Vegan Almond Milk Ice Cream
This Vegan Almond Milk Ice Cream recipe offers a creamy, refreshing, and dairy-free dessert made with wholesome almond milk and natural ingredients. It provides a luscious texture and delightful flavors that are customizable to your taste while being allergy-friendly and quick to prepare. Perfect for a guilt-free sweet treat that’s both nourishing and delicious.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning and Freezing
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Full-fat Coconut Cream
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar
Optional Mix-ins and Flavor Variations
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (for Chocolate Almond Bliss)
- 1/2 cup Fresh or Frozen Berries (for Berry Burst)
- 1/2 cup Mango or Pineapple Chunks (for Tropical Twist)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, Pinch of Cardamom (for Spiced Delight)
- 1/4 cup Toasted Almond Slivers or Walnuts (for Nutty Crunch)
- Prepare the Almond Milk Base: Whisk together 2 cups almond milk, 1 cup coconut cream, and 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar until fully combined and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to enhance flavor balance.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This step thickens the base and helps achieve a smoother texture during churning.
- Add Flavorings and Mix-ins: After chilling, gently stir in your chosen flavor additions such as cocoa powder, fruit purees, or spices, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. If no ice cream maker is available, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir vigorously every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, cover tightly, and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut cream for optimal richness and creaminess.
- Ensure the mixture is thoroughly chilled before churning to improve texture.
- Do not skip sweeteners as almond milk alone is mild; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Add crunchy nuts or fruit chunks just before freezing for textural contrast.
- Consider adding natural thickeners like tapioca starch or arrowroot powder for better scoopability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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