When you don’t have time to make dessert from scratch but everyone in the family has different dietary needs, Jolly Llama is the answer.

The History of Jolly Llama

Founder Scott Jacobson was a chef in Napa Valley who made different sorbets each day (among other things), when he had the idea of offering these sweet flavors to the masses. Sorbets were the first products offered by Jolly Llama, which has also branched out to dairy-free ice creams, cones, and bars.

Jolly Llama Company Mission

Jolly Llama's frozen treats are made with whole fruits, dairy-free ice creams, and lots of plant-based love.

Benefits of Jolly Llama

One of the biggest benefits of enjoying Jolly Llama is that their recipes work for a variety of lifestyles, including vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Our members have raved about the flavors, often sharing how hard it is to find diet-friendly treats that actually taste good—check out their comments below.

Top Jolly Llama Products

Three cheers for frozen desserts that require absolutely no cooking.

Vanilla Sandwich

Jolly Llama pairs dairy-free and vegan vanilla ice cream with gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies for this summertime (or let’s be honest, anytime) treat. Thrive Market member Christina from Georgia says “these are my new favorite ice cream bars!”

Vanilla Fudge Cone

If dessert nirvana had a flavor, it just might be this vegan vanilla cone with swirls of gooey chocolate fudge topped with crunchy chocolate chips for good measure. Kaitlin from North Carolina says “these were so yummy it was hard to not want to eat them all in one box. Will definitely buy again.”

Chocolate Caramel Cone

Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you. Jolly Llama starts with a rich chocolate ice cream made with vegan coconut cream, then layers in golden caramel and crunchy chocolate chips. Kasey from Michigan says “if you’re looking for a sweet treat without dairy, this is a great option.”

Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes from Thrive Market

There are plenty of dairy-free desserts you can enjoy—head to our blog for the best recipes.

Raw Chocolate Mousse

Smooth, creamy, and dairy-free. This raw dessert has a silky texture from cashew butter that’s mixed with cacao powder, and Medjool dates lend sweetness without using refined sugar.

Vegan Brownie Bites

Did someone say double chocolate? Ready in just 20 minutes, these paleo-friendly brownies are baked with ground flaxseeds, raw cacao powder, sweet dates, and dark chocolate.

Dairy-Free Oatmeal Cookies

We turned this favorite childhood treat into a dairy-free delight using almond flour, coconut oil, gluten-free rolled oats, and of course, chewy raisins. Enjoy them warm straight from the oven for maximum nostalgia.

Jolly Llama, Vanilla Sandwich