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21 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

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Get ready to indulge in some creamy, dreamy, dairy-free deliciousness with this collection of 21 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes! From classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to exotic flavors like ginger maple miso and vanilla rose, there's something here for everyone. Oh, you'll also find plenty of coconut-free AND nut-free options!

A collage of 4 different vegan ice creams featured in this recipe collection.

There's just something about enjoying a big scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day. Oh, heck, who am I kidding?! There's just something about enjoying a big scoop of ice cream on any day of the year!

But if you're vegan or have a dairy allergy or intolerance, it's not always easy to find an ice cream shop that has options to suit your needs.

You could go for a store-bought brand, but then you're limited to a handful of flavors, not to mention they can be wildly expensive! Plus, they often contain questionable ingredients and additives you'd rather do without.

That's where these vegan ice cream recipes comes in! With so many great ideas for making your own ice cream, not only can you control what goes into your frozen dessert, you can get as creative as you like with flavor combinations and additions. How fun is that?!

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What is vegan ice cream made of?

One of the great things about vegan ice cream is that it can be made with so many different ingredients. Coconut milk, oat milk, cashews, bananas, and even chickpeas and avocado are some of the ingredients you'll see in this recipe collection.

I hand-picked each of the amazing recipes in this roundup to showcase the wide variety of base ingredients and different ways to make vegan ice cream.

Equipment Notes

Many of the recipes use a high-powered blender or food processor as well as an ice cream maker.

If you're in the market for an ice cream maker, the one I use and highly recommend is the Whynter Upright 2.1 Qt. With a built-in compressor, there's no canister to freeze in advance - just plug it in and churn!

Although I have never used a Ninja Creami, I've had many readers reach out to me letting me know that it has worked well for them using any ice cream base.

Once you've made your ice cream, you'll need something to store it in. I use these Tovolo containers, but any freezer-safe container will do the trick!

Can I make these without an ice cream maker?

If you don't have an ice cream maker and don't plan on buying one any time soon, don't fret! You can still make deliciously creamy non-dairy ice cream.

You'll notice that many of the recipes include a no-churn option, but when in doubt, here are two common methods I've used before:

  1. Freeze and whisk. Pour the liquid ice cream mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Place in the freezer and whisk vigorously every 45-60 minutes to incorporate air and break up the icy pieces. Repeat until the ice cream reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Freeze and blend. Pour the liquid ice cream mixture into ice cube trays, and once frozen solid, blend the cubes in a food processor along with a bit of non-dairy milk until creamy.

Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

hand holding a waffle cone filled with 3 scoops of vegan ice cream.

1. Oat Milk Ice Cream

This is our most popular ice cream recipe for good reason. A base of oats and cashews gives it such a luscious creaminess, and the vanilla-maple flavor is pure heaven. Made without coconut or added oils, it's versatile, too! Try it with different sweeteners and flavor extracts.
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scoops in a silver ice cream dish

2. Nut-Free Chickpea Ice Cream

Have you tried chickpea ice cream? Prepare to fall in love! This amazing treat is not only dairy-free and egg-free, but also contains no nuts or coconut. It's rich, silky, and packing serious chocolate flavor. No one will ever guess this ice cream is vegan and made with chickpeas!
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Close up of a scoop of vegan date ice cream made with sunflower seeds.

3. Date-Sweetened Vegan Ice Cream

This date-sweetened vegan ice cream is perfectly creamy and made with just 5 wholesome ingredients! Dates lend a warm, caramel-like flavor, and for the base, in addition to the oats, choose between cashews or sunflower seeds (pictured).
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overhead of a single serving of vegan protein ice cream in a silver dish with a spoon.

4. Silken Tofu Protein Ice Cream

With peanut butter and silken tofu, this dairy-free protein ice cream is perfectly sweet, creamy, and decadent. You can even make it nut-free with a simple swap!
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An ice cream scoop resting in a pan of coconut ice cream sprinkled with toasted coconut.

5. Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Classic vegan coconut ice cream is super easy to make and serves as a great base for creating other flavors and adding fun mix-ins like cookies and nuts. Be sure to check out the "secret ingredient" emulsifier in this recipe!
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close-up of scoops of vegan vanilla ice cream.
Addicted to Dates

6. Classic Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

Using a non-dairy custard base, full fat coconut milk, and vegan condensed milk gives this French-style frozen dessert an ultra creamy texture and scoopable consistency. A combination of real vanilla bean and vanilla extract provide a delightfully intense vanilla flavor.
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ginger maple miso ice cream in a bowl with a spoon in front of it.
Spabettie

7. Ginger Maple Miso Ice Cream

Creamy coconut milk, zesty ginger, sweet maple syrup, and a hint of umami from white miso work together to create a delightfully unique flavor combination your taste buds are sure to fall in love with! Easy to make with just 6 ingredients!
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overhead shot of vegan chocolate tahini ice cream in a pan.
Salted Plains

8. Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream

Tahini adds an extra level of creaminess and a nutty flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the chocolate in this no churn frozen treat. A combination of coconut and almond milk create the base while maple syrup adds natural sweetness.
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Scoops of nice cream topped with wet walnuts in a small serving dish.

9. Banana Nice Cream

In this easy recipe, frozen banana nice cream gets an upgrade with homemade maple wet walnuts! Pair the walnut topping with other ice creams, too!
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close up shot of a scoop of ice cream

10. Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream

A base of oats, cashews, and pecans gives this vegan butter pecan ice cream just the right amount of nutty flavor and creamy texture. A pat of vegan butter and splash of bourbon make it even more special!
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scoops of vegan lemon ice cream in a waffle cone against a blue background.

11. Vegan Lemon Ice Cream

Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this is another oat-cashew ice cream you'll love. Talk about refreshing on a hot summer day!
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vegan strawberry ice cream in a white bowl with strawberries.
A Plantiful Path

12. Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh, juicy strawberries give this tasty non-dairy ice cream a beautiful color and refreshing taste while soy milk, cashews, and cornstarch come together to create the perfect creamy consistency.
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scooping vegan mint chip ice cream out of a loaf pan.
A Plantiful Path

13. Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Easy to make with a soy milk and cashew base, this delicious vegan ice cream is infused with peppermint extract for the perfect amount of minty flavor. Chunks of dark chocolate are studded throughout for a delightful burst of chocolate in every bite.
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A spoon scooping up creamy, melting eggnog ice cream from a metal loaf pan.

14. Vegan Eggnog Ice Cream

This eggnog-flavored ice cream is full of the festive flavors of the holiday season! It's irresistibly creamy thanks to oats, oat milk, and cashews and calls for just 9 simple ingredients. If you like this one, be sure to check out my Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream, too!
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Two scoops of dairy free pistachio ice cream in a tall glass.

15. Purely Pistachio Vegan Ice Cream

If you love pistachios, this wholesomely nutty vegan ice cream has your name all over it! Only 6 ingredients to make it, including a whopping 1 ½ cups of pistachios!
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A metal ice cream paddle scooping up dairy free hazelnut ice cream.
Evergreen Kitchen

Whiskey Hazelnut No Churn Ice Cream

You won't believe this maple whiskey ice cream is dairy free and vegan! Every creamy scoop is studded with crunchy roasted hazelnuts. No ice cream maker required.
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close-up shot of vegan rocky road ice cream in a cone with chocolate syrup.
Make It Dairy Free

17. Vegan Rocky Road Ice Cream

Creamy coconut milk and non-dairy condensed milk serve as the base for this indulgent frozen dessert swirled with vegan marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate chips throughout. Take it to the next level by drizzling on some chocolate syrup!
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plate of vegan chocolate gelato in two avocado shells with brownie "pits" and two avocado halves.
Pretty Pies

18. Chocolate Avocado Gelato

These "chococados" are a fun way to serve up dessert! Avocados and coconut cream blend up with cacao powder and coconut sugar for a creamy non-dairy treat that's served inside avocado shells with date-sweetened brownie "pits."
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two sugar cones with vegan coffee ice cream standing in a glass sundae dish.
Vegan Dollhouse

19. Vegan Coffee Ice Cream

Coffee lovers will rejoice for this delightfully bold coffee-infused dessert! Made with vegan creamer, non-dairy milk, ground coffee, and insanely adorable gummy bear shaped coffee chocolate pieces, this recipe puts a vegan spin on a popular Ben & Jerry's flavor.
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scoops of vegan rose ice cream in a glass sundae dish.
The All Natural Vegan

20. Vegan Vanilla Rose Ice Cream

Combining the floral elegance of rose and the simplicity of vanilla, this date-sweetened dessert is made with a base of cashews and coconut milk. A bit of dragon fruit powder gives this vegan ice cream its gorgeous pink hue.
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vegan cranberry ice cream in a pan

21. Cranberry Oat Ice Cream

The refreshing tartness of cranberries gives this frozen dessert an almost cheesecake-like flavor. And how about that color? I keep cranberries in the freezer year-round just so we can whip up a batch of this ice cream anytime!
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A vegan vanilla milkshake in a hurricane glass topped with non-dairy whipped cream and sprinkles.

BONUS: From-Scratch Vegan Milkshakes!

A perfect vegan vanilla milkshake is one of life's greatest pleasures. And with this "milkshake cube" trick, you'll be ready to blend one up anytime a craving strikes. No ice cream needed!
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Serving Suggestions

Once you've made your vegan ice cream, it's time to indulge! Serve with all your favorite topping like  chocolate sauce, date caramel, non-dairy whipped cream, glazed walnuts or candied pecans.

Storage Tips

Be sure to store your vegan ice cream in an airtight container to prevent it from getting freezer burn and picking up odors from other foods.

I also recommend that you check the notes in the recipe you're using regarding how long it will keep, as this may vary depending on the ingredients.

You'll also typically need allow your ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften after it has hardened in the freezer.

I hope this collection has given you some vegan ice cream-making inspiration! Let us know in the comments which flavor you're most excited to try!

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  1. Pixie @ Cheerfully Vegan says

    What kind of clean-up is involved with your recommended ice cream maker? What else can you tell me about it? I have a small Cuisinart one and a large buy-ice-and-salt churn. The small one isn't enough and the big one is a challenge for my chronic illness.

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    • Lori Rasmussen says

      Hi Pixie,
      Good question—glad you asked! That's another thing I like about this new machine (Whynter) compared to my old Cuisinart. Cleanup is much easier. The stainless bowl has a handle and lifts right out. There is also the center paddle that lifts out. Both are very light and easy to wash. I've never had any overflow or anything during churning, so I've never even had to so much as wipe the base of the machine. I should mention though that it is quite heavy. So it's helpful to have a place to store it that allows you to not have to move it far when you're ready to make ice cream.

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  2. Angie says

    Thank you so much for the vegan ice cream recipes. I am trying to avoid sugar, but I just love ice cream. More specifically, I love the less conventional flavors, like pistachio, coffee and mint chocolate chip flavors (vanilla is just so boring). I was thrilled when I scrolled through the vegan ice cream recipes and found all three of my favorite flavors! I use Splenda or monk fruit, not real sugar. Dairy-free and sugar free, but still delicious. Thanks a bundle for posting my fave flaves.

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