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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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This ice cream looks so creamy and divine!
Thank you, Pamela! 🙂
So glad I found your blog through Pinterest! Definitely going to check out more of your recipes as I love baking too. Your vegan ice cream looks so good. 🙂
I’m so glad that you’re here, Ela! 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you try first!
I made this today and it is SO GOOD! Instagrammed it 🙂 I used cacao nibs in place of melted chocolate for a nice crunch. I’ll be making this on repeat all summer.
Woohoo!! So glad you enjoyed it, Christina! Can’t wait to see it on IG. 🙂
This ice cream is the perfect combo of all things delicious. I agree that coconut cream is life-changing in nice cream. Sometimes I even caramelize the bananas in coconut oil first for extra indulgence. Love your photos and all the chocolate bits!
Coconut cream makes all the difference! Oh gosh, I’ve totally got to try caramelizing the bananas! Thank you for your sweet comment, Ashley. 🙂
As my mother has arthritis she has been trying the paleo diet so I’m sure she is going to love this recipe when I surprise her with it. I have a love for coconut and chocolate also. It’s one of my favourite flavour combinations!
I’m sorry to hear that, Emma. <3 I hope you two get to try this and just love it. 🙂
Thank you. I’m sure we will! 🙂
Oh my goodness this looks incredible!!!
Izzy | Pinch of delight
Thanks Izzy! 🙂
This sounds creamy dreamy good! I used to make vegan ice cream at my coffee shop with coconut cream. I’d always have a bunch of coconut milk cans in the fridge ready to go ! Makes it so rich tasting!
Woah, you must be a huge expert in coconut cream/vegan ice cream making! I’m intrigued! 🙂
And let the frozen BB treats BEGIN!!! Okay so there was that smoothie a couple weeks back so technically they already began, but let’s celebrate again anyways because it’s ice cream season and that makes me mega happy. And you even broke out the cute little cones so MEGA happy, I tell you! It’s funny how something as healthy as a smoothie just needs one little extra nudge to be something so very magically decadent (but still healthy!) as perfectly scoop-able ice cream. No lie, just 2 days ago I tried adding coconut cream to my nice cream and wow. Just wow. Why haven’t I been doing this all along? So much creamier and more…luscious. That combo will be a big part of my summer I think. Also love you mix-in choices here❤️ Yep, it’s handheld summertime perfection!. xoxo
AW, YEAH!!!! 🙂 . That smoothie… oh that smoothie! . Ice cream season is the BEST! And if there are no cones, what’s the point? 😉 Coconut cream makes all the difference, right? So good. I can’t wait to see how it all plays out this summer. 🙂 xoxo
Well it sounds like you had a wonderful time in Boston! I mean, family fun AND food was involved! As much as I love pizza, I think I’d be requesting you make me a few gallons of this vegan ice cream if you came to visit! This looks soooooooo freggin’ delicious, D!! You know I LOVE me some coconut!! I absolutely HAVE to make this with white chocolate! I bet that is SOOOOO stinkin’ yummy! I will probably eat 3 gallons in one sitting and then thank you for making me gain 3 pounds right before bathing suit season. But you know what? WORTH IT!!!!!! Yummy yummy yummy, I need vegan ice cream in my tummy! 😉 PINNED! Cheers, love! xo
I surely did! Boston is the best! 🙂 Oh…if you insist on skipping the pizza, I’ll go ahead and take your share… and you can have my share of this ice cream. 🙂 I’ll be making up a special batch with white chocolate, just for you. 😉 Totally worth it! Lol. Hugs! xoxo
Recipe looks amazing! Where do you find vegan chocolate chips? Are the caffeine free? I can’t eat chocolate since I’m highly allergic to caffeine- I would love to find a soy free dairy free caffeine free chocolate or chocolate chip substitute. I was getting carob chips but can’t find those anymore without soy in them 🙁
Thanks Jac! 🙂 You can find vegan chocolate chips at most grocery stores, usually in the health foods section, as well as at stores such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Some brands also make dairy-free chocolate chips, but use equipment that may come into contact with dairy, so keep that in mind. You can also find dairy-free allergy friendly chocolate chips from brands like Enjoy Life online at sites such as Amazon. Hope this helps!
This recipe came just in time! It’s pretty hot over here in the UK at the moment, and I could go for a scoop or two of ice cream right now. This coconut chocolate chip ice cream sounds and looks incredible, Demeter, and only 6 ingredients! 🙂
Woot woot! That’s wonderful to hear, Marsha! It’s currently raining cats and dogs here right now. Lol. Enjoy! 🙂