Description
This Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is creamy, refreshing, and packed with rich chocolate pieces. Made without dairy or an ice cream machine, it is an easy frozen dessert perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 500 g dairy free whipping cream or thick scoopable coconut cream, chilled overnight
- 320 g dairy-free sweetened condensed milk (soy, coconut or oat)
- 3 tsp peppermint extract or 1 cup (30 g) fresh mint leaves
- Green food colouring as needed or 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach leaves (optional)
- 200 g finely chopped vegan chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- If using fresh mint and spinach leaves, blend 1/2 cup of the whipping cream with the mint and spinach leaves using a stick blender or blender until smooth and finely blended.
- If desired, strain the green mixture through a sieve, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp or keep it for extra color and flavor.
- Mix the condensed milk into the green mixture along with the vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
- If using peppermint extract and food coloring instead, stir them directly into the condensed milk along with vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the dairy-free whipping cream or coconut cream to a large bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula.
- Fold in the chopped vegan chocolate or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container or loaf tin and sprinkle extra chocolate on top if desired.
- Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve directly from the freezer or let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if needed for easier scooping.
- Store covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, use well-chilled dairy-free whipping cream or coconut cream.
- Fresh mint and spinach provide a natural green color and flavor.
- Add more peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor if desired.
- Store the ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
