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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!
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!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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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?
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.