No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream (Paleo, V, GF): a 7 ingredient, no churn recipe for creamy, rich and chocolatey ice cream bursting with coconut flavor. Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
So the other day, while munching on a piece of homemade Almond Joy, I realized that Erik and I’ve been living in Boston for about a year now. My mom really was right when she says that time flies by so quickly. According to her, it was just yesterday that I was running around with pigtails and a fruit-print jumpsuit on.
We made the decision to move from Maine just a couple of months before we packed up and left. At that point, we’d only been living in Maine for about 2 years. But honestly, it was a looooooong 2 years.
We’d come from living in San Diego, California, and that was one of the biggest adjustments we could’ve made. (I know, we move a lot, a lot!) Maine was just so different from what we were used to—big city living, walking access to everything and just a different kind of lifestyle.
But I’m glad we did it, then came to our senses, and moved away. For sure, Maine is just the perfect place for some folks, but not for Erik and me. Different strokes for different folks, right? 🙂
Anywho, last year, when we moved, we were just starting to shoot videos for the blog—for the first time ever. I shot a couple in Maine (one for fudgy paleo vegan brownies, one for 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies and one for no bake double chocolate peanut butter coconut energy bites, amidst a huge pile of moving boxes, then shot like 8 more amidst a new pile of moving boxes in Boston.
One of the first recipes I shot was Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream. That recipe became a completely unexpected hit, both on the blog and on Facebook. Turns out, a lot of readers love the coconut and chocolate combo!
So as a bit of a 1-year anniversary for Beaming Baker videos and living in Boston, we’re gonna be making No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream today!
This recipe is similar to coconut chocolate chip vegan ice cream in the ways that count, and mouthwateringly upgraded in the ways that, well, also count. I went ahead and ditched the fuss of having to melt chocolate chips… and upgraded those tiny, delicate flakes to satisfying chunks.
I also pumped up the chocolate factor by adding in some cocoa powder—which also, wonderfully helps to dial down the banana taste to pretty much nonexistence. Then, I added a few other special touches.
Whaddya say? Would you like to celebrate so deliciously with us this year?
And if you’re not much of a chocolate fan (gasp!!), perhaps I can interest you in this ridiculously easy, 3 steps-only 3 Ingredient Strawberry Coconut Sorbet? Of course, it’s vegan, dairy-free and paleo. Woohoo!!
Here are a few more reasons to try this No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream! It’s…
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free
- creamy, thick and indulgent
- just the perfect ice cream texture
- bursting full of chocolate and coconut deliciousness
- just the sassed-up vegan chocolate ice cream recipe you’ve been searching for (made with coconut milk or coconut cream, your choice!)
- your soon-to-be fave chocolate banana ice cream (vegan and dairy-free!)
- made with the healthy, whole ingredients you know and love
- everything you could want in dairy-free homemade ice cream
- especially yummy with a side of 4 Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream
- deliciously plant-based and allergy-friendly
- just the perfect way to enjoy the summer & celebrate something special
Grab a spoon and I’ll grab my favorite ice cream scooper! Let’s make this! Let me also take the time to tell you what it means to me to have you here. I love baking, no-baking, and ice-cream-making with you. It’s always a joy to see what you make. 🙂
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤
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If you enjoyed this smooth and creamy No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream, then you’ll just love these delicious healthy dessert recipes:
More Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Dessert Recipes
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No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream (Paleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Yield: about 2 cups 1x
Description
No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream (Paleo, V, GF): a 7 ingredient, no churn recipe for creamy, rich and chocolatey ice cream bursting with coconut flavor. Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup coconut cream*
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (paleo-friendly if desired)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons paleo vegan chocolate chunks, chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut shreds or flakes
Optional Topping
- 2 tablespoons paleo vegan chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut shreds or flakes
Instructions
- Add bananas to a food processor (preferred) or blender. Blend until crumbly. Add coconut cream, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla, blending until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Add chocolate and coconut into the blender, blending until just incorporated (2-4 pulses). Here’s the paleo vegan chocolate chunks that I use.
- 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. Optionally, sprinkle toppings and press into ice cream. Freeze for 3-6 hours, or until completely frozen. Allow to thaw for 5-15 minutes before scooping. Enjoy!
Adapted from my Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream (Paleo, V, GF).
Also try my super easy, no churn Paleo Vegan Almond Joy Ice Cream and my 4 ingredient Dark Chocolate Nice Cream (Paleo, V, DF).
Notes
– *You can use canned coconut cream, or you do the following: Allow a can of full fat coconut milk to settle for 1-3 days in the refrigerator. Open the can and scoop the firm, creamy white part off the top—this is the coconut cream.
– More Frozen Desserts: chocolate covered strawberry ice cream bars, paleo almond joy milkshake, mango coconut ice cream.
- Category: Dessert, Ice Cream, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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SHOP THE RECIPE
Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
Blender | Large Coconut Flakes | Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Food Processor | OXO Trigger Ice Cream Scoop | Coconut Cream | Paleo Vegan Chocolate Chunks | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups | Maple Syrup
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Do the bananas have to be frozen?
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Hi Papi! Yes, the bananas need to be frozen first for the best results. Enjoy!
These look amazing! I cannot do coconut cream, however. I’m wondering if I make a creamy blend our of almonds perhaps I could use that and still have the creaminess? Any thoughts on this? Anyone tried it? I SO want to make these!
Delicious! I’m paleo-ish (back off paleo zealots, I’m living my best life!) and ice-cream is one of my fav joys in life. The substitutes never quite cut it. This recipe gives me good feels. Thank you!
LOLOL!! I feel ya, Jaclyn!! We all have to do what’s right, just for us. 🙂 No one knows your needs better than you do. . SO happy to hear about the good feels. Your comment just made my day! Enjoy! .
Just saw this for the first time and immediately out my bananas in the freezer!
I’m wonder though if you happen to have the nutritional information for this recipe. Or maybe I missed it?
Thank you!!
Hi Yvonne! I’m (very) slowly, but surely working on adding nutritional info across the site. Thank you for your patience. 🙂 Hope you enjoy the ice cream!
Wow, can’t wait to make this! A quick thanks, too, for making your recipes so organized and user friendly! I love how you organize and label everything — it saves so much time in reading the ingredients and making the recipes. Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth! Aw, thank you so much!! I used to have a lot of trouble keeping track of ingredients back in my early days in the kitchen, so it’s always been my goal to make the recipe as clear as possible. It’s so rewarding to read a comment like yours. 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave it. .
I love the way you add lots of chocolate chunks and coconut shreds, they make me feel more craving for this ice cream <3
Oh yes, the more delicious add-ins the better! .
The texture is great! The first few moments I had my doubts as the Cuisinart battled with the banana chunks, but it finally won and then the addition of the coconut cream made it perfect. It does taste banana-y to me, although of course it equally tastes of chocolate, so I did enjoy it. But it seems that my dessert preference is a couple of cookies or a brownie, accompanied by iced coffee (and the newest obsession is nitro cold brew—do you know about that? We even bought a whipped cream maker to make nitro), so keep those recipes coming, please!
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Yay!! Oh yes, grinding up bananas can be quite the exciting event. Lol. Oh gosh, cookies and coffee sound amazing just about now! Nitro cold brew: yes! It’s all that Erik can talk about. He’s a huge fan of it! Oh my gosh, I love that you bought a whipped cream maker to make it (I need to know more!!). Thanks for stopping by, Ellen. As always, it’s a pleasure. 🙂
Demeter, I was skeptical, but this really works—we don’t even need sugar or “cream” in the nitro!
Thanks Ellen!! That’s incredible. I’m gonna tell Erik all about this. ☺️
This sounds so refreshing for summer!
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Yep, the perfect summertime treat!
Wow this looks so decadent and delicious, but no guilt!!! WOW!
Oh yeah! It’s a total dessert win-win! .
Another delicious ice cream recipe, Demeter! Looks absolutely delicious! 🙂
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Aw thanks Marsha! ☺️ And it most definitely is! .
What a perfect summer treat! This is a must-make!
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Agreed! It’s so wonderfully satisfying! ☺️
I need to try this especially that the weather is warming up! Looks ah-mazing!
Yes! So great for cooling down on the warm summer days. Hope you enjoy it Jen!
I am falling more and more in love with thees no churn recipes! The chocolate and coconut combo is perfection!
Haha they’re the best, aren’t they? And yay for chocolate and coconut! .
This looks INCREDIBLE!!!! I love that you added chocolate chunks!
Thank you! ☺️ And yes, the chunks add such a nice twist.
I have a can of coconut cream dying to be used up—and this is one of the healthier ice creams I’ve seen since it doesn’t use all coco milk or cashews—but I have to ask—does it taste very banana-y? I have nothing against bananas—eat one every day the gym since it’s a great portable snack, but I never understood banana splits—how ice cream and bananas went together. There, I’ve admitted it publicly. I’ve never had a banana split!
Lol on you admitting that publicly! 😉 I don’t think this ice cream tastes like bananas. Maybe just a slight hint? Let me know if you try, Ellen! 🙂
So happy for a no-churn recipe! I love the addition of coconut cream…I’m sure that helps the texture be much more rich and creamy 🙂
Woohoo! So easy without the ice cream maker. . Oh yes, the texture is just amazing!
I don’t understand? when I follow the link to the choc chips, the first ingredient is sugar?
Chocolate and coconut is always a winning combination! I love all these flavours, and how quick and easy this recipe is. Pinning this one, it is sure to be a family favourite!
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Oh yeah, it’s totally the best! ☺️ Thanks Courtney, hope you all enjoy it!
omg this is ridiculously awesome!! I LOVE how chock full of goodies this ice cream is! Also, I live in the Boston area and absolutely love Maine, but definitely don’t think I could live there. I think I’d just get too lonely! Well, maybe I’d be OK if I lived in Downtown Portland 🙂
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Oh yeah, gotta love all those delicious add-ins. And as for Maine, I know–sometimes it felt like I would go forever without seeing another person. . Haha yeah, they have the Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s! 😉
Oh wow. I could eat 5 of those right now. I love anything no churn.
Hehe! Sounds like a tasty plan! 🙂
Oh my Goodness! This looks heavenly. I have an ice cream machine but always prefer making no churn ice cream so can’t wait to try this. 🙂
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Thanks Julia! Yes! If we don’t have to lug the ice cream maker out, then why should we? Hehe. 😉
Oh YUM! Love everything about this recipe! Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Looks incredible! I want to eat it every day! I’m sure this is very tasty. THANK YOU!
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Thanks Neli! So happy that it’ll join your favorites! Thank YOU for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. 🙂