping cream, and this mild-flavored option is a great substitute.
Without draining, you can use the entire can to create delicious pies, beverages, and cakes easily.
Ingredient Statement
Coconut Cream (Coconut Milk, Water) Virgin Coconut Oil, Coconut Sugar, Guar Gum
Vegan Reddi Wip Almond Milk Nondairy
Reddi-Wip’s iconic red-capped can is probably one of America’s most familiar whipped toppings. Now the brand is offering two dairy-free alternatives in its product line.
Reddi-Wip has both a coconut milk-based and an almond milk-based option. These varieties are also free of artificial sweeteners. Both offer the rich, smooth, and creamy treat that’s perfect for topping coffee drinks, hot chocolate, and desserts.
You should find this in most grocery stores, so add it to your list when you go shopping.
Ingredient Statement
Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Coconut Cream, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Mono- and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Propellant (Nitrous Oxide)
Gay Lea Coconut Whipped Topping
Gay Lea is a Canadian brand that offers traditional canned whip toppings and includes a coconut-based, non-dairy version of their classic.
Their Real Coconut Whipped Topping is made from coconut cream certified Non-GMO. It’s delicious on waffles and pancakes for a great breakfast treat with a punch of sweetness.
Ingredient Statement
Coconut Cream, Water, Sugar/Glucose-Fructose, Mono- and Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Nitrous Oxide (Pressure Dispensing Agent)
Trader Joe’s Whipped Vegan Whipped Cream
Trader Joe’s is famous for its pared-down stock in order to bring consumers lower prices and a simple, straightforward grocery experience. The fact that they’ve chosen to use some of their limited floor space for this vegan whipped cream shows just how popular and desired a vegan alternative is.
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The Trader Joe’s variety is a coconut-based product. It offers a consistent, creamy texture and a slight hint of coconut flavor, which can be a delightful addition to coffee or as a topping for fruit.
Ingredient Statement
Coconut Cream (Coconut Cream, Water, Xanthan Gum), Water, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Mono- and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Nitrous Oxide (Propellant)
So Delicious CocoWhip
SO Delicious is a dairy-free line with a wide variety of products, including beverages and frozen desserts. Their CocoWhip comes in a tub (much like traditional Cool Whip) and offers a vegan dessert topping made from organic coconut oil. CocoWhip is a rich, creamy topping that’s perfect on fresh fruit. Try it on sliced strawberries for a simple but satisfying treat. It can also be blended with frozen fruit to create a fluffy, fruity dessert that’s perfect for a hot day.
Ingredient Statement
Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Pea Protein, Guar Gum, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum
Whole Foods Organic 365 Vegan Whipped Cream
Whole Foods 365 line is their in-house brand of staple products, and this vegan whipped cream is among their offerings.
Another spray option, this creamy coconut-based whipped topping, holds its shape beautifully to add a flash of sophistication and finish to desserts. It has a slight coconut taste that is a great complement to many fruits and hot drinks.
Soyatoo Vegan Whipped Cream
Soyatoo is a brand that offers vegan, gluten-free products made from soy, rice, and coconut. They include Whips that you can whip up into a creamy topping yourself among their offerings.
They also offer their Whips in ready-to-use spray containers. Soy Whip, Rice Whip, and Cocos Whip varieties give you an alternative if you are looking for something other than the most common coconut-based flavor.
Ingredient Statement
Organic Rice milk (Water, Organic Rice Syrup, Organic Rice Starch, Organic Rice Flour), Coconut Oil, Organic Maltodextrin from Rice, Tartaric Acid, Carrageenan, and Gum Arabic (Thickeners), Sea Salt, Nitrous Oxide (Propellant)**Varies by product.
Shlagfix Vegan Whipped Topping
Shlagfix is a German vegan brand that offers their Schlagcreme (German for “best cream”) as a non-dairy alternative spray whipped topping.
It’s made from palm kernel oil and provides a creamy, rich texture that makes it perfect for topping fresh fruit and coffee drinks.
Granted, the ingredient statement isn’t that clean, so we understand if you wanted to pick one of the others.
Ingredient Statement
Water, Fully Hydrogenated RSPO Palm Kernel Oil, Sugar, Dextrose, Nitrous Oxide (Propellant), Glucose Syrup, Humectant, Sorbitol, Emulsifiers, Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Thickener), Starch, Salt, Flavouring
Okay, so you’ve checked out all the vegan whipped cream brands.
Now you’ve got to see this video.
It’s a way to make vegan whipped cream with chickpea juice, also known as aquafaba.
It’s short, so be sure to give it a quick watch to see how easy it is.
Always double-check the ingredient statements before buying or consuming as they’re subject to change or be different than what we’ve gathered here.
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
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Except the German brand those are essentially all coconut (all have coconut oil). The problem with current vegan market is that everything has coconut, which many of us can’t eat. Do you have any suggestions ? Thanks