Vanilla ice cream is a classic dessert. It’s good on its own or ala a mode, with pie or brownies. However, many can’t enjoy the taste of ice cream because of dairy allergies. This dairy-free vanilla ice cream is made with coconut and is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant. In addition to being dairy-free, this ice cream recipe is also gluten-free, corn-free, nut-free, and contains no soy. It is perfect for a vegan or paleo diet, too. When Mena, from “Live Free & Thrive!” sent us this recipe, we just knew it would be a perfect addition to our Allergy-Friendly Recipes page. Mena’s blog is full of allergy-friendly recipes that are perfect for those with busy lives; we highly recommend checking her out.
Tips for Freezing Ice Cream
The most common way to make ice cream at home is with an ice cream maker. However, not everyone has one lying around, so a silicone mold used for making popsicles is perfect. You could also put the mixture into a freezer-safe food storage container and stir every 30 minutes until the ice cream has reached a preferred texture and consistency. If you love ice cream cones, we have you covered; follow our Vanilla Waffle Cone recipe.
Want to add flavor variations to this Dairy-Free Ice Cream?
Although we love the taste of pure vanilla ice cream, sometimes a little variety is nice. Follow the guide below to give this vanilla ice cream a flavorful twist;
- Double Vanilla: Add an additional tablespoon of vanilla extract, or use our Organic Double Strength Vanilla Extract.
- Caramel Vanilla Flavor: Add 2 pitted Medjool dates to the recipe.
- Orange Vanilla Flavor: Add 2 teaspoons of orange extract to the recipe.
- Vanilla Mint Flavor: Add 2 teaspoons of mint extract to the recipe.
- Fruit Flavor: Add 1/2 to 1 cup fruit of choice to the recipe.
Serves
Varies by method
Equipment
Silicone Popsicle Molds
Popsicle Sticks
Blender
Ice Cream Maker (Optional)
Freezer-Safe Container (Optional)
Ingredients
13.5 Ounces Coconut Cream
7.4 Ounces Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
3 Tablespoons Arrowroot Flour
2 Tablespoons Coconut Butter
1 Tablespoon Singing Dog Vanilla
1 Pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth.
Freeze in a silicone mold until desired consistency is reached
Nutrition: Vegan, Paleo, Corn- Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Nut-Free, No Soy
