With heat waves plaguing the United States, relief has come in the form of National Ice Cream Day, celebrated on July 17. Nondairy ice cream is everywhere these days, with brands like Ben and Jerry’s, Haagen-Dazs, and Van Leeuwen offering an assortment of cruelty-free flavors. Even Consumer Reports curated its list of the most-popular vegan ice cream products on the market.

According to Eclipse, vegan ice cream first surfaced in the United States around 1899 when author Almeda Lambert featured a recipe for it in her vegetarian cookbook. Since then, this cold treat has been a fixture at birthday parties, festivals, and family gatherings.

Being good to cows means being good to yourself and to the planet. Enjoy and observe National Ice Cream Day with a refreshing vegan scoop.

Source: Consumer Reports, National Today