Just because you can’t eat or drink dairy doesn’t mean you have to miss out on ice cream! We’ve collected our top tips for making vegan ice cream plus ours beloved Beat the recipe heat!
How to Make Vegan Ice Cream
Using an ice cream maker is the best way to achieve creamy, perfectly chilled ice cream. But for those not ready to invest in an ice cream maker, banana “delicious cream” and our no-churn methods are also options!
Another key to creamy vegan ice cream is to use rich dairy-free alternatives like coconut and/or cashew milk. Combining two of our favorites!
Classic
Creamy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Vegan vanilla ice cream that’s creamy, perfectly sweet, and easy to make! This dreamy dessert requires only 6 ingredients and a simple recipe!
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Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
Creamy, 6-ingredient vegan chocolate ice cream blended with cocoa powder, vegan dark chocolate and coconut cream. Simple procedure, very rich and satisfying results.
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Creamy Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
Creamy vegan strawberry ice cream that’s perfectly sweet and infused with vibrant strawberry flavor! Just 7 simple ingredients.
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More flavor
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
10-Ingredient Mega Creamy Vegan Ice Cream Loaded with Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough! So creamy and decadent you’ll never believe it’s dairy- and egg-free.
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Raspberry Ripple Coconut Ice Cream
Amazing Raspberry Ripple Coconut Ice Cream that is creamy, sweet, tart and so delicious! Just 8 ingredients and minimal effort to make this summery, unexpected treat!
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Vegan Snickers Ice Cream
Vegan coconut milk ice cream with vegan caramel sauce, roasted peanuts and bittersweet chocolate chips.
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Vegan chai ice cream
Cashew-based vegan chai ice cream that’s luxuriously creamy and spicy-sweet. Amazingly easy and quick to make with simple ingredients!
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Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
Creamy, sweet, vegan cinnamon toast ice cream. The perfect summer dessert! Gluten-free optional.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Creamy 10-ingredient vegan pumpkin pie ice cream with tons of creamy pumpkin puree. Easy to make, perfectly sweet and subtly spiced.
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Coffee coconut ice cream
Creamy coffee ice cream made with coconut milk, pure vanilla extract, raw sugar and bold coffee.
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Creamy Vegan Mint Brownie Ice Cream
10-Ingredient Vegan GF Mint Ice Cream with Brownie Chunks!
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Cherry Pie Ice Cream
Seriously decadent vegan cherry pie ice cream made with just 10 ingredients using simple methods! Swirled across real pieces of cherry pie filling and crust.
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Vegan Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate brownie ice cream that tastes like the real thing! Only my version is vegan and gluten-free, and requires only 7 ingredients.
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Banana “Nice Cream”
Banana “Fantastic Cream” is a fun twist on ice cream, based on (You guessed it) Frozen Ripe Bananas!
It can be made in an ice cream maker or without any added sugar. It’s super quick and only requires a high-speed blender or food processor to prepare!
It melts faster than traditional ice cream and each flavor will have a slight banana flavor. So if you’re not a banana fan, we’d recommend sticking to one of our more traditional vegan ice cream flavors.
Easy Banana Ice Cream (Tips + 10 Flavors!)
The Ultimate Guide to Making Easy, Perfect 1 Ingredient Banana Ice Cream Every Time! We’re sharing our top tips and tricks and 10 delicious flavors!
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Coffee Chocolate Nice Cream
The flavors of coffee and chocolate blend together in this bowl of creamy banana ice cream. Decaf options included + tips for getting perfectly scoopable banana ice cream. Only 3 ingredients and simple method required!
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Tahini Chocolate Banana Soft Serve
Super creamy and naturally sweet banana soft serve mixed with tahini paste and raw cacao powder! A healthy and delicious way to indulge in a plant-based dessert or snack.
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No-churn ice cream
Vegan Vanilla Soft Serve (No-Churn!)
Creamy Vegan Vanilla Soft Serve is easy and made with no ice cream maker. So classic and only requires 6 ingredients!
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No Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
5-ingredient no-churn vegan chocolate ice cream that has all the creaminess, flavor and richness of the real thing! Naturally sweet, vegan and gluten-free.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (vegan, not churned!)
Creamy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Made Without an Ice Cream Maker! A delicious, dairy-free dessert with fresh mint, peppermint extract and matcha. Only 8 ingredients are needed!
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syrup
Raspberry Coconut Mango Sorbet
6-ingredient mango sorbet with creamy coconut milk and a handful of fresh raspberries. Creamy, tropical (like guava!), perfectly sweet and delicious for summer.
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Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet (5 minutes)
5 minute watermelon sorbet made in a blender with nothing but ripe summer fruit and a splash of almond milk. This incredibly refreshing syrup tastes like cotton candy.
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3-Ingredient Mango Syrup (No-Moon!)
The easiest mango sorbet that is naturally sweetened, no-churning and super easy to make! Only 3 ingredients are required.
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shakes
Creamy Vegan Strawberry Milkshake (4 Ingredients!)
Ultimate Vegan Strawberry Milkshake — creamy perfection without the dairy! Naturally sweet, great strawberry flavor, and only requires 4 ingredients!
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Vegan Jamocha Shake (Maple-Sweet!)
Creamy, Vegan Jamocha Shake Inspired by the Classic Arabica Shake! Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven. Only 7 ingredients are needed!
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Vegan Chocolate Coffee Shake
Amazing 3-Ingredient Coconut Mocha! Vanilla Bean is made with coconut ice cream, cocoa powder and strong coffee. Creamy, caffeinated, and perfectly sweet.
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Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshakes
A creamy, decadent pumpkin milkshake infused with fruit spice and bourbon. The ultimate cold weather drink.
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Ways to Enjoy Vegan Ice Cream
Enjoy ice cream by the spoonful of course in an amazing way. But if you’re looking for something extra special, try it in an ice cream cake, ice cream sandwich, or desserts like crisps, cobblers, and brownies!
Vegan Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Made with 4-layer vegan mint chocolate ice cream cake, 1-bowl vegan chocolate cake and creamy, cashew-based mint ice cream! Mint-chocolate heaven.
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I want a ginger ice cream sandwich
Creamy Ice Cream Sandwich made with a sweet-and-spicy chai ice cream and soft ginger cookies. So easy and completely vegan and gluten-free!
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Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich
Dairy-free chocolate ice cream sandwiched between two vegan brownie halves. A chocolate lover’s paradise.
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5-Ingredient Vegan Ice Cream Snickers
Homemade Vegan Ice Cream Snickers with Just 5 Ingredients! Naturally sweet, so rich and creamy, and surprisingly close to the real thing!
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Easy Peach Crisps (Vegan + GF)
Easy, 10-ingredient peach crisps that are naturally vegan and gluten-free! Butter-free, easy recipe, and so delicious with dairy-free ice cream!
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The best vegan apple crisps
The best vegan apple crisp, naturally sweet and made in 1 bowl! Tender, caramelized apples under a crunchy pecan-oat topping. Fall dessert perfection.
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Easy Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler (Vegan)
Perfect vegan fruit cobbler topped with ripe, juicy summer fruit and flaky gluten-free biscuits. Baked to bubbly golden perfection! Only 10 simple ingredients are required.
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Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies (V/GF)
Incredibly fudgy sweet potato brownies with cacao, almond butter, and oats. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with pecans and chocolate chips for the ultimate healthy treat!
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