There once was a time when being vegan meant kissing farewell to anything even closely resembling true-blue, full-fat ice cream. But fast forward to spring 2018, when plant-based eateries abound, and Sydney is about to welcome another all-vegan ice cream van, this time serving luscious, soft serve-style treats, loaded with extras.
Newest member of the city's I-can't-believe-it's-actually-vegan club, Whip Van Sprinkle is already up and rolling, dishing up Coco Whip creations with a creaminess factor high enough to tempt even the most avid of dairy lovers.
A vegan-friendly, more virtuous take on the Mr Whippy vans of old, this one's doing soft serve crafted from coconut water, infused with a gut-loving probiotic and jazzed up with all sorts of fun toppings. You'll find variations like the Bananarama, loaded with gluten-free banana bread, salted caramel sauce and fresh banana, the Original Breakkie Bowl rocking fresh fruit and muesli, and the decadent Ferrero, topped with a nutty raw slice and chocolate sauce. They're available in both cup and cone, and you can customise your own dessert with your favourite topping combinations.
And if a pick-me-up is in order, Whip Van Sprinkle's not only doing top-notch Maestros coffee, but also a Cocowhip Affogato, teaming that signature soft serve with a hit of espresso.
Whip Van Sprinkle will be cruising all over Sydney – jump over to the Facebook page to keep an eye on where it'll be next.