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Home » Desserts » Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.

Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.

May 17, 2021 · Modified: Jun 11, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 15 Comments

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This extra creamy vegan chocolate ice cream is made with just five ingredients! Enjoy a scoop of rich, smooth, ice cream when it’s hot outside. This recipe is simple to make and yields great results!

dairy free chocolate ice cream cone

Homemade ice cream is such a treat, isn’t it?

I really didn’t have a need to make ice cream from scratch until we had food allergies to deal with. Ice cream can have so many different allergens and cross contamination issues that it can be hard to feel safe eating a store bought brand.

If you have food allergies, you may prefer to make your own dairy free and vegan frozen desserts. With full fat coconut milk in a can, it’s so easy to make wonderfully creamy and rich ice cream.

Thank goodness it’s pretty easy to make ice cream at home whenever you feel like it! We have a Cuisinart ice cream maker, and once the warm weather hits, we love to use it.

Some of our favorite homemade flavors are: cookies and cream, black forest ice cream, and even vegan cookie dough ice cream.

One of the first recipes I came up with once we bought an ice cream maker was this easy chocolate ice cream.

This recipe is SO simple – just five ingredients, and there’s no heating or cooling of the ingredients. It’s so easy – just mix it up, pour it in the ice cream maker, and you’ll have extra creamy vegan chocolate ice cream about 20 minutes later!

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homemade vegan chocolate ice cream

Ingredient Notes

  • Coconut Milk – Using full fat coconut milk is a great way to make smooth, creamy dairy free ice cream. Make sure you buy unsweetened full fat coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can). Canned coconut cream would also work well.
  • Maple Syrup – I like using maple syrup to sweeten this recipe, but you could also use honey or even agave syrup if you prefer.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – I like Hershey’s Cocoa Powder, but feel free to use any brand that works for your dietary needs.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Open the cans of coconut milk, and use a spoon to gently scoop out the thick coconut cream. You will need to discard the coconut water.
can of coconut milk
  1. Put the coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt in a bowl. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until it’s smooth.
vegan chocolate ice cream mixture
  1. Pour the ingredients into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
chocolate ice cream in ice cream maker
  1. Once the ice cream is frozen, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy!
coconut milk vegan chocolate ice cream

Special Equipment

I have the Cuisinart countertop ice cream maker, and I love it. I store the bowl in the freezer, and it’s ready to go whenever I want to make ice cream. It’s also a really nice size – I can keep it out on the counter without it taking up too much space.

If your ice cream maker is different, the amount of time required to make the ice cream may vary. Please follow the directions for your particular machine.

Toppings

This is delicious on its own, or topped with vegan chocolate sauce or dairy free caramel sauce.

We also like to enjoy this with gluten free ice cream cones. We like Joy brand cones – they are made in a nut free facility.

rich vegan chocolate ice cream

Storage

If you’ve never made coconut milk ice cream before, it’s good to note that it’s best eaten immediately after you make it. If you do decide to store this homemade vegan ice cream in the freezer, you will need to thaw it out for about 30 minutes before it’s ready to scoop.

FAQs

Can a different non-dairy milk be used in this recipe?

I haven’t tried any other type of non-dairy milk in this recipe. I don’t think it would work as well to use rice milk or oat milk – I think the consistency would be more icy rather than creamy. Coconut milk has a high fat content, making it perfect for homemade ice cream.

Can this be made without an ice cream maker?

I don’t think so. I believe that the churning of an electric ice cream maker is key to having this recipe turn out well.

coconut milk chocolate ice cream in a cone

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homemade vegan chocolate ice cream in cone

Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.

Kelly Roenicke
You are going to love this rich, creamy, delicious vegan chocolate ice cream. It's the perfect summertime treat.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 5
Calories 428 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 28 ounces full fat coconut milk
  • ⅝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (a half up plus 2 Tablespoons)
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • good pinch of salt
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Instructions
 

  • Drain off any excess water from the canned coconut milk. (You could also use coconut cream if you prefer. If you use coconut cream, you will need about 20 ounces).
  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and blend with an immersion blender.
  • Pour the ingredients into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Enjoy immediately! If you plan to store it in the freezer, it will become quite hard. You will need to thaw it for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving size is about a ½ cup of ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 7mg
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. WD

    September 06, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    Would honey be an alright substitute for maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 07, 2021 at 11:54 am

      Yes, that should be fine!

      Reply
  2. Carole Clack

    October 25, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    looks good ,now going to give it a try xx

    Reply
  3. Lane Reynolds

    March 16, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    You mentioned Imperfect Foods. I looked it up since I wasn’t familiar with it. Are you able to request organic for your produce?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 28, 2020 at 9:35 pm

      Yes, they have both organic and regular produce.

      Reply
  4. Roger

    April 30, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    So good!

    Reply
  5. Katie

    April 30, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Blanca

    January 20, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    Hello, i have a question
    I don’t have any ice cream maker, is there any other way to do it or do i have to buy one?
    Thank you

    Reply
  7. Heather

    July 09, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I made it, it did not disappoint! Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing! This makes our newly dairy/egg/peanut free household very happy!

    Reply
  8. Donna Tecce

    July 04, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    What size containera please. There are many different sizes. Thx!!!

    Reply
  9. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    June 30, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I haven’t used my ice cream maker yet this summer, but you’re making me realize I really need to! I love how creamy this chocolate ice cream looks! It sounds so quick and easy to make, too.

    Reply
  10. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    June 30, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Oh my gosh. Seriously only five ingredients in this gorgeous ice cream?? I’m speechless and completely wishing I had a big bowl of this ice cream for breakfast right about now! Love how creamy and rich it looks, Kelly!

    Reply
  11. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    June 29, 2016 at 9:04 am

    Vegan chocolate ice cream?! Sign me up! This looks incredible, Kelly!

    Reply
  12. Julia Mueller

    June 29, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Oh my gaaawsh it looks sooooo creamy! I’m starting at my new addiction, for sure!

    Reply
  13. Kristy from Southern In Law

    June 28, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    This looks so creamy and decadent and delicious! I loveee using coconut milk as an icecream base!

    Reply

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