Vegan Ice Cream Recipes That'll Convert Any Dairy-Lover

For all of these recipes, you'll need: a blender or single-serving smoothie maker (I used a food processor, which works just as well), a freezer (mini fridge freezer sections work), freezer baggies, and a major sweet tooth. Here are all of my favorite vegan ice cream flavor combos. 

Fruit Prep 101

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:0
• Total Time:2 hrs
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• Any the following or a combo:
• 2 Ripe Bananas
• 1 Ripe Mango
• 1 Cup Fresh Watermelon - 1/2 a Small Watermelon
• 1 Cup Fresh Pineapple - 1/3 a Pineapple
• 1 Cup Fresh Berries
• 1 Cup Your Favorite Freezable Fruit

• Step 1

  Cut your preferred fruit or fruits into bite-size chunks. Tip: The smaller they are, the quicker they'll freeze.

• Step 2

  Place fruit in a freezer-safe baggie in a single layer. Try to spread the fruit chunks out as much as possible to avoid clumping.

• Step 3

  Place baggie in a flat area of the freezer and let chill for 1-2 hours or until fruit is firm. Now you're ready to make ice cream!

Classic Chocolate

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:5 mins
• Total Time:2 hrs 5 mins
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• 2 Frozen Bananas
• 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder any vegan variety
• 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar
• 1/4 Cup Almond or Soy Milk

• Step 1

  Add bananas, cocoa powder, sweetener of your choosing, and milk-substitute to your blender or smoothie maker.

  

• Step 2

  Blend until the mixture resembles the texture of real ice cream. Scoop and serve with toasted coconut or orange zest. Enjoy!

Cookies n' Cream

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:5 mins
• Total Time:2 hrs 5 mins
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• 2 Frozen Bananas
• 4-5 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
• 1/4 Cup Almond or Soy Milk

• Step 1

  Add frozen bananas into your smoothie maker cup. Break sandwich cookies into the cup and add the milk-substitute of your choosing.

  

• Step 2

  Blend until smooth and creamy. If the blender gets stuck, add more almond or soy milk. Serve with crushed cookies, and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Dream

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:5 mins
• Total Time:2 hrs 5 mins
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• 2 Frozen Bananas
• 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter any kind you like
• 1/4 Cup Almond or Soy Milk

• Step 1

  Combine bananas, peanut butter, and almond or soy milk in the blender. Tip: Want to sneak some more nutrition into your creation? Just add half of a large carrot before blending - the sweetness will compliment the salty peanut butter perfectly!

• Step 2

  Blend until texture resembles actual ice cream (smooth, creamy, and thick). Top with melted peanut butter, granola, or even vegan chocolate. Enjoy!

Tropical Escape

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:5 mins
• Total Time:2 hrs 5 mins
• Servings:2
• Easy

Ingredients

• 2 Frozen Bananas
• 1 Frozen Mango
• 1 Baggie Frozen Pineapple
• 1/2 Cup Milk Substitute Almond Soy or Coconut Milk

• Step 1

  Add every ingredient to blender and process until smooth. Top with shredded coconut or granola. Tip: Add a handful of spinach to the smoothie maker for a nutritious energy boost!

  

Berries and Beets

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:10 mins
• Total Time:2 hrs 10 mins
• Servings:2
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 Frozen Banana - 1/2 Baggie
• 1/2 Cup Frozen Raspberries - 1/2 Baggie
• 1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries - 1/2 Baggie
• 1 Small Beet - Shredded
• 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Juice

• Step 1

  You've heard this one before: Add everything to the smoothie maker and blend away! Top with mint sprigs or a lime wedge and enjoy!

  

Watermelon Sorbet

• Prep Time:2 hrs
• Cook Time:5 mins
• Total Time:2 hrs 5 mins
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• Frozen Watermelon - 1 Baggie
• 2 Fresh Mint Leaves
• Juice 1/2 a Lime
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Water or Coconut Milk

• Step 1

  One more time - combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Enjoy topped with mint leaves or a squeeze of lime juice.

Who knew vegan ice cream could be this creamy and delicious? Whatever your reason for going dairy-free, you won't regret giving these quick and easy recipes a try.