Almond milk has a reputation for being thin or watery. You might assume this means frozen desserts made from it will turn out icy or lackluster.
I am happy to report that simply isn’t the case with these 20 recipes. The secret lies in adding ingredients like nut butters and frozen fruit to create a luscious texture.
While everything here is dairy-free, please note that some options use eggs and are not vegan.
1. Mango Nice Cream
Tropical mango joins forces with sweet bananas to create this vibrant treat. It is absolutely delicious.
You can add a bit of turmeric to the mixture as well. This ingredient helps balance the sweetness level while enhancing that bright yellow color.
It might even count as healthy.
2. Almond Custard Ice Cream Recipe
Recipes often rely on eggs to provide thickness and richness. This specific option is no exception to that rule.
The almond milk custard turns out silky smooth. It feels quite decadent and serves as a flawless base for any flavor.
This is the one to pick if you are dairy-free but not strictly vegan.
3. Vegan Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream
This treat offers a savory and nutty profile. It avoids the overly sweet trap that many grocery store pints fall into.
The subtle nuttiness from the tahini does a wonderful job of enhancing the chocolate flavor. It makes the taste intense and rich while providing extra thickness.
4. Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
Eating this feels like enjoying a breakfast pastry in frozen form. It is wonderfully spiced and supremely creamy.
The true secret to achieving that Cinnabon flavor lies in the cream cheese swirl. Mix that into the cinnamon base and you will definitely want a second bowl.
You can add a dairy-free shortbread crumble on top for a buttery crunch.
5. Almond Milk Ice Cream
This three-ingredient recipe is completely vegan and dairy-free. Do not assume that makes it bland.
Cashews help create a wonderfully thick texture while maple syrup provides the sweetness. You can use this as a blank canvas for mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or fruit.
6. Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
Dragon fruit is easily one of the most stunning fruits you can find. This ice cream will definitely put a smile on your face.
Just look at that incredible color. Keep this recipe at the top of your list if you want to leave your friends speechless with a dairy-free almond milk dessert.
7. Blueberry Avocado Nice Cream
Avocados are a famous superfood packed with healthy fats and vitamins. They are mild enough to blend into this treat without overpowering the blueberry flavor.
This is a great option if you need to sneak more antioxidants into your day. Start with frozen ingredients to ensure the finish is creamy and thick.
8. Double Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
This dessert is ideal for the serious chocolate lovers in your circle. It gets an added kick from chocolate protein powder.
You will also find plenty of dark chocolate chips in the mix. Bananas act as the base to make the final result sinful and crazy thick.
9. Strawberry Nice Cream
I have yet to find a better combination than strawberry and banana. I usually enjoy those flavors in a morning smoothie.
Now I might have to switch to a bowl of this nice cream instead. It is stunningly pink and scoops like a dream.
10. No-Churn Almond Butter Ice Cream
You do not need an ice cream maker for this one. This mouth-watering recipe only requires a good blender and five minutes.
Natural almond butter provides the taste while dates add natural sweetness. You would never guess this wasn’t store-bought.
Fold in roasted almonds for crunch.
11. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Nice Cream
This ice cream hits all the right notes if you enjoy peanut butter banana smoothies. It is crazy-rich and nutty.
Toss in dairy-free caramel and mini chocolate chips to make it extra special. You only need a blender and four ingredients.
Add extra bananas if you prefer it super thick.
12. Dairy-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This treat is perfect for hot summer days. It is just as creamy as it is cool and refreshing.
Real mint leaves provide both the flavor and the color. The pale green hue looks stunning against dark chocolate chips.
Just remember to remove the leaves before you make the ice cream.
13. Caramel Almond Crunch Nice Cream
You will not want to share this recipe thanks to the date caramel and sweet banana base. A spiced maple-almond topping adds nutty goodness.
The topping is baked and cooled to provide lovely texture. Layer everything in a tall glass and prepare to serve seconds.
14. Salted Double Chocolate Almond Ice Cream
This recipe is ridiculously addictive and full of rich chocolate flavor. It uses coconut milk for added richness.
You will also find wonderful texture throughout the mix. Dark chocolate chips and chopped almonds provide pops of crunch in every single bite.
15. Berry Nice Cream
This is the one to pick if you want a low-calorie vegan ice cream that tastes as good as it looks. It uses just four ingredients.
You can use that bag of mixed berries you likely have tucked in your freezer. The bananas provide enough sweetness that you do not need to add sugar.
16. Keto Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
Avocados make this keto treat ultra-creamy even though they aren’t as thick as frozen bananas. Full-fat coconut milk provides a luscious finish while almond milk brings it all together.
There are only 2 grams of carbs per serving. You can definitely go ahead and enjoy a second bowl.
17. Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Blending frozen bananas in a quality machine creates something that tastes exactly like ice cream. It is pure magic.
The trick is using the ripest fruit you can find and freezing it solid. This version adds cacao powder and almond butter to make the result rich and smooth.
18. Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream
This nice cream uses real mint leaves along with dates and bananas. You will need plenty of dark chocolate chips for the mix.
Smaller chips are better so they distribute evenly. Feel free to replace some of the banana with frozen avocado if you prefer a less sweet taste.
19. Paleo Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Imagine creamy ice cream filled with soft bites of chocolatey cookie dough. This recipe delivers all that while remaining gluten and dairy-free.
The almond flour dough is stable enough to hold its shape when swirled into the honey-sweetened base. Freeze the dough bites first before adding them to your machine.
20. Mocha Nice Cream
This recipe is for the iced coffee lovers out there. One bite of this might replace your daily cafe fix.
It is sweet and refreshing with a balanced chocolate and coffee flavor. The banana taste surprisingly pairs quite well with the coffee.