4 Ingredient Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream (Vegan, Keto): creamy, luscious almond butter vegan ice cream in 5 minutes—no churn, easy! This keto ice cream recipe is silky smooth, dairy-free, made without an ice cream maker. Refined Sugar-Free, Low-Carb, Non-Dairy, Low Sugar!
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot more requests for keto & paleo recipes. What do you think? Are you interested in keto recipes? How about paleo recipes? Of course, I’ll keep everything vegan and gluten free as usual… but perhaps they can also be keto and paleo? 🙂
While you think about that, allow me to introduce you to my first keto—make that keto ice cream—recipe! Are you excited? ‘Cuz I know my mom is! 😉
Erik and I’ve been looking for a low-carb ice cream recipe to make for my mom. She’s not allowed to have much sugar, and she’s always looking for a way to stay full for longer… hence: keto recipes! I’ve been working on keto aka high-fat, low-carb recipes and testing them on her to see what she thinks.
4 Ingredient Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream (Vegan)
So far: this 4 ingredient Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream is her favorite. Woohoo!! Bonus: it’s so friggin’ easy to make. Like, you literally just throw all the paleo ice cream ingredients into a food processor or blender, blend until smooth, pour it into a container, freeze, then scoop. That’s it!
This keto-friendly vegan almond butter ice cream is creamy, rich, perfectly nutty… and the best part? You get to control the amount of sweetness (and carbs, whoop!). Whether or not you’re an almond butter fan, I know you’ll just love this–and I know you’ll definitely love these Chocolate Almond Butter Keto Fat Bombs and my Flourless Almond Butter Cookies.
2nd best part? It’s made without bananas!! <– Which I know y’all have been requesting for ages! 😉
Try my 4 ingredient paleo almond butter ice cream & LOVE IT. Let me know in the comments below if you’ve made it! You know that totally makes my day!
Vegan Almond Butter Ice Cream Recipe in 4 Ingredients
- Ingredient 1: Full-fat coconut milk
- Ingredient 2: Natural, creamy almond butter or try homemade almond butter!
- Ingredient 3: Pure Maple Syrup OR a keto-friendly sweetener
- Ingredient 4: Vanilla or almond extract
How cute is my ice cream scoop? It cuts through hard, frozen ice cream like buttah! 😉
How to make Keto Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream in 5 Easy Steps!
Today, we’re going to learn how to make almond ice cream without an ice cream maker! Woohoo!!
- Step 1: Add everything to the food processor (coconut milk, almond butter, sweetener and extract).
- Step 2: Blend until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour vegan ice cream mixture into a freezer-friendly container.
- Step 4: Freeze until firm.
- Step 5: Thaw until scoopable, then scoop your soon-to-be favorite keto, paleo & vegan ice cream! Whoop!
How do I make this Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream Keto?
To make this paleo almond butter ice cream keto, simply swap out the pure maple syrup for one of the low-carb, keto sweeteners below. Since keto is low-carb and high-fat, the rest of the ingredients stay put! 😉 Instead of maple syrup, you can use…
- Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener Drops – Zero glycemic, zero carb, sugar-free, tastes like honey, with no bitter aftertaste (which you can get with stevia). One of my favorites! Keto, Vegan, Low Glycemic, Low Carb, Paleo, Gluten-Free.
- Liquid Stevia Drops – Zero glycemic, zero calories, zero carbs. Just be careful with using more than the amount in the recipe because stevia can leave quite the aftertaste, which can be unpleasant.
- Lakanto Maple Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup – Closest in taste to the pure maple syrup listed in this recipe. Only 1 net carb and 0 grams of sugar per 2 tablespoons. Keto, Vegan, Low Glycemic, Low Carb, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free.
To make this paleo almond butter ice cream a keto ice cream recipe: During Step 1 of this recipe, start with the smaller amount of keto sweetener listed on the recipe. Blend until smooth. Taste the mixture–if it’s not sweet enough, add a few more drops. Sweeten to taste, blend thoroughly and freeze!
Q&A for Paleo Almond Butter Vegan Ice Cream: Keto, Low-Carb
- Can you make vegan ice cream with coconut milk? Yes! That’s what we’re doing today. 😉 This paleo almond butter ice cream is made with a base of full-fat coconut milk.
- Where do I find full-fat coconut milk? Here is a link to full-fat coconut milk.
- Can I use homemade almond butter? Absolutely! Here is my favorite Easy Homemade Almond Butter Recipe.
- Where can I find a keto-friendly sweetener? Read the section above for links to low-carb keto sweeteners.
- How much sweetener should I use? I like to use about 3 tablespoons maple syrup. If you’re unsure, start with a smaller amount in your vegan almond butter ice cream and add to taste.
- Can I use a different seed or nut butter? Instead of almond butter, you can use cashew butter or sunflower seed butter in this paleo ice cream.
More Keto Ice Cream Recipes
- Vanilla Keto Ice Cream Recipe (Keto, Low Carb)
- Coconut Milk Keto Ice Cream – Keto Coconut Ice Cream
- Homemade Cashew Coconut Milk Vegan Ice Cream (Keto)
- Chocolate Keto Ice Cream Recipe (Low Carb)
- Strawberry Keto Ice Cream (Low Carb)
Are you ready for ALL the low-carb keto recipes? Okay, how about just keto ice cream recipes? 😉 Let me know in the comments below if you’re into it or not—I always value your awesome feedback. Meanwhile, it’s always a pleasure sharing in these kitchen adventures with you. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Paleo Vegan Ice Cream Recipes without an ice cream maker
Here are a few of my favorite refined sugar-free & dairy free paleo ice cream recipes made without an ice cream maker:
- Almond Joy Vegan Paleo Ice Cream
- 3 Ingredient Mango Coconut Vegan Ice Cream
- Dark Chocolate Nice Cream
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream
- Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream
4 Ingredient Almond Butter Paleo Ice Cream (Keto, Vegan)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
Description
4 Ingredient Almond Butter Paleo Ice Cream: just 5 mins of prep & 4 ingredients for the creamiest almond butter paleo ice cream! No Churn, Vegan, Keto, Dairy Free.
Ingredients
Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream
- 1 (13.66 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup unsalted, natural creamy almond butter or homemade almond butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract (I used 1 of each)
- 3–4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, OR one of the keto-friendly sweeteners listed below* (more if you like it sweeter)
Keto Sweeteners – use ONE of the following, instead of maple syrup:
- 14–20 drops liquid monkfruit extract (20 is delightfully sweet)
- 3–4 tablespoons keto maple syrup (more if you like it sweeter)
- 16–20 drops liquid stevia (I used 18)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender: coconut milk, almond butter, extract and sweetener.
- Blend until smooth. Periodically scrape down the sides of the blender/processor.
- Pour into a freezer-friendly container, such as this reusable ice cream tub or these portion control mini ice cream containers. Cover and place into the freezer.
- Freeze for 3-6 hours, until firm. Enjoy! If enjoying the next day or later, allow to thaw for about 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or until soft enough to scoop.
Delicious Ice Cream Recipes:
Notes
Storing Instructions: keep for 1-2 weeks. Before enjoying: allow to thaw for 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or until soft enough to scoop.
Quick Thaw: make sure your ice cream is in a microwave-safe container, then pop the container into the microwave. Heat in 20-second increments until soft enough to scoop.
Nutrition Information is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 12 servings per recipe, and made with liquid monkfruit extract.
Keto Sweeteners (Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, Low Glycemic)
- Liquid Monkfruit Extract: Zero glycemic, tastes like honey, with no bitter aftertaste (which you can get with stevia). One of my favorites!
- Keto Maple Syrup: Closest in taste to the pure maple syrup listed in this recipe. Only 1 net carb and 0 grams of sugar per 2 tablespoons.
- Liquid Stevia: Zero glycemic, zero calories. Just be careful with using more than the amount in the recipe because stevia can leave quite the aftertaste, which can be unpleasant.
Recommended Tools for Paleo Almond Butter Ice Cream
- Low-Carb, Keto-friendly Sweeteners: Sugar Free Maple Syrup: Lakanto Maple Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup. Plant-based Paleo Sweeteners: Liquid Stevia Drops or Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener (with Erythritol).
- Reusable Ice Cream Containers: This tall, rectangular Insulated Ice Cream Tub fits perfectly in your freezer door. For pint-style containers: Reusable Ice Cream Tub or Mini, Portion Control Ice Cream Containers – perfect for homemade ice cream & love that they’re reusable!
- Nifty ice cream scoop: Easy to use, yields beautiful spheres of ice cream. .
- My Favorite Food Processor: Super reliable and super strong food processor. My go-to when making paleo ice cream, homemade almond butter and more.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 4g, Net Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: paleo ice cream, vegan keto ice cream, almond butter ice cream
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Best Tools for Paleo Almond Butter Vegan Ice Cream
Click on the links below to see the tools & ingredients I use to make this almond butter ice cream recipe! I use many of these tools for my paleo & vegan ice cream recipes all the time. 🙂
- Food Processor: My favorite way to make paleo ice cream at home. So quick and easy!
- Blender: A great alternative to a food processor when you’re making homemade vegan ice cream.
- Mint Ice Cream Scoop: Such a beautiful ice cream scoop that’s a boss at cutting through super frozen ice cream.
- Trigger Ice Cream Scoop: Another great tool for easily scooping your paleo ice cream.
- Maple Syrup: A fantastic sweetener to use for paleo and vegan ice cream. Here’s a great keto-friendly option: Lakanto Maple Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup
Such an unique flavor combination, I have to give it try!
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Hi, Demeter! 🙂
First, thank you and Erik for the good wishes for me and my New Year, Demeter!! So happy to know that my comments bring a bright, big smile to your face!! 🙂
Second, this AMAZING ice cream recipe of yours has gotten me very excited, Demeter! I made it earlier this week, and it is SOOO CREAMY and SOOO DELICIOUS! My ice cream came out differently from yours because I didn’t have almond butter. And I felt like coffee. (I used some instant coffee powder.) So, mine became a vegan, dairy-free peanut butter coffee ice cream! 😀
Up until a few years ago, I used to eat regular, dairy ice cream all the time. But I started to avoid sugar and dairy, and I really don’t want any ice creams with mystery processed oils. So, that’s why your recipe has gotten me so excited, Demeter! I can start treating myself to healthy ice cream now!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, as always, Demeter!! 😀
P.S.: Will check out the ice cream scoop that you mentioned.
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Hi Chiemi! 🙂 1st: Yes!! And you never fail to bring yet another bright, big smile to my face. (Who couldn’t use one of those, amiright?) I hope I do the same for you. <3 2nd: Woohoo! Omigosh, I am loving the sound of your peanut butter coffee twist on my recipe. Coffee desserts are so friggin' delish--GENIUS move. Lol on the mystery processed oils--I so agree with you. Thank YOU, Chiemi, for once again stopping by and brightening BB just a bit (or actually a lot heehee). Hugs!! xoxo
Hi, Demeter! 🙂
1st: Thank you!! Yes, it is mutual; your WONDERFUL reply comments bring bright, big smile to my face also!! 🙂 <3
2nd: Guess what, Demeter? I have the second peanut butter coffee ice cream in my freezer now! I agree with you about the coffee desserts. 🙂
This time, I took out my ice cream from the freezer a few times to whip some air into it with an electric mixer. I now have the ice cream scoop that you've mentioned (YAY!!), so, that made it much easier to serve also. THANK YOU for all the details and for listing your recommended tools, Demeter!! I will start exploring your other ice cream recipes later this month. 😀 SO EXCITED about making ice creams! THANK YOU for brightening my dessert life a lot, Demeter!! xoxo
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Hi,
I was wondering if I can use Coconut milk cream instead of coconut milk? have you tried? if so, did you get the same results?
Thanks
Coconut cream will yield a much creamier result, but it should be okay. Enjoy!
This looks delicious! Do you use the coconut straight from room temperature in the can? I found a coconut ice cream recipe that you put two in the fridge overnight and just use the cream and not the water.
Thanks Sarah! You can use coconut milk straight from the fridge or just room temperature. I know other folks like to do the chill and scooping method, but decided to skip that step to make things easier and quicker for this recipe. 😉 Hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for this. I can’t wait to try it. I’m just now starting on low carb And I love ice cream, so I’m really looking forward to this.
You’re so welcome Tasha! I know you’re gonna love this ice cream. And keep an eye out, because I might just have a few more low carb ice cream recipes planned for the summer. 😉
Excited to try this! I’m Keto and dairy free and it’s so hard to find good recipes that are so simple! Look forward to more!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear it Jessica! I think you’re really going to enjoy this one. 🙂
If I used a ice cream machine would it make the almond butter ice cream creamer?
Hm, not sure as I haven’t tired it. Let me know how it turns out Nancy!
Could i use a a keto sugar granules, not in syrup form?
Hi A, I’m not sure that would work since most keto/sugar free granules are made with erythritol, which tends to be difficult to dissolve. It might make the ice cream grainy. Liquid sweetener would work best. Good luck!
Yes more Paleo recipes please!! : ) Also, I’m guessing it wouldn’t work to use almond milk in place of the full fat coconut milk right? Sometimes coconut affects my heart but this ice cream sounds soooo amazing!!
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I’ve definitely got more paleo recipes in store! . As for the almond milk: it would definitely cause the ice cream to be less creamy and more icey, so I typically would not recommend it. But if you do try it out, let me know how it goes! 🙂
Yummy combination of flavors! I want to try this at home 🙂
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It’s the yummiest! . Thanks Sharon!
I LOVE easy vegan ice cream recipes like this, but have never tried them with almond butter! Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it!
Oh it’s so easy to make. You’ve got to try it, I know you’ll love it! .
Just few ingredient to make a perfect healthy summer treat! The texture looks amazing!
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You know it Alina! 🙂
You just put 2 of my fav ingredients and made ice cream with them! Almond butter and coconut, YUM! The texture looks amazing!
That’s so awesome to hear Diana! We’re big fans of those ingredients around here. . Happy ice cream making!
Thank you for a recipe that doesn’t require any specialized tools. I’m saving this one for Friday!
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Oh you’re so very welcome Ivana! I’m all about the easy recipes here. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
I am trying this ASAP!! Always looking for yummy paleo treats!
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Woohoo! I think you’ll really enjoy this one Taylor! .
What a cool and refreshing treat on a hot day! I am going to enjoy this all summer long!
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Wonderful! It’s definitely gonna be to go-to summer treat. .
Yes please more low carb recipes!!! This sounds super yummy, will be trying it today!
You got it Francine! . Hope you enjoy the ice cream!
Can’t believe that this ice cream is vegan! Should make it!
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Haha yes you should! .
I really love these no churn ice creams! This sounds like a delicious flavor.
No churn all the way! . Thanks Dorothy!
Heathy and delicious I love it !!
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That’s the way I like it! .
This ice cream looks wonderful. I love that it’s vegan and paleo. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
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You’re so very welcome Kim! .
This ice cream looks perfect for a hot summer day! I love that is has only a few ingredients too!
Yep, it’s the best for cooling down on those hot days!
Love when you don’t need an ice cream maker!! The flavors were amazing, thank you
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Woohoo! So glad to hear it Noelle. Thank you for taking the time to let me know!
This is seriously the best paleo ice cream I’ve tried! Thanks for sharing the recipe! It was a huge hit at my house!
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That’s awesome Toni! I’m so happy to hear it! .
This ice cream sounds so delicious, I love that it only needs four ingredients too!
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Easy recipes are the best, aren’t they? .
This cream looks so creamy and delicious!
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Oh you know it Tanya! 🙂
Oooo very nice I love how you incorporated the almond butter in this ice-cream!!
Thanks Nicolas! It really helps make it extra smooth and creamy. ☺️