This amazing vegan ice cream recipe is deliciously rich ‘n creamy! The best homemade vegan ice cream—packed with coconut & chocolate chips, no churn.
What’s your favorite vegan ice cream flavor? I mean, of all time?
There’s this ice cream shop that I used to go to in Cambridge that had the BEST coconut chocolate chip ice cream. It was creamy, dreamy, packed full of coconut flavor and big chunks of chocolate.
The only problem was: every time I got that ice cream, my mom would watch on longingly because she couldn’t have any, and then rattle around the kitchen, pretending to be occupied and totally disinterested. Alas, all she wanted was a scoop of that delicious ice cream.
A few summers back, I realized it was high time that I make a healthy version of that ice cream and satisfy my mom’s everlasting love of coconut & chocolate, in one fell swoop. The result? Today’s delicious homemade vegan ice cream recipe!
How to Make Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream
Today’s vegan ice cream is so easy to make, you won’t believe that it’s truly homemade vegan ice cream. See for yourself:
Blend
Add frozen bananas to a food processor and blend until crumbly.
Blend Some More
Add in the rest of your vegan ice cream ingredients (minus the vegan chocolate and coconut): coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla.
Pulse
Pulse in coconut and vegan chocolate.
Enjoy
Enjoy the best homemade vegan ice cream! Or, chill your vegan ice cream in the freezer until it’s firm to your liking.
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Just 6 Vegan ingredients for the Best Vegan Ice Cream Recipe
This healthy vegan ice cream is made with just 6 simple ingredients. Check it out:
Coconut Flakes
Coconut Cream
Bananas
Pure Maple Syrup
Pure Vanilla Extract
Paleo Vegan Chocolate
Storing and Freezing Your Homemade Vegan Ice Cream
Store your homemade vegan ice cream in a freezer-friendly container for 3-5 days. I truly love the texture and taste of this vegan ice cream on the first day, but it’s still good throughout the first 3 days, then okay ‘til day 5. 😉
is this homemade vegan ice cream recipe… paleo, non-dairy, healthy?
Is this coconut ice cream Paleo?
Yes! Just be sure to use paleo chocolate. I like chopping up this vegan + paleo chocolate bar and using it in place of these vegan chocolate chips.
Is it Non-Dairy or Dairy-Free?
Yes. This dairy free ice cream recipe is a great alternative to the usual dairy-rich ice cream you see. Some of the best non-dairy ice cream flavors are even store-bought!
Is it Healthy?
Relatively so. 😉 This vegan ice cream is made with healthy ingredients and refined sugar-free. As long as you don’t eat the entire batch in one sitting, you’re good.
Is it Vegan?
Yes! This healthy vegan ice cream recipe is made with non-dairy ingredients and without animal products. Woohoo! If you’re looking for a list of store-bought vegan ice cream, check here, here and here.
Rich ‘n creamy vegan ice cream that’s so easy to make, you won’t believe it!
Are you ready to get your homemade vegan ice cream on? 😉 <– I know, that totally sounded like I was inviting you to wear your vegan ice cream. Lol. What I meant was, are you ready to make the best homemade vegan ice cream ever?! Let’s do it! It’s always so wonderful sharing in these kitchen adventures with you. Can’t wait to hear what you think! ‘Til then…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream Recipe – Homemade!
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream Recipe: this delicious vegan ice cream recipe is deliciously rich ‘n creamy! The best homemade vegan ice cream—packed with coconut & chocolate chips, no churn.
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup coconut cream*
- 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut shreds or flakes
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons chopped paleo chocolate or vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add bananas to a food processor. Here is the food processor I use. Blend until crumbly.
- Add coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla, blending until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Add coconut & chocolate**, blending until just incorporated (2-4 pulses).
- If you like super soft, melty ice cream, enjoy immediately. If you want your ice cream firm and scoopable: pour into a freezer-friendly, airtight container. Freeze for 3-6 hours, or until completely frozen. Allow to thaw for 5-15 minutes before scooping. Enjoy!
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Notes
Here is the food processor I use to make this ice cream!
*You can use canned coconut cream, or do the following: Allow a can of full-fat coconut milk to settle for 1-3 days—set it in a stable, cool environment. Open the can and scoop the firm, creamy white part off the top—this is the coconut cream. The translucent liquid is coconut juice.
**For delicate chocolate flakes: add chocolate chips to a small, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 15-second increments until melted. Stir in between increments, until smooth. Scrape melted chocolate into the blender. Pulse a few times to combine. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Storing Instructions: Keep in the freezer-friendly container, in the freezer for 3-5 days. Best on the first day, still good in the first 3 days. Okay through Day 5.
Nutrition Information is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 10 servings per recipe. 🙂
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
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Debbie says
Perfect delight! You’ve saved me a lot of money by not needing to buy coconut milk ice cream at the store!
Since only 3 Tbsp of coconut cream are removed from a whole can of just coconut cream (not coconut milk with only cream on top), will it work to scoop out the the remainder in the can & freeze it for later use in making more ice cream?
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed the ice cream, and even happier to hear about the savings!
I haven’t tried it myself, but any leftover coconut cream should be fine to freeze. Just be careful how you freeze it so that it’s easy to use when the time comes.
Beth says
Yummy! This is such a delicious treat and perfect for summer! So excited to make this more often in the summer! So yummy and scrumptious!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
It’s seriously one of the best summer treats ever!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
Such a fantastic summer treat! I will be making this all summer!! Thank you! 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
You’re so welcome Beti!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Oh my goodness, this ice cream looks absolutely amazing!! I can’t wait to try it!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
I know you’re for reals going to love it!
Allyson Reed Zea says
This turned out so tasty and it was also so easy!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yay! So happy to hear it!
Amanda Livesay says
I can’t believe this is paleo! It’s so good!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yep! You wouldn’t even know it. 😉 Glad you enjoyed it!
Catalina says
Love to make ice cream at home during the summer season. This one looks so inviting!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
I know you and the fam will love it!
Jo says
Now I found the perfect Vegan ice cream recipe! Will definitely make this again and again, Thank you so much for this!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
That’s amazing! I’m so thrilled you’re enjoying it Jo! 😊
Emily Flint says
I will be making this vegan ice cream all summer! Everyone in my family loved it and it was so easy to make! I used my KitchenAid attachment to cream and chill it and it was perfect.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
That’s great! Glad it was a hit with the fam. 🙂
Angela says
I have been trying to cut down on dairy and this recipe is perfect to help achieve that. My kids love ice cream. I made it and stuck it in the freezer. It was gone in 2 days!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Wow that’s awesome Angela! I’m so happy to hear the little ones enjoyed it so much. 🙂
Katherine says
Oh what a dreamy ice cream! Chocolate and coconut are incredible together.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Couldn’t agree more! 😊