This dairy-free almond milk ice cream recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients. It is super refreshing and has a deliciously creamy texture.
Everyone has a food they never run out of at home, and for me that is almond milk. I drink it every day in my almond milk matcha latte and use it in my avocado milk.
But the most exciting and delicious way to enjoy almond milk? Dairy-free ice cream that tastes better than Ben & Jerry's or Hรคagen Dazs.
We were all amazed at how creamy the texture of this ice cream turned out. It was a super refreshing treat on a hot day.
This homemade almond milk ice cream recipe contains just 2.4g net carbs per serve. It is easy on the tummy since the fat content is low. I was surprised how creamy the texture turned out!
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Why This Recipe Works
Healthy. This ice cream is not only dairy-free, it is also low in fat and sugar-free. One portion contains just 2.4g net carbs. This means it is even suitable for people on a keto diet.
Easy. You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this almond milk ice cream recipe. And even better, you don't even need an ice cream maker, which always takes up so much space in the kitchen. If you have a high-speed blender, you're good to go. But it is possible to make it even without a blender. I explain all methods further down in the post.
Versatile. Just like vanilla ice cream, this recipe can be a starting point for so many exciting flavor experiments. I have listed a bunch of ideas here in this post. And I am looking forward to hearing what else you come up with. Let me know in the comments!
Ingredients
Below are the ingredients you need for the recipe:
Coconut Butter - Softened. Use a block or coconut butter in a glass jar. If it is soft or runny, you can use it straight away. Otherwise, melt it until you can scoop it.
Almond Milk - It's important to choose a good quality unsweetened almond milk. I like Plenish.
Sweetness - I like my ice cream sugar-free, which is why I used allulose. Allulose is the best low carb sweetener for ice cream because it sets soft like sugar. Other low-carb sweeteners, especially erythritol, will set harder. It is also possible to use honey, maple syrup or powdered coconut sugar if carbs are not a concern.
Vanilla extract
....and if you feel up to it, add mini keto cookie dough balls. Optional, but I highly recommend!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
This section contains step-by-step instructions and photos that show how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities
Step 1
Put all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness. Optional: Add a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Place an ice cube tray on a baking tray and fill in the ice cream mix. Put the mixture in the freezer to set.
Step 3
Add the frozen almond milk ice cubes to the blender and bend until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the blender bowl in between.
Step 4
If using, stir though the gluten-free cookie dough balls.
Step 5
Enjoy as a soft serve straight away or for a scoop-able ice cream, pour into a small loaf pan and freeze until just set.
Expert Tip
Almond milk ice cream sets hard if you keep it in the freezer overnight or longer. The reason for this is the low fat content of the recipe.
Here are 3 ingredients you can add to make it soft and easy to scoop:
- Add 2 tablespoons of MCT oil. Unlike coconut oil, it stays liquid at room temperature.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of vodka or another spirit.
- Add a pinch of xanthan gum or guar gum.
Ingredient Swaps
Nut butter. Replace the coconut butter with almond butter, cashew butter or another nut butter of your choice.
Peanut butter. Yes, you can also use peanut butter in place of the coconut butter!
Dairy-free milk. You wouldn't call it almond milk ice cream, but coconut milk, cashew milk or any other milk of your choice can be used. Note that oat milk contains as much natural sugar as dairy milk.
Different sweetener. Any sugar-free syrup can be used, or even coconut sugar or maple syrup if you are not bothered about keeping it sugar-free. Note that other low carb sweeteners will set harder than allulose.
Flavor Variations
Berries. Stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit. Blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries or blackberries. Also, increase the amount of coconut butter by 2 tablespoons.
Sugar-free chocolate chip. Use my homemade Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips or chop up a bar of Sugar Free White Chocolate.
Chocolate. Stir in ยผ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and increase the sweetener by 2 tablespoons.
Mint. Add ยฝ teaspoon of peppermint extract.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use an ice cream maker for this recipe. Simply prepare the mixture and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Mix together the ingredients, place in a shallow container and freeze. Take it out every 30 minutes or so and stir well to break up the ice crystals. Repeat until frozen.
Storage
The ice cream tastes best on the same day because then it is the smoothest and creamiest. But you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Be sure to freeze it in an airtight container.
Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour to soften.
More Healthy Ice Cream Recipes
I have a bunch of sugar free ice cream recipes on my website. Here are a few to try:
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Recipe
Almond Milk Ice Cream
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup coconut butter fluid / melted + cooled (130g)
- ยผ cup allulose 50g
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 480ml
- 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-in: Cookie Dough Balls
- 1 batch keto cookie dough
Instructions
- If using a block of coconut butter, place in a pan and melt on a low heat until runny. Allow to cool. If your coconut butter is runny or squishy, thereโs no need to do this.
- Place the allulose in a high speed blender and blitz until fine. Then add the rest of the ingredients and blitz again until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more if you prefer.
- Place the ice cube tray on a small baking tray and fill in the ice cream mix. Put the mixture in the freezer to set for about 2 hours. (Timings will vary depending on the size of your ice cubes.)
- Add the frozen almond milk ice cubes to the blender and blitz until smooth, about 1 - 2 minutes. You may need to use a spatula to scrape the sides a few times.
- Enjoy as a soft serve straight away or for a scoopable ice cream, pour into a small loaf pan.
- If using, stir through the keto cookie dough balls and freeze for 2 - 3 hours until set.
Nadine Carina
I made this ice cream and it was tasty! I still have a lot of coconut butter left, do you have other recipes with coconut butter? Thank you!
Katrin Nรผrnberger
I made a lovely coconut butter glaze for this keto lemon pound cake. You can also use coconut butter to make easy fat bombs, by blending it with blueberries, for example. Add sweetener to taste (or vanilla extract), and freeze it. I bet a cocoa version would also taste good.
Nadine
Could I use liquid allulose or honey instead?
Katrin Nรผrnberger
I have not tried it with either, but I think it should work as well.
Gyรถrgy Kovรกcs
Coconut butter is the same as coconut fat?
Katrin Nรผrnberger
No, coconut butter is not the same as coconut oil.
Victoria
Hi Katrina Iโm interested in your Almond milk ice cream recipe. Is coconut butter the same as coconut oil when it solid? I have never seen coconut butter on sale in the U.K. any suggestions where to buy coconut butter? Thanks
Katrin Nรผrnberger
Coconut butter is not the same as coconut oil. It tastes delicious all on its own. A good brand to get is Biona. You can get it in organic shops and also from Ocado.
Helliem
I'm from the uk and I just had to order coconut butter on Amazon
Trish
Hi
Love the flavour of the ice cream but we found there to be a gritty texture. Is that because I used Truvia?
Katrin Nรผrnberger
Yes, it is. Only with allulose you'll get a truly smooth ice cream. All other sugar free sweeteners recrystallise.
Trish
Thank you for replying!
I will try and find allulose and try again.
Thanks
Trish
Sylvia Fielding
Hi Katrin - thank you so much for all of your fabulous recipes - theyโre the very best on the internet. Could you please explain what coconut butter is? Is it the same as coconut oil, which is solid in the jar in the UK unless the weather is very warm. Iโve not seen coconut butter here. Thank you x
Katrin Nรผrnberger
Hi Sylvia, coconut butter is dried and creamed coconut flesh. Biona is a good brand. It is not the same as coconut oil.
Pam
Can I use cream of coconut in the can? I have never heard or seen coconut butter in Houston, TX
Katrin Nรผrnberger
No, that is not the same thing, unfortunately. Coconut butter is much firmer than coconut cream. It is solid.