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Home » Desserts » Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.

Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.

May 17, 2021 · Modified: May 17, 2021 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!

chocolate ice cream in a stack of small bowls

Homemade ice cream is such a treat, isn’t it? I know that when I was a kid, homemade ice cream was kind of a rarity.

Nowadays, there are so many great ice cream makers out there, it’s easy to make ice cream at home whenever you feel like it!

If you have allergies, you may prefer to make your own dairy free and vegan ice creams. With full fat coconut milk in a can, it’s so easy to make the best, richest ice cream.

We love experimenting with flavors like cookies and cream, black forest ice cream, and even vegan cookie dough ice cream.

scoop of homemade vegan chocolate ice cream in a bowl

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!

You might wonder about making ice cream without dairy – will it set up the same way? Will the consistency be good?

Yes, homemade dairy free ice cream can be truly delicious – using full fat coconut milk is an awesome way to make creamy dairy free ice cream. This easy recipe is one that you’ll turn to again and again!

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.

The best vegan chocolate ice cream, and it's made with just FIVE ingredients!

Can I use a different non-dairy milk 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 I make this 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.

I have this Cuisinart 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.

countertop ice cream maker

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 ice cream maker.

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

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The best vegan chocolate ice cream, and it's made with just FIVE ingredients!
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Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.

Rich, creamy, delicious vegan chocolate ice cream made in the ice cream maker!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword easy, summer dessert recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 267 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

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

Instructions

  1. Drain off any excess water from the canned coconut milk. (You could also use coconut cream if you prefer).

  2. Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
  3. Pour the ingredients into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 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.

Recipe Notes

Serving size is about a ½ cup of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts
Five Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 367mg10%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in June 2016. It has been updated.

 

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, Nut Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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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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