No-Churn Classic Chocolate Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

This quick, no-churn chocolate ice cream recipe is vegan and oh-so-yummy! Yes, you heard it right! This classic chocolate ice cream is made with only 8 plant-based ingredients! It is bursting with chocolate flavor that will make you want more! The perfect dessert for every weather and occasion!

Chocolate ice cream! Who doesn't love it? This recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth but can’t tolerate dairy or choose to live a vegan lifestyle. Sometimes it can be hard to find (and hard on your wallet) a healthy dessert recipe that is still really satisfying. That is why I am here today with this no-churn vegan chocolate ice cream recipe! It is dairy-free, tastes amazing, and will not leave you feeling heavy or guilty.

The best part (besides eating it, of course) is no churning is required! All you have to do is mix the ingredients and let them freeze. This classic vegan chocolate ice cream is made with coconut milk, cashew, and cocoa powder. Since it's dairy and gluten-free, you can share it with everyone that loves ice cream without any worries. What are you waiting for? Let's get to the recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Healthy Ice Cream: My classic chocolate ice cream recipe is a healthier choice for a cold dessert. It is dairy-free and vegan— perfect for people who are on a strict diet. This ice cream is also good for people who are lactose intolerance. This is an egg-free recipe as well, so this is safe for children who have egg allergies.
No-Churn Ice Cream: This vegan chocolate ice cream is simple to prepare. This recipe does not require churning; therefore, it is less time-consuming. You can make this ice cream without breaking a sweat!
Less expensive: Making your own food is the most cost-effective and practical way to save money. If you're on a limited budget, ice cream can be ridiculously expensive. However, with this vegan chocolate ice cream recipe, you may have as many scoops as you like at a more reasonable price. Although creating homemade ice cream is less expensive, it does not taste any less delicious. In fact, this is a restaurant-quality recipe!

Equipment Needed To Make No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

Food blender or food processor
Freezer-friendly container
Measuring cup (dry and wet ingredients)
Measuring spoons
Saucepan
Stove
Freezer
Ice Cream Scooper
Can opener
Large mixing spoon or spatula

Ingredients For Your Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Coconut milk
Cashews
Dark chocolate (Vegan)
Coconut cream
Agave syrup
Cacao powder
Coconut oil
Vanilla

How To Make A Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

To make this classic, no-churn chocolate ice cream, you’ll need to heat your coconut milk, cacao powder, and dark chocolate until well combined. Once the chocolate is melted, transfer to a blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour your ice cream base into a freezer-friendly container and freeze. It’s that simple!

What to Serve/Pair with Your Dairy Free Chocolate Ice Cream

Crepes: Some chocolate ice cream on top of the crepes, whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate, strawberry, or raspberry sauce would be fantastic additions to this dish.
Pies: Pies are delicious when served with ice cream—chocolate pairs well with fruits such as banana, cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. You can pair your vegan chocolate ice cream with banana cream pie or other fruit pies.
Brownies: For chocolate aficionados, a warm, chewy brownie topped with a scoop of chocolate ice cream is the perfect dessert.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

Toppings:

Vegan Marshmallow
Chocolate Chips (White, Semi-sweet, or dark)
Crushed Nuts (Cashew, Almond, or Pecan)
Candy Sprinkles
Rolled Wafer Sticks
Cherry
Sliced or Chopped Fresh Strawberries
Fresh raspberries
Espresso Powder

Substitutes:

A great agave syrup substitute is unrefined coconut nectar, which has the syrup consistency and sweetness of agave without the treatment.
Almond milk can be used in place of coconut milk. If you're on a low-fat diet, almond milk is the way to go.
You can use other nuts for this recipe if you do not like cashews.
If you're a coffee enthusiast, you can substitute coffee powder for chocolate.

How To Store Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Keep the ice cream in the freezer in a container that is suitable for freezing. This will ensure that the vegan chocolate ice cream remains fresh and delicious.

How Long Will Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Last In the freezer?

Providing you are using ingredients that are not about to expire, vegan ice cream will last between 3 months if it is stored properly. This ice cream, on the other hand, tastes best within two weeks.

Dairy-free Chocolate Ice Cream FAQs

Should I really soak the cashews?

Yes, you should. Soaking the cashews gives your chocolate ice cream an amazing creamy texture. The cashews will also be easier to blend when soaked overnight. Make sure you rinse and drain them before blending with the rest of the ingredients.