Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream is easy to make at home and is a healthy treat!
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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
- In a blender, blend the strawberries, coconut milk, and honey/agave nectar until you have a smooth texture.
- Taste and add more sweetener if you prefer.
- 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 Questions
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.
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If you’re looking for more strawberry recipes, scroll below the recipe card to see some favorites liked for you.
Dairy-free Strawberry Ice Cream
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This dairy-free Strawberry Ice Cream is made with coconut milk and naturally sweetened with honey. No ice cream maker required!
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup honey, or to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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
More Healthy Strawberry Recipes
Have a lot of strawberries on your hands like me? Try one of these strawberry recipes that my whole family loves! Whether you are looking for a dessert, appetizer, breakfast, or a snack there’s a great strawberry recipe here for you.
Strawberry-Banana Yogurt Muffins
Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Cups
This post was first published May 2018. A video was added May 2019 and the more texted added 2024.
Omg, this vegan strawberry ice cream recipe sounds amazing and so easy! Perfect for a hot day. I’m definitely trying this, especially since I’m always looking for healthy treats. Reminds me of chilling and playing Block Blast Club online games!