5 Homemade Dairy Free Ice Cream Maker RecipesHow to Make Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream & Cashew Milk Ice CreamSay hello to the BEST homemade dairy free ice cream ever made! (Or, at the very least, the best I’ve ever eaten…) If you want a genuinely creamy, rich, scoopable ice cream, you have got to try these homemade almond milk ice cream and cashew milk ice cream recipes. Use either cashew or almond milk, whichever you prefer, and the result is the same: AMAZING. Show
Seriously, this isn’t just a “oh, it’s pretty good for ice cream without dairy” kind of tasty. No, this tastes just like REAL ice cream—even better than store-bought! With both the homemade almond milk ice cream and cashew milk ice cream, our entire Mind Over Munch team couldn’t believe our taste buds. No chunks of ice, no dairy, no coconut, no banana, and you only need 3 main ingredients for the base recipe! The secret? It’s all about the eggs. Learn how it’s done in the 5 homemade dairy free ice cream maker recipes below. They all follow the same essential process, but with a few flavor twists: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, and peppermint! Or, for a totally vegan and no machine option, try my no churn homemade vegan ice cream made with coconut milk! My Go-To for Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream & Cashew Milk Ice CreamToday, there are tons of store-bought nut milk options, but most contain preservatives and other unnecessary additives. Plus, they actually don’t retain most of the healthy nutrients from the nuts themselves. Most brands are significantly watered down, sometimes as much as 98% water and just 2% nuts. And, for homemade dairy free ice cream recipes, all of that water makes for an icy, not-so-creamy texture. Instead, I’ve used JOI’s almond and cashew plant to make my own nut milks at home! These are shelf-stable plant bases that you just blend with water to make nut milk. And the result is a cleaner, more nutritious, and more sustainable milk that you can whip up whenever you want it. Plus, both JOI’s cashew and almond milks are so creamy and tasty! JOI stands for Just One Ingredient, because each plant base is made with just almonds or cashews—nothing added. Better yet, JOI nut milk gives me up to 6x more nut content than store-bought, which means more nutritious fats, protein, and fiber. Like I said, it’s super easy to prepare. I just blend my JOI plant base with water, and I’ve got my nut milk. Plus, I love that I can adjust the ratio to make my milks as creamy and flavorful as I want. That allowed me to make creamier, more fat-rich nut milks to use in my homemade cashew and homemade almond milk ice cream recipes! If you’d like to give JOI plant bases a try, enter the code “MINDOVERMUNCH10” at checkout for 10% off! Ingredient Substitution Notes:Nut Milk:All of these homemade dairy free ice cream recipes will work with either almond milk or cashew milk. Use whichever you like! Of course, I used JOI nut milks which I highly recommend. But, you can also try these recipes with the nut milk of your choice. Just substitute the water and JOI plant base for 2 cups of your nut milk. Egg Yolks:As mentioned, the egg yolks are essential to the custard ice cream base. They’re the secret to making homemade almond milk ice cream that’s actually creamy and not icy at all! So, I haven’t personally tried any substitutes in these recipes. But, I do have a no churn vegan coconut ice cream recipe as an alternative. Sugar:The custard ice cream base did work when made with coconut sugar as well as no-calorie sweeteners. However, both alternatives altered the taste and texture a bit. With coconut sugar, keep in mind that a lighter vanilla ice cream will turn browner, but you won’t notice it in a darker flavor like chocolate. Personally, I think granulated white sugar works and tastes best in all of these recipes! Vanilla:Rather than vanilla extract and/or vanilla bean paste, you’re welcome to use a whole vanilla bean scraped out of the pod. That would be the most authentic vanilla bean flavor! Personally, vanilla extract and paste are just the more convenient and affordable options for me. Also, I like the paste because of its stronger flavor. Or, you can also omit the vanilla paste and just use additional extract. Homemade Dairy Free Ice Cream Maker RecipesNow, you’re ready to grab your ice cream machine and get started! First up, we’ve got a classic vanilla ice cream as the most basic model of the custard making and churning processes. Then, following that same procedure, you can make homemade dairy free ice cream in 4 additional flavors! Chocolate, strawberry, cookies & cream, and peppermint—all can be made with either almond milk or cashew milk. And of course, you can always get creative and come up with your own flavors! To see the entire process for each of these recipes, watch my Homemade Cashew & Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream video!Dairy Free Vanilla Ice CreamDairy Free Vanilla Ice CreamYield: 6 servings (3 cups) Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Freeze Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins An unbelievably creamy, scoopable, homemade dairy free ice cream with crave-able vanilla bean flavor. Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream
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Note on Sugar Substitutes: Both coconut sugar and a no-calorie sweetener can work in this recipe, but the taste and texture will be slightly different, and you may need to adjust your churn time. Also, coconut sugar will turn lighter ice creams brown (like vanilla), but it won’t be noticeable in darker flavors (like chocolate). Calories: 189kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Sugar: 21g Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Share a photo and tag us @mindovermunch — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made! Dairy Free Chocolate Ice CreamDairy Free Chocolate Ice CreamYield: 6 servings (3 cups) Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 13 mins Irresistibly rich, smooth, and chocolaty, this homemade almond milk ice cream rivals even dairy-based store-bought brands! Dairy Free Chocolate Ice Cream
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Note on Sugar Substitutes: Both coconut sugar and a no-calorie sweetener can work in this recipe, but the taste and texture will be slightly different, and you may need to adjust your churn time. Also, coconut sugar will turn lighter ice creams brown (like vanilla), but it won’t be noticeable in darker flavors (like chocolate). Calories: 188kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 17g Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Share a photo and tag us @mindovermunch — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made! Dairy Free Strawberry Ice CreamDairy Free Strawberry Ice CreamYield: 8 servings (4 cups) Prep Time: 4 hrs 13 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Freeze Time: 12 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 13 mins Made with real strawberries and a creamy cashew milk base, this homemade dairy free ice cream is refreshingly bright and tastes gourmet. Dairy Free Strawberry Ice Cream
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To prepare dairy free custard ice cream base:
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Note on Sugar Substitutes: Both coconut sugar and a no-calorie sweetener can work in this recipe, but the taste and texture will be slightly different, and you may need to adjust your churn time. Also, coconut sugar will turn lighter ice creams brown (like vanilla), but it won’t be noticeable in darker flavors (like chocolate). Calories: 148kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Share a photo and tag us @mindovermunch — we can't wait to see what you've made! Dairy Free Cookies and Cream Ice CreamDairy Free Cookies and Cream Ice CreamYield: 6 servings (3 cups) Prep Time: 4 hrs 13 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Freeze Time: 12 hrs Total Time: 12 hrs 20 mins Take the creamiest-ever homemade almond milk ice cream and kick it up a notch with crushed Oreos—added just before the churning finishes. Dairy Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
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To prepare dairy free custard ice cream base:
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Note on Sugar Substitutes: Both coconut sugar and a no-calorie sweetener can work in this recipe, but the taste and texture will be slightly different, and you may need to adjust your churn time. Also, coconut sugar will turn lighter ice creams brown (like vanilla), but it won’t be noticeable in darker flavors (like chocolate). Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 19g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 36g Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Share a photo and tag us @mindovermunch — we can't wait to see what you've made! Dairy Free Peppermint Ice CreamDairy Free Peppermint Ice CreamYield: 6 servings (3 cups) Prep Time: 4 hrs 13 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Freezing Time: 12 hrs Total Time: 12 hrs 20 mins Get festive with this vibrant, pink homemade dairy free ice cream recipe that’s bursting with peppermint flavor, and with crunchy candy cane pieces mixed in! Dairy Free Peppermint Ice Cream
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To prepare dairy free custard ice cream base:
To churn homemade dairy free ice cream & serve:
Note on Sugar Substitutes: Both coconut sugar and a no-calorie sweetener can work in this recipe, but the taste and texture will be slightly different, and you may need to adjust your churn time. Also, coconut sugar will turn lighter ice creams brown (like vanilla), but it won’t be noticeable in darker flavors (like chocolate). Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Sugar: 18g Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Share a photo and tag us @mindovermunch — we can't wait to see what you've made! Can you use nonMy approach to making ice cream has always started with a couple cans of coconut milk. It's a reliable method because coconut milk has a fat content that's comparable to full fat dairy—something in between whole milk and heavy cream.
What is the best nonCashew milk, like coconut, is a good base because of its higher fat content. But almond milk is still the No. 1 vegan milk choice among consumers, which makes it a popular choice for frozen desserts as well. Today, Ben & Jerry's has seven almond milk frozen dessert flavors.
How do they make dairyDairy-free frozen desserts typically substitute regular milk with plant-based milk such as almond, soy, coconut, or cashew milk, although there are some amazing brands (*cough, cough, Eclipse*) that take it even further.
How do you thicken nonThe common thickeners in non-dairy ice creams are guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia gum, carrageenan, and locust bean gum. These ingredients are added to enhance the texture of liquid to mimic the viscosity of a rich creamy ice cream. Guar, acacia, and xanthan gum can all be added to a recipe while cold.
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