Whipped Cream’s Healthy Makeover


Don’t tell me that, as a kid, you didn’t enjoy eating bowls of plain whipped cream.

What? You didn’t? It was just me?

Especially around Thanksgiving, I could’ve done without the pies. Just give me the heavy cream and nobody’d get hurt. Therefore, I am head-over-heels in love with this recipe. It’s light, airy, and… creamy!

It’s the perfect substitute for heavy cream on top of pie, ice cream, or a parfait.

You can even try this in the Voluminous Oatmeal Recipe.

Or just eat the entire bowl straight-up, as I like to do!

Soy-Free Vegan Cream

(Makes 1 1/2 cups: one Katie-sized serving!)

  • sweetener of choice
  • 1/16th tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 T water (20g)
  • 1/2 serving agar base (see below)
  • 3 drops coconut extract (Optional, but highly recommended)
  • optional: cocoa or fruit (for flavored cream)

Instructions: First, make up the agar base. When it’s cooled, put half of it in a blender (or Magic Bullet) with all the other ingredients and blend away.  Whip very well. I like to put it in the freezer for a few minutes prior to eating, so it’s super-cold. Optional: add fruit, cacao nibs, cocoa powder, or other add-ins.

Nutritional Info:
(for the entire bowl!)
Calories: 60
Fat: 3g
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 3g

Want a version without agar? Try this: Coconut Cool Whip.

Uses for the Vegan Cream: Pour over berries, pie (pumpkin pie?!), waffles, or you can even eat it plain.

Or try it over pancakes, such as my Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes.

(That’s soyatoo in the photo, but you get the idea)

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435 Comments

  1. Shannon says:

    If I won a magic bullet, I would make some CHOCOLATE soy-free vegan whipped cream, and possibly a chocolate pumpkin smoothie to go with it. holy YUM. 🙂

  2. Raquel says:

    Hey Katie! I’d definitely make the vegan cream in my magic bullet. I’d also make these raw soups I’ve been discovering on the net. There’s a mushroom soup that really tastes good to me! I don’t know that I won’t heat it up, though…

    I’d also make banana butter, chocolate butter, homemade smoothies, and all sorts of things! 😀

    Thank you, just for being you, ma’am!

  3. Vegyogini says:

    If I win the Magic Bullet, I will make smoothies at work!

  4. Sarah A says:

    I’d make everything that can possibly be pureed, mixed, or otherwise combined. Hummus. Fudge babies. Pumpkin/squash/broccoli/any type of pureed soup. Creamy oatmeal. Homemade nutbutters. Protein shakes. The possibilities are endless!

  5. Laura says:

    I’d make banana shakes and avocado cream.

  6. Mara says:

    I would be making more smoothies if I won the Magic Bullet. I’d make smoothies every day cause I love them!

  7. whatkateiscooking says:

    Pumpkin pudding!

  8. zoe says:

    if i won i’d make any and all sauces and soups! basically though, i’d make anything i could blend up!!!

  9. carol says:

    I would make banana soft serve, chocolate pudding and anything that can be made!!!!!!

  10. Krystina (Basil & Wine) says:

    I’d totally use it for smoothies and sauces!