This vegan chocolate ice cream recipe is a dream come true for all chocolate lovers. Made with plant-based ingredients, it's creamy, rich, and decadent. Whether you follow a vegan diet or not, this homemade ice cream will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of vegan dark chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, cocoa powder, sugar, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- If using a traditional ice cream maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If not, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
- For traditional ice cream maker: Start churning the mixture according to the manufacturer's instructions. It will take about 20-30 minutes until the ice cream reaches a soft serve consistency.
- If using a freezer method: Remove the dish from the freezer every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours and stir vigorously with a fork to break up any ice crystals. This will help achieve a creamy texture.
- If desired, melt the vegan dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle it over the ice cream during the last 5 minutes of churning or when the ice cream has reached a soft serve consistency in the freezer method.
- Transfer the churned or frozen ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to harden.
- Before serving, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Coconut milk provides a rich and creamy base for this vegan ice cream, making it a satisfying and delicious alternative to dairy-based ice cream.
By using unsweetened cocoa powder, you can control the level of sweetness in the ice cream and tailor it to your own taste preferences.
Adding almond milk helps to improve the texture of the ice cream and make it smoother.
The option to add vegan dark chocolate chips adds extra bursts of chocolate flavor and texture to the ice cream.