Description
This blueberry vegan ice cream is creamy, refreshing, and dairy-free. Made with fresh blueberries, coconut cream, and maple syrup, it’s a simple summer dessert you can make without an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup full-fat coconut cream
½ cup almond milk or oat milk
¼ cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse fresh blueberries or let frozen blueberries thaw slightly.
- Add blueberries, coconut cream, almond/oat milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container and cover.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours, then stir well to break up ice crystals.
- Repeat stirring every hour until fully frozen (about 4-5 hours).
- Let soften for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add ½ cup of soaked cashews when blending.
If you prefer a low-sugar version, replace maple syrup with stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping for a softer texture.
You can add mix-ins like crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or dark chocolate chips before freezing for added flavor and crunch.
For a richer taste, use a blend of coconut cream and oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg