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No Dairy, No Problem: 61 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

Scoop up summer with 61 vegan ice cream recipes: creamy, dreamy, and 100% dairy-free. Perfect for plant-based cravings and hot days.

Aug 21, 2021

by Megan McFadden

No Dairy, No Problem: 61 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

Introduction

Summer is almost over, so we should enjoy the hot weather with ice cream. In my case, I keep anticipating making my first YouTube video on tasting as many vegan mint chip ice creams as possible. Sadly, that’ll have to wait a while longer.

In the meantime, let’s study our ice cream flavors and make some vegan ice cream today, including but not limited to the following.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Peach Ice Cream Bars
Ice Cream Snickers
Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream
Mango Ice Cream

1. Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream

At New Pioneer Co-op, I had the best brownies ever: Mexican brownies. They had a nice combo of sweetness and spiciness. Since we’re talking more about ice cream than brownies, try this Mexican hot chocolate ice cream from Dora’s Table.

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If this sounded good, check out my blog posts on vegan Mexican recipes and vegan hot cocoa.

2. Peach Ice Cream Bars

I keep seeing huge boxes of peaches at Hy-Vee, which look so good. Then, I remember that there is no way I can eat a 16-pound box of peaches by myself without wasting most of it.

I could eat some peaches by making some peach ice cream bars with the help of Thank You Berry Much.

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Another option is to make these peach recipes.

3. Ice Cream Snickers

My dad is a huge fan of Snickers, especially the ice cream ones. Try some vegan ice cream Snickers from Minimalist Baker.

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If you have a sweet tooth like my dad, you may like learning about some vegan-friendly candy brands and making vegan candy recipes.

4. Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi is one of the best desserts ever. Grab your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream to create some strawberry mochi ice cream from The Korean Vegan.

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Here’s my vegan strawberry blog post.

5. Mango Ice Cream

I should buy frozen mango more often than fresh ones because I’m not good at telling which ones are ripe versus spoiled versus overripe.

If you have some frozen mango chunks, try this mango ice cream recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen.

6. Blue Moon Ice Cream

If you’re from the Midwest, you’ll probably recognize blue moon ice cream invented in Wisconsin. Make vegan blue food coloring to create this blue moon ice cream from Simply Whisked.

7. Superfood Ice Cream Bars

One of the top rules of cooking and baking is to make these activities fun instead of chores. In this case, Feasting on Fruit used various colors to make these ice cream bars exciting and neat.

8. Biscoff Ice Cream

I’m surprised how many vegan desserts are made out of Biscoffs. For example, here is some Biscoff ice cream from Rainbow Nourishments.

9. Coffee Ice Cream

Many people need an excuse to have some more caffeine. Even though I don’t relate, coffee ice cream from Loving It Vegan sounds like a good reason to consume some late-night caffeine.

10. Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Blueberries fascinate me because they have so much flavor for being so small and fragile. Try some vegan blueberry cheesecake ice cream from The Vegan 8.

11. Drumsticks Ice Cream Treats

One ice cream that gives me nostalgia is Nestlé Drumsticks. Even though I don’t like nuts, they remind me of some good times I’ve had with my family.

Make your own vegan Drumstick with the help of Namely Marly.

12. Mint Chip Ice Cream

In case anybody is taking notes, mint chip is my favorite ice cream flavor. Try some homemade vegan mint chip ice cream, a recipe by Rainbow Nourishments.

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I had nine different vegan mint chip ice creams in one of my parents’ freezers to make a YouTube video on the ultimate vegan ice cream taste test.

13. Black Sesame Ice Cream

I found this ice cream flavor while exploring the vegan blog The Viet Vegan, and it was one of the last ice cream flavors I would have thought of when making ice cream.

Here is their vegan black sesame ice cream recipe.

14. Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles

Ice cream popsicles are a thing. For instance, here are some strawberry shortcake ice cream popsicles by Murielle Banackissa.

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Try some more vegan popsicle recipes.

15. Vanilla Ice Cream

The first homemade ice cream flavor you should make is vanilla because it’s much easier to make plain ice cream over super-flavored ice cream.

Here is some vegan vanilla ice cream from Domestic Gothess.

16. Tempura Ice Cream

Fried ice cream has been associated with Tex-Mex food thanks to Chi-Chi’s, but it is also associated with other cuisines. For example, tempura ice cream is a fan favorite across Japan.

Cheers to vegan tempura ice cream from Broke Vegan Bank.

17. Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry’s has a decent amount of vegan ice creams, which includes this dairy-free vegan Cherry Garcia. If you prefer homemade over store-bought food, create some vegan Cherry Garcia ice cream at home, thanks to What Great Grandma Ate.

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You may also enjoy my vegan cherry blog post.

18. Dark Chocolate Nice Cream

Nice cream is ice cream that is made out of bananas instead of dairy. Here is some dark chocolate nice cream from Beaming Baker.

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Have more banana recipes.

19. Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Chunky Monkey is another Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor. Have some vegan Chunky Monkey ice cream from Emilie Eats.

20. Ice Cream Cake

One of the top questions that my family members have on their birthdays is where is the ice cream cake. Try some vegan ice cream cake from Zardyplants.

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Here are some vegan cake ideas.

21. Brownie Ice Cream

Brownies sound good right now. Have some brownie batter ice cream from The Big Man’s World.

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22. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

One of my sisters loves peanut butter so much that she’ll spoon it from a jar. Here is some chocolate peanut butter ice cream from Paleo Running Momma.

23. Peppermint Ice Cream

If you have any leftover candy canes from last Christmas, here’s an idea for you. Make some peppermint ice cream from Loving It Vegan.

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Here are additional peppermint recipes.

24. Pumpkin Ice Cream

Fall starts next month, so you should get a can or two of pumpkin purée now in case there’s a shortage like last year. You can now use some to make this pumpkin oat ice cream from My Quiet Kitchen.

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Another is making more vegan pumpkin recipes.

25. Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream

Every fall, we go through Clayton County and Prairie du Chien to see the leaves changing colors and visit apple orchards.

Grab your favorite apple to make some apple cinnamon ice cream from The Clean Eating Couple.

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Then, make more apple recipes.

I like sandwiching ice cream in chocolate chip cookies. Voilà, the perfect dessert after a long day of work.

Something similar is this cookie dough ice cream sandwich from Make It Dairy Free.

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Also, here is my vegan cookie blog post.

27. Turmeric Ice Cream

Rumor has it that turmeric is an excellent health food. I don’t believe that for one second, but if you want to feel healthier while eating ice cream, create some turmeric ice cream with the help of Create Mindfully.

28. Vanilla Birthday Cake Ice Cream

I have a summer birthday, so it’s nice enough outside to have ice cream on my birthday cake without feeling cold. Here is some vanilla birthday cake ice cream from The Vegan 8.

29. Dippin’ Dots

My youngest brother said a college student stole some Dippin’ Dots from the local waterpark. Since they were initially in a -50°F freezer, they melted and got frozen again. By the time that guy started handing the Dippin’ Dots out at a party, the Dippin’ Dots were super hard.

Try these vegan Dippin’ Dots from Chef Ani.

30. Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

It is watermelon season, so it’s the perfect time to have some watermelon mint ice cream from Feasting on Fruit.

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Another idea is to read my vegan watermelon blog post.

31. S’more Ice Cream

My dad likes to get out a John Deere tractor wheel rim to have a bonfire and s’mores with the family. If you want to try something different, make some s’more ice cream from Make It Dairy Free.

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Here are additional vegan s’more recipes.

32. Persimmon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

I’ve seen persimmons in the exotic fruit section and even tried getting some when I had a Misfits Market box subscription. Sadly, they were spoiled, so I haven’t had the chance to eat some fresh ones yet.

After I do, I want this persimmon vanilla bean ice cream from Vegan Yack Attack.

33. Mason Jar Trifles With Berry Swirl Ice Cream and Lemon Cake

One of my relatives likes to make trifles for grad parties and family reunions because they are easy to make and super delicious. Try this ice cream trifle from The Full Helping.

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Here are additional vegan grad party food ideas. You may also like these lemon recipes.

34. Mango Pineapple Turmeric Ice Cream

Mango and pineapple together get me to think of vacationing and beaches. Try some mango pineapple ice cream from Healthy Girl Kitchen.

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If you like pineapple too, check out my blog post on vegan pineapple recipes.

35. Paddle Pop Squares

Paddle Pop is a brand of Streets ice cream, which is made in Australia. Try some vegan Paddle Pop squares from Crazy Vegan Kitchen.

36. Raspberry Nice Cream

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to have some pink food. Here’s some raspberry nice cream from TwoRaspberries.

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Here is some vegan dating advice and more raspberry recipes.

37. Aquafaba Ice Cream

Aquafaba is the liquid found in chickpea cans. After opening some, try creating this aquafaba ice cream from The Hidden Veggies.

38. Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Nice Cream

In June and July, strawberries and rhubarb are in season, just in time for the heat of summer. Here’s a strawberry rhubarb nice cream recipe from Feasting on Fruit.

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For more ideas, check out my vegan rhubarb blog post.

39. Medjool Date Cashew Butter Fudge Coconut Ice Cream

My family has told me that dates make you poop. I’m unsure if that’s true, but that won’t discourage me from trying this date ice cream from Fit Mitten Kitchen.

40. Coconut Ice Cream

When people aren’t using bananas (nice cream), it’s common to use coconut milk to make dairy-free ice cream. Here is some coconut ice cream from Loving It Vegan.

41. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Popsicles

South Dakota State University is known for inventing cookies and cream ice cream. Have these cookies and cream ice cream popsicles from Green Smoothie Gourmet.

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Cookies and cream ice cream is one of many traditional American recipes.

42. Strawberry Ice Cream

When people describe their ice cream as no-churn, that means this recipe doesn’t use an ice cream maker. For example, here’s a no-churn strawberry ice cream recipe from My Kids Lick The Bowl.

43. Chai Ice Cream

My sister-in-law has an Instagram account dedicated to tea. If you like tea too, you may like this chai ice cream from Minimalist Baker.

44. Avocado Ice Cream

Avocado ice cream was the first vegan ice cream I tried because of Cado, an avocado ice cream brand. It’s super good, but it can get a little pricey.

Have some avocado ice cream from Feel Good Foodie.

45. Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

Before I went vegan, I used to go to church breakfasts and always had some yummy frosted cinnamon rolls there. At least I can have vegan cinnamon roll ice cream from Real Food with Jessica.

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Make these cinnamon recipes.

46. Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Pecans can be in more things besides pecan pie. For instance, here is some butter pecan ice cream from My Quiet Kitchen.

47. Chocolate Milkshake

Oftentimes, milkshakes are made with ice cream. One example is this chocolate milkshake from The Elephantastic Vegan.

48. Gingerbread Nice Cream

Many believe that it’s never too late or early in the year to have ice cream. So if you want some ice cream for Christmas, make some gingerbread nice cream from Feasting on Fruit.

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Then, have more gingerbread recipes and some Christmas recipes.

49. Vegan Coconut Hibiscus Ice Cream

PlantYou has a blog segment called Scrappy Cooking where this blogger makes recipes out of commonly thrown-away food scraps. It’s a great reminder to waste less and use more in the kitchen.

For example, some flowers, like hibiscus, are edible and can be used in cooking. Here is some hibiscus ice cream from Pineapple and Coconut.

50. Cashew Ice Cream

Cashews are great because they can make your cooking creamier and due to not having that strong of a taste. Try some cashew ice cream from Loving It Vegan.

51. Chocolate Chickpea Ice Cream

Earlier, I mentioned an ice cream recipe made from aquafaba. If you want to make ice cream with chickpeas instead, here is some chocolate chickpea ice cream from Nutriciously.

52. Ice Cream Bread

Lizzo made ice cream bread trendy on TikTok in 2020, and she even made it vegan due to being vegan. As a result, bloggers like Make It Dairy Free created versions of her famous vegan ice cream bread recipe.

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For more breakfast ideas, read my vegan breakfast blog post.

53. French Silk Ice Cream

I’ve heard of French silk pie but not of it as an ice cream flavor until now. Try some French silk ice cream from Feasting on Fruit.

54. Mint Oreo Ice Cream Cake

You can never have too much ice cream cake. Here is a mint Oreo ice cream cake recipe from The Banana Diaries.

55. Strawberry Ice Cream Pie

Cakes aren’t the only dessert that can contain ice cream and still taste good. Ice cream pies exist too. Make a strawberry ice cream pie with the help of Bianca Zapatka.

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Here are more vegan pie recipes.

56. Blackberry Ice Cream

My favorite fruit is blackberries. Have some blackberry ice cream from The Greedy Vegan.

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For additional inspiration, try some more vegan blackberry recipes.

57. Moose Tracks Ice Cream

My family and I saw a decent amount of moose in Alaska, which has nothing to do with this ice cream flavor. Have some Moose Tracks ice cream from Vegan Dollhouse.

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Here’s my vegan Alaska travel guide.

58. Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches

I don’t get the appeal of Pillsbury Funfetti because it’s just vanilla cake with extra sprinkles, but it’s successful because it’s been around for decades

Try some Funfetti ice cream sandwiches from Pies and Tacos.

59. Rocky Road Ice Cream

Last year, we had a farm kitten named Rocky Road until we gave the kitty away to our old babysitter and her family. Rocky Road died not too long after we gave her away, probably from getting ran over or eaten by an eagle.

Here is some vegan Rocky Road ice cream from World of Vegan.

60. Pistachio Ice Cream

I’ve been discouraged from trying pistachios because I’m used to seeing them with shells. If you have a thing of pistachios handy, make some pistachio ice cream from Feasting on Fruit.

61. Baked Alaska

If you like ice cream cake, this recipe is for you. Try this vegan baked Alaska from Gretchen's Vegan Bakery.

Conclusion

No matter the season, ice cream is always a welcome treat, and with these 61 vegan recipes, there's no need to miss out on the creamy, dreamy indulgence.

Whether you’re cooling off on a summer day, celebrating a special occasion, or just in the mood for a sweet snack, there’s a plant-based scoop here for you. From fruity and refreshing to rich and decadent, these recipes prove that dairy-free doesn’t mean joy-free.

So grab your favorite cone, bowl, or spoon, and get ready to churn up some delicious magic—no cow required.