34 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes + Tips

A collection of vegan ice cream recipes

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

Scoop of homemade vegan vanilla ice cream in a stack of cones

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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Holding an ice cream cone with triple scooped homemade vegan chocolate ice cream

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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Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Loaf Pans Made with Fresh Strawberries

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

Spoon vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream into a baking pan

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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Stack of cones with scoops of homemade raspberry ripple coconut ice cream

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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Stack bowls topped with scoops of homemade vegan Snickers ice cream

Vegan Snickers Ice Cream

Vegan coconut milk ice cream with vegan caramel sauce, roasted peanuts and bittersweet chocolate chips.

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Use an ice cream scoop to scoop up vegan chai ice cream

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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Stack of bowls filled with scoops of vegan cinnamon sugar toast ice cream

Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)

Creamy, sweet, vegan cinnamon toast ice cream. The perfect summer dessert! Gluten-free optional.

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Holding a waffle cone with two scoops of homemade pumpkin pie ice cream

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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A heaping bowl filled with homemade coffee coconut ice cream

Coffee coconut ice cream

Creamy coffee ice cream made with coconut milk, pure vanilla extract, raw sugar and bold coffee.

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Waffle cones filled with homemade creamy vegan mint brownie ice cream

Creamy Vegan Mint Brownie Ice Cream

10-Ingredient Vegan GF Mint Ice Cream with Brownie Chunks!

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Scoops of cherry pie ice cream topped with a fresh cherry

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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Stack of bowls with scoops of homemade vegan brownie chocolate ice cream

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.

Banana ice cream bowls in an assortment of 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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Vintage spoon in wooden bowl of coffee chocolate banana ice cream

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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Banana slices around a bowl of vegan tahini chocolate soft serve

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

Drizzle chocolate magic shell over a scoop of no-churn vegan vanilla ice cream resting in a cone.

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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Make Homemade No Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Using an Ice Cream Scooper

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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Scoop vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream in a pan

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

Scoops of mango raspberry coconut sorbet for a refreshing vegan summer dessert

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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Use a spoon to create texture in a bowl of strawberry watermelon sorbet

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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Creamy mango sorbet in a food processor

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

A close-up shot of an overflowing vegan strawberry milkshake

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 with Coconut Whipped Cream

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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Pour over a glass of our vegan mocha shake recipe

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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Glass of Vegan Pumpkin Bourbon Milkshake

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!

Homemade vegan mint chocolate ice cream cake on a plate

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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Two Columns of Vegan Chai Ginger Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

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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A stack of three homemade brownie ice cream sandwiches

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

Dairy-free chocolate ice cream sandwiched between two vegan brownie halves. A chocolate lover’s paradise.

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A stack of vegan ice cream Snickers bars

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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Our easy Peach Crisp recipe is filled with cast-iron skillets and topped with a scoop of ice cream.

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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Bowl with the best vegan apple crisp servings with a pecan-oat topping

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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Gluten Free Berry Cobbler Bowls and Pans

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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A stack of sweet potato brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

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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