Deliciously Dairy-Free: Healthy Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
This summer has been so hot! I recently got a Ninja Ice cream maker and put together a list of some of my favorite vegan Ice creams!
Creamy Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream
**Ingredients:**
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
**Instructions:**
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
4. Scoop and enjoy!
Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
**Ingredients:**
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
**Instructions:**
1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
4. Scoop and enjoy!
Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
**Ingredients:**
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and frozen
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
4. Scoop and enjoy!
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
**Ingredients:**
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
**Instructions:**
1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
4. Scoop and enjoy!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
**Ingredients:**
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
**Instructions:**
1. Blend all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. In the last few minutes of churning, add the chocolate chips.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
5. Scoop and enjoy!
Enjoy your homemade vegan ice cream!