
The texture was perfectly creamy, the vanilla flavor was just right and the balance of soft cookie pieces came together nicely.


The appearance, with the bright vanilla ice cream flecked with cookie pieces, was super appealing, and I was so ready to dig in.įrom that very first spoonful, I was completely sold. This ice cream was already creamy and luxuriously soft straight out of the freezer. When I opened it up, pulling off the protective paper lid over the cup, I could see why. I was a little surprised when, unlike other vegan ice creams I’ve had in the past, this ice cream’s little tub didn’t tell me to thaw the ice cream on the counter for five minutes before digging in. I always start my taste tests with the most-well-vanilla flavor of the bunch, and this time around, that was the Vanilla ‘N Cookies flavor. That’s a win-win, because you’ll get your cash back and be able to buy their ice cream locally. However, the company will refund the entire shipping cost if you take a photo of yourself asking your local grocery manager to stock Brave Robot. Their pre-selected four-packs sell for $58, including shipping, while their eight-pack (featuring every Brave Robot flavor) sells for $80 with shipping. Technically, Brave Robot costs $5.99 a pint, but because shipping frozen treats via FedEx gets pricey, the costs can add up. In addition, Brave Robot also has Vanilla, Buttery Pecan, Raspberry White Truffle and A Lot of Chocolate flavors.

I was sent the Blueberry Pie, Vanilla ‘N Cookies, PB ‘N Fudge and Hazelnut Chocolate Chunk flavors to sample. In the ingredients lists, this is referred to as “non-animal whey protein,” and the ideal result is that the ice cream tastes and feels no different from standard ice creams, but in a form that’s better for you-and for the planet.

That’s achieved by creating a plant protein identical to the whey protein found in cow’s milk. Basically, it’s possible for them to make vegan, lactose-free and plant-based dairy ice creams due to some incredible science. “Brave Robot” may sound like a weird name for an ice cream company at first, but once you find out what they’re all about, the title starts making more sense.
