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Last updated on July 15, 2024. Originally posted on July 15, 2024 By Maryea / 30 Comments

Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream (So easy!)

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This fruity, vegan, homemade strawberry ice cream is all you need this summer. It’s easy to make, healthy and tastes even better than the healthy ice cream you find at grocery stores.

I first made this Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream for Meghan when she was asking for ice cream back when she was a toddler.  The best part is that she never seemed to notice or care that the homemade ice cream is not like the kind we would get when we took her to the ice cream shoppe.  When I make “ice cream” at home, it’s almost always fruit based, non-dairy, and with much less sugar than regular ice cream.

Although the texture isn’t exactly like churned ice cream, not needing an ice cream maker makes up for it. I haven’t tried this with an ice cream maker, but I’m sure it would make the texture fantastic! This Ninja Ice Cream Maker is on my list to get!

 

Ice cream recipes are at the top of my recipe book during the unbearable summery days. I’ve tried a ton with all sorts of ingredients, but this vegan strawberry ice cream takes the cake this season! It’s a simple, no-churn strawberry ice cream that uses three simple ingredients and tastes absolutely delicious. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free – so you can enjoy a guilt-free treat any time of the day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Healthy Alternative to Traditional Ice Cream:I used full-fat coconut milk to mimic the creaminess of heavy cream used in traditional ice cream and sweeten it naturally with agave nectar or honey.

Homemade Ice Cream: It’s so much healthier than the store-bought versions. Let your kids go wild customizing it with their favorite mix-ins.

No-Churn Recipe: Who says you can’t make ice cream at home without an ice cream machine? Make this delicious, creamy, and healthy strawberry ice cream whenever you’re craving a creamy frozen delight with your regular kitchen tools. Woohoo!

Simple Ingredients: With only three simple and wholesome ingredients, you can make a dairy-free strawberry ice cream you’d want to dig your spoon into bite after bite.

Quick and Easy to Make: This is such a simple recipe. This is the easiest and the best vegan strawberry ice cream recipe you’ll ever try. The process is hassle-free, with little to no prep work involved. Just blend, freeze, and enjoy!

Ingredients

This Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream is made with the most simple ingredients–and you only need 3!

Strawberries: You can use fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries here. Frozen fruit blends into a creamy perfection and gives a consistent texture. If you have a ton of organic strawberries lying around, freeze them and use them later. You can also use fresh strawberries as is, but it might take longer to set the ice cream.

Full-Fat Coconut Milk: That’s our ice cream base for the recipe. Full-fat coconut milk is creamier and will give us a less icy ice cream. Plus, you’ll get a bit of a tropical touch with that delicious coconut flavor.

Honey or Agave Nectar: You can use any liquid sweetener of your choice. Adjust the amount to your liking.

Check the recipe card for more details on the ingredient list. 

How to Make Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

  1. In a blender, blend the strawberries, coconut milk, and honey/agave nectar until you have a smooth texture.Dairy Free Strawberry Ice Cream recipe ingredients
  2. Taste and add more sweetener if you prefer.dairy free Strawberry Ice Cream no churn
  3. Pour the mixture into a freezer safe container (a loaf pan works well), cover tightly, and freeze until solid, at least 3 hours. Enjoy!

Tips and Variations

  • Don’t use lite coconut milk or the kind that comes in a carton because it has a higher water content, and the ice cream won’t be as creamy as we want it to be.
  • You can taste the coconut flavor, so if you don’t like it, try substituting another type of milk. If you’re not a fan of full-fat coconut milk, you can explore other dairy-free alternatives like soy milk and almond milk. The flavor will be a bit different, of course, but still good enough to beat the crazy summer heat.
  • Add some raw, soaked cashews to your dairy-free strawberry ice cream to make it creamier and yummier. Anywhere between 1/2 cup to 1 cup of cashews works great. Soak overnight or boil them in water for about 15 minutes o make sure they are soft and blend completely. A high-power immersion blender will come in handy here.
  • Maple syrup makes a great sub for agave nectar. You can also use cane sugar, coconut sugar, or brown sugar if you prefer.
  • You can use a similar recipe to make any homemade ice cream of your choice. I’ve tried plain banana ice cream many times, and it’s brilliant. Also try my Mango Ice Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream, Watermelon Avocado Ice Cream, or this Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream.
  • Add-ins are fun! Let your inner child come out and play with the add-ins. From vanilla extract for a more classic flavor to chopped nuts or chocolate chips for some crunch, you can mix and match as you please. You can even add in some diced strawberries for extra strawberry goodness.

Frequently Asked QuestionsDairy free Strawberry Ice Cream scoop

How Can I Serve This Homemade Vegan Ice Cream?

There’s no rule! Serve it as you like. I usually put a big fat scoop in a large bowl, add a few pieces of strawberry, and top it all with whipped coconut cream. For kids, you can use waffle cones and strawberry sauce with a lot of chocolate chips on top. Slivered almonds, crushed cookies, or some naturally-colored rainbow sprinkles are all fun ideas.

How to Store This Ice Cream?

I prefer enjoying this creamy ice cream right away, but if you have leftovers, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze them for about three months. There’s a solid chance the ice cream mixture will harden over time; you might even have ice crystals, but it’ll still be tasty. Let your ice cream thaw at room temperature for a bit, and then scoop out a hearty one with your ice cream scoop.

If you make this Dairy-Free Strawberry Ice Cream recipe, or any Happy Healthy Mama recipe, I would LOVE to see it! Please take a pic and share it on Instagram or the Happy Healthy Mama Facebook page and tag me @happyhealthymama ?

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If you’re looking for more strawberry recipes, scroll below the recipe card to see some favorites liked for you.

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Strawberry Ice Cream recipe dairy free no refined sugar

Dairy-free Strawberry Ice Cream


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This dairy-free Strawberry Ice Cream is made with coconut milk and naturally sweetened with honey. No ice cream maker required!


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup honey, or to taste

Instructions

  1. In a blender, blend the frozen strawberries, coconut milk, and honey until you have a smooth mixture.  Taste and add more sweetener if you prefer.
  2. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container (I used a loaf pan cover with plastic wrap and foil), cover tightly, and freeze until solid, at least 3 hours.  Enjoy!

Notes

To make this vegan with no honey, use agave nectar instead of honey.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours (chill time)
  • Category: desserts
  • Method: no bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 194
  • Sugar: 18.7 grams
  • Fat: 12 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 23 grams
  • Protein: 1.5 grams

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This post was first published May 2018. A video was added May 2019 and the more texted added 2024.

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  1. slope 2 says

    March 5, 2025 at 2:36 am

    Thanks for sharing about Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

    Reply
  2. Charity says

    July 15, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    This homemade vegan strawberry ice cream sounds absolutely delightful, especially with its creamy texture and natural sweetness from coconut milk and honey/agave nectar. It’s great to hear it’s such a hit with Meghan, and I love that it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought ice creams. Plus, the fact that it’s a no-churn recipe makes it even more appealing for a quick summer treat! Can’t wait to try it out myself. 🍓🍦

    Reply
  3. Kristi says

    May 29, 2024 at 4:40 pm

    Would this work with almond milk instead of the coconut milk?

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    • Maryea says

      May 30, 2024 at 1:55 pm

      I don’t think it would be as good since almond milk doesn’t have any fat, but I do think it would work.

      Reply
    • Romeo romeo says

      August 2, 2024 at 9:22 am

      Maybe try cashew? I would make my own though and make it more creamy using less water. A fatty plant milk should work though. Almond isn’t fatty enough, unless you split it with coconut milk or cashew. Or make your own almond milk and use less water to make it creamy. Or use a plant creamer like ripple or something.

      Reply
  4. Carmela says

    June 19, 2023 at 8:42 am

    Could I use fresh strawberries or do they have to be frozen?

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    • Maryea says

      June 22, 2023 at 1:30 pm

      Fresh will work also!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    April 12, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Hiya !!
    Do you think this recipe would work with an icecream Maker as we bought one last summer and it would be a waste of money not to use it 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      April 12, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      Yes I think it’d be much better in an ice cream maker!

      Reply
  6. vex 3 says

    November 25, 2019 at 3:03 am

    The non-dairy strawberry ice cream you make is delicious and not fat. I really love this ice cream.

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    July 2, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    I just made this and it is fantastic! I had a ton of fresh picked strawberries so I made a double batch. I did cut my sweetener down just because my berries were very sweet. I only used a total of 1/4 c honey, which was plenty sweet for me. I also added the juice of a small lemon and a slash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      July 2, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      So happy you enjoyed this Emily!

      Reply
  8. fnaf 2 says

    May 23, 2019 at 3:23 am

    Wonderful article, thanks for putting this together! This is obviously one great post.

    Reply
  9. Jackie says

    April 26, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Hello, I am wanting to try this recipe. Could I use 2% A2 milk instead?

    I am allergic to dairy milk.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      April 29, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      Yes i think that will work.

      Reply
  10. Steph says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Wow, I never heard of anyone using coconut milk to make ice cream! Do you think it would be better to mix it up periodically while it’s in the freezer or is it just fine if you let it freeze solid? I’m running out to the store right now to pick up the ingredients. Can’t wait to give it a shot!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 7, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      It’s fine without doing that, but I do think that would make it even better! I hope you love this!

      Reply
  11. Kitchen Stuff says

    April 15, 2016 at 3:18 am

    I love strawberries so much! I can eat anything with strawberries anytime of the day. I won’t let this recipe pass without trying it!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      April 15, 2016 at 10:56 am

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  12. Bill says

    October 11, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks for your great recipe. I love ice cream so i made it by myself after reading your post. Awesome

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 12, 2015 at 6:28 am

      Glad to hear you liked this!

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    July 26, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    I wonder if I could use an ice-cream machine? We’d love to enjoy tonight instead of waiting the three hours for it to freeze. I’ll report back the results. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      July 29, 2013 at 8:22 am

      I’m sorry but I don’t have any experience with ice cream machines. Please let me know if you tried it! Sorry for the late response on this; your comment got lost among the contest entry comments!

      Reply
  14. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    June 22, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    This looks so delicious! I hope your move went well!

    Reply
  15. Allison Z says

    June 14, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    This looks delicious! This reminds me of summer birthday ice cream. This remi ds me, what did you give Luke for his 1st birthday? I have an MSPI baby too (plus no nuts, seeds, legumes) and I’m trying to gather ideas for her 1st birthday cake in late July. You’re blog has been a Godsend to me during my breastfeeding and elimination diet struggles. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

    Reply
  16. Connie M says

    June 11, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    If you can’t wait for the 3 hours I know a secret… keep your can of full fat coconut milk in the fridge and mix the solid part with the frozen berries and add whatever sweetener you like, I have only used agave nectar. The ice cream is ready when out of my food processor. Happy moving Maryea!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      June 19, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Great idea! I will definitely try that next time. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Ann-Louise says

    June 10, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    What a fresh and summery recipe! I’ve made your chocolate-coconut “pudding pops” several times and we all love them. I don’t think this ice cream will last long in the freezer either…

    Reply
  18. Michelle says

    June 10, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    This looks great! I’ve made mousse with coconut milk and cocoa, but this fruit version sounds delicious! I’d love to have you link it up on ShareAtopia.com!

    Reply

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