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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Published: Jul 31, 2021 · Modified: Jul 25, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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    Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    This Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is not only easy to make, it's also incredibly creamy and sweet.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in bowl stacked on an empty bowl.

    If you have never made homemade ice cream, this Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a great place to start.

    This super creamy ice cream is made in minutes in a food processor, so there's no need for an ice cream maker.

    This recipe includes sweetened condensed coconut milk, which is one of the ingredients that makes this ice cream sweet and creamy.

    It is one of my favorite ingredients to use in homemade ice cream. Once you taste a spoonful of it, you'll see why.

    After trying this homemade ice cream, you won't want store-bought!

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Vegan Ice Cream Coffee Float, and Vegan Chocolate Yogurt Bites.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet and rich.
    • It is super easy to make.
    • You don't need an ice cream maker.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Sweetened condensed coconut milk: Adds a sweet rich flavor. You could also use sweetened condensed oat milk.
    • Coconut milk: Adds a rich creamy flavor.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Vanilla bean: Adds a wonderful vanilla flavor. You could leave it out, but I think it really elevates this recipe.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Chocolate chips: You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a food processor before blending.

    Step 1: Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a food processor or a high speed blender.

    Ingredients in a food processor after mixing.

    Step 2:  Blend until smooth and creamy. Partially freeze.

    Chopped chocolate chips being added to partially frozen ice cream.

    Step 3: Add chocolate chips to the mixture.

    Chopped chocolate chips mixed into ice cream.

    Step 4: Stir to combine and freeze.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in bowl with spoon.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Does vegan mean no dairy?

    That is correct. This vegan ice cream is made without any dairy.

    What is vegan ice cream made of?

    This vegan ice cream has a base of sweetened condensed coconut milk and coconut milk.

    Why is homemade ice cream better?

    This vegan ice cream is made with whole-food ingredients. It doesn't have additives or preservatives.

    Other Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

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      Vegan Coffee Ice Cream
    • Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
      Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
    • Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
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    • Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream with spoons.
      Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

    If you tried this Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    This Vegan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is not only easy to make, it's also incredibly creamy and sweet.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 422kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Blender or food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cup full fat coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
    • 1 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk (11.25 ounces)
    • 1 vanilla bean pod scraped
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • Pinch salt
    • ½ cup chocolate chips chopped

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips in a blender or food processor.
    • Pour into an airtight container and partially freeze for a few hours. This is so that the chocolate chips don't sink to the bottom.
    • Stir in chocolate chips and freeze.

    Notes

    An 11.25-ounce can of Nature's Charm sweetened condensed coconut milk has 1 cup of Sweetened condensed coconut milk in it, so you'll use the whole can.
    If you use another brand or homemade, make sure to measure 1 cup.
    This recipe will last up to a month in an airtight container in the freezer.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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