A frozen confection which contains low amounts of protein and which minimizes ingredients of animal origin, such as milk ingredients. The confection provides the sensory experience of ice cream. The experience is reflected in texture, mouth feel and melt profile. The compositions of the invention include a triglyceride oil, a vegetable protein, and optionally sugar solids, an 1.5 wt % or less protein, wherein the total protein comprises between 25 and 100% protein from vegetable sources, 10-40 wt % sugar solids, 0-1 wt % emulsifier and 0-1 wt % stabilizer. The pH of the composition is at least 5. In an alternative invention, the protein composition may also comprise at least 25 wt % of the total protein from dairy sources.
