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!
