Almond Milk Ice Cream - Just 5 Ingredients! (2024)

Deliciously smooth and ultra creamy, this almond milk ice cream recipe is made with just 5 ingredients!

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Homemade almond milk ice cream recipe

Whether you’re vegan, trying to cut back on dairy, or simply curious to try something new, almond milk ice cream is the perfect choice.

Dairy free ice cream is hugely popular right now, and even large mainstream companies such as Halo Top, Haagen Dasz, Breyers, So Delicious, and Ben & Jerry’s are jumping on board, offering their own lines of nondairy ice cream flavors in regular grocery stores nationwide.

But almond milk ice cream definitely isn’t new for me.

I’ve been making the creamy nondairy treat at home for over a decade!

And today this almond milk dessert joins the growing list of vegan ice cream recipes I’ve posted on the blog, including all of the following:

Banana Ice Cream

Vegan Ice Cream

Coconut Ice Cream (reader favorite)

Keto Ice Cream

Oat Milk Ice Cream

Cashew Ice Cream

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How to make ice cream with almond milk

The recipe is made with no soy, no coconut milk, no oil, and no eggs.

And it can also be dairy free, corn syrup free, banana free, sugar free, and nut free.

It has no cashews, no preservatives, guar gum, or xanthan gum, and there’s no ice cream maker required either.

To make the recipe, you simply whisk everything together and pour the mixture into ice cube trays. Freeze until solid.

Blend the frozen almondmilk ice cubes in a high speed blender until completely smooth, using the tamper to blend everything evenly.

Either enjoy your nondairy ice cream directly from the machine or freeze it for about an hour to achieve a firmer texture reminiscent to premium ice cream.

If you prefer, the recipe can be made in an ice cream machine. Blend everything together, pour into the machine, and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

The frozen vegan dessert tastes best the day it is made, due to the lack of preservatives. However, leftovers can technically be frozen. Thaw before serving.

Readers also love this Avocado Ice Cream

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Almond Milk Ice Cream Flavors

Chocolate: Follow the recipe for vanilla almond milk ice cream below, and add one fourth cup of cocoa powder or cacao powder. Feel free to throw in some mini dark chocolate chips or pieces of homemade Vegan Brownies after churning!

Peanut Butter: Choose peanut butter in the recipe below, and increase it to two thirds cup for a stronger peanut butter flavor if desired.

Mint Chocolate Chip: Use a neutral nut butter such as raw cashew or Coconut Butter in the base recipe below, and add one eighth teaspoon pure peppermint extract, or more for a stronger mint flavor. Be sure your extract says pure and peppermint on the label.

Strawberry: Use only one and a half cups of almond milk in the recipe below. Add half a cup of mashed strawberries, and use a neutral nut butter such as raw cashew, macadamia nut, or coconut butter. Stir in another half cup of diced strawberries if desired just before serving.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Use the base recipe below, and stir in pieces of your favorite cookie dough or the dough of any of these Healthy Cookies recipes.

The base recipe can be no churn, sugar free, low carb, keto, and of course vegan.

And yes, other types of milk, such as soymilk, coconut milk, and cashew milk, work for this ice cream as well. One of my favorites is Almond Breeze almond cashew blend, or you can even make your own almond milk or Oat Milk at home and use that!

Serve the ice cream with Blueberry Crisp or Protein Banana Bread

Above – watch the video how to make almond milk ice cream.

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Almond Milk Ice Cream

An easy and dairy free creamy almond milk ice cream recipe you can make at home!

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Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Yield 4 – 6 servings

5 from 429 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Almond Breeze Almond Milk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup nut butter of choice, or allergy-friendly sub
  • 1/3 cup sweetener of choice, sugar free if desired
  • 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • *If you don’t have an ice cream maker or high-speed blender, see these directions.

    Whisk together all ingredients. If you have an ice cream maker, simply pour the mixture in and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions for your specific machine. Or if you have a high-speed blender such as a vitamix, pour the whisked ingredients into ice cube trays and freeze, then blend the frozen cubes until smooth, using the machine’s tamper to help it blend evenly. Either eat straight from the machine or freeze an hour for a firmer texture. Due to the lack of preservatives and filler ingredients, homemade ice cream is best the day it’s made – however you can technically freeze for up to a month and thaw before eating.

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Notes

Also be sure to try this Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream.

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Almond Milk Ice Cream - Just 5 Ingredients! (2024)

FAQs

Is almond milk ice cream healthy? ›

Ice creams made from lighter plant-based milk, such as almond milk, can be much lower in calories. Ice creams that use plant-based milk are also usually lower in other nutrients, such as fat, protein, and micronutrients. Another way to make nutritional comparisons is by looking at the ingredient list.

Can I use almond milk instead of whole milk to make ice cream? ›

You can make creamy ice cream without dairy. All you need is almond milk and eggs to create a delicious custard-like ice cream that is so creamy and rich no one will believe it's really dairy free.

What is almond ice cream made of? ›

In the same pot, toast 1 cup sliced almonds until deeply golden, about 5 minutes. Add cream, milk, sugar and salt to the pot and simmer until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk yolks.

How to make ice cream 5? ›

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream
  1. Set Aside a Bowl With Ice. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and set a clean bowl over it. ...
  2. Mix and Simmer Milk, Cream, Sugar, and Vanilla. ...
  3. Beat the Eggs. ...
  4. Add Milk Mixture. ...
  5. Thicken the Custard. ...
  6. Strain the Custard. ...
  7. Move It to the Ice Cream Maker. ...
  8. Transfer and Freeze.
May 2, 2023

What is the healthiest ice cream I can eat? ›

Some healthier brands of low-calorie ice cream include:
  • So Delicious Dairy Free. ...
  • Yasso. ...
  • Chilly Cow. ...
  • Arctic Zero. ...
  • Cado. ...
  • Enlightened. ...
  • Breyers Delights. ...
  • Ben & Jerry's Moo-Phoria Light Ice Cream.
Aug 28, 2019

What is the best milk for ice cream? ›

Nearly any milk will work, and you can substitute half-and-half for the cream. Ideally you want ingredients with a high fat content because these will create a creamy texture when cooled. Remember that we're just experimenting here, so try what you have on hand!

Does almond milk ice cream have carbs? ›

So Delicious Dairy Free Almond Milk Vanilla Ice Cream (0.5 cup) contains 26g total carbs, 21g net carbs, 4.5g fat, 1g protein, and 130 calories.

Is Breyers almond milk ice cream vegan? ›

Published February 15, 2017 by PETA Staff. Last Updated September 9, 2022. Update: The Breyers website now features not one but two flavors of delicious almond milk ice cream.

What is the secret ingredient to ice cream? ›

The cream cheese helps create an ice cream with a denser, smoother texture. As explained by TASTE, cream cheese acts as a stabilizer in ice cream, preventing water from seeping out of the milk and cream as well as preventing the formation of ice crystals that detract from ice cream's creaminess.

How to make ice cream at home in 10 minutes? ›

Step 1In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out excess air and seal. Step 2Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7 to 10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.

Is there anything unhealthy about almond milk? ›

Almond milk can be a great plant-based option for those avoiding cow's milk. Unsweetened varieties are naturally low in calories and sugar while providing plenty of vitamin E. That said, almond milk is low in protein and sweetened types can be loaded with sugar.

What is the healthiest ice cream to eat at Dairy Queen? ›

ORDER: Good Ol' Cups and Cones

Simple is best – a small vanilla or chocolate cone will only set you back 230 or 240 calories, respectively. Portioned controlled Dilly bars weigh in at an average of 220 calories per bar.

Which milk is best for ice cream? ›

Don't worry too much if you don't have whole milk or heavy cream. Nearly any milk will work, and you can substitute half-and-half for the cream. Ideally you want ingredients with a high fat content because these will create a creamy texture when cooled.

Is flavored almond milk healthy? ›

Sweetened almond milk contains added sugars. Unsweetened almond milk is free from added sugars and only has naturally occurring sugar. Additionally, almond milk contains far less protein than dairy milk, and both the sweetened and unsweetened varieties contain comparable quantities.

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