This easy No-Churn Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream is rich and creamy. Just blend all ingredients in the blender, pour into a loaf pan and let the magic happen. In a few hours, you have a creamy luscious ice cream that resembles a classic store bought version.
If you haven’t noticed, this is the first ice cream recipe on Nurture My Gut. Yup, it’s true! I have been working on vegan ice cream recipes for the last few years and unfortunately, all I get is something I am not proud to share.
The flavors are amazing but the texture is icy. Tis the reason, no yummy ice cream recipes, until now! I have finally discovered the secret to creamy ice cream!
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Okay, it’s not really a secret! Just check out the ingredients in store bought vegan ice creams and you will findxanthan gumin the list. I was actually avoiding adding xanthan gum to my ice cream because I wanted to keep the ingredients clean and minimal, but with so many failures, I decided to give it a chance. I am so glad that I did! The texture is just like an ice cream full of dairy. Seriously, this is so creamy! I am looking forward to making more No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream Recipes for you.
Addingxanthan gum(corn free version)is truly the secret to an extra creamy No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream. You do not even need an ice cream maker, just blend your ingredients, pour into a container and freeze for 5-6 hours. Let your ice cream thaw for a few minutes and then its ready to scoop into bowls or onto my gluten free waffle cones.
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Author:Ester Perez
Total Time:5 hours 5 minutes
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This easy No-Churn Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream is rich and creamy. Just blend all ingredients in the blender, pour into a loaf pan and let the magic happen. In a few hours, you have a creamy luscious ice cream that resembles a classic store bought version. This recipe is included in the deliciousNo-Churn Vegan Ice Creams E-Bookwhich includes 8 creamy ice cream recipes.
Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until creamy.
Add to a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 4-5 hours for a soft serve ice cream and 5-6 hours for a “firm” ice cream or overnight. Allow to thaw for 5 minutes before serving.
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This recipe is included in the No-Churn Vegan Ice Creams E-Book. Want more recipes? Check out The No-Churn Vegan Ice Creams E-Book with 8 vegan creamy ice cream recipes free from dairy, eggs, refined sugars and gluten.
Prep Time:5 hours 5 mins
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The secret is nothing more than coconut milk. Full-fat, creamy coconut milk. Other vegan milk substitutes, like almond milk or soy milk, just don't cut it when it comes to ice cream.
Kaminsky says that you'll get the best results from dairy-free counterparts that are higher in fat such as canned coconut milk. She typically uses almond milk as her base, but other non-dairy milks can work (steer clear of rice milk because it tends to be too watery).
Plant-based fats are the best way to thicken vegan ice cream. Coconut cream, full-fat coconut milk and coconut oil will give the creamiest and thickest results. Cornstarch and tapioca starch can also be used to thicken but the end result will be a little more icy and a little less creamy.
Because of this, ice crystals form which create a grainy or sandy mouthfeel in the finished product. Some solutions include adding proteins, food gums and other hydrocolloids to bind the water during the freezing process.
Here are some common examples of plant-based milks used in non-dairy ice cream: Coconut Milk: Taken from the pulp of a coconut, the milk is rich and creamy thanks to a high saturated fat content. To save on calories and fat, try light coconut milk or a blend of coconut and almond milk.
Blends of vegetable oils (60% to 80% coconut oil or palm kernel oil with 20% to 40% of a liquid oil such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, or olive oil) are often used in vegan ice cream production to obtain the optimum amount of solid fat.
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For starters, vegan ice cream is made with different ingredients than regular ice cream. Vegan ice cream makers use soy milk, sugar, and corn syrup as a substitute for regular milk. Regular ice cream, on the other hand, uses cow's milk and eggs as main ingredients for its creamy texture.
Most vegan ice creams are made with coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk. All of those bases come from plants, and none include anything that comes from an animal. If, however, an ice cream is made with coconut milk but contains egg, it is dairy-free but not vegan, since it has egg.
A common - and better - emulsifier for ice cream is soy lecithin, which can be derived from soybeans, sunflowers and rapeseed. Soy lecithin has a neutral taste, and also allows you to make egg-less ice cream.
Guar, acacia, and xanthan gum can all be added to a recipe while cold. They can be blended into a recipe without needing to heat for them to activate. These ingredients are all similar in that they are thickener but they all have slightly different thickening properties. Guar creates a smooth creamy texture.
Coconut cream is a versatile ingredient that makes an excellent vegan substitute for heavy cream. While it can be purchased pre-made, it's also simple to make at home using coconut milk. Simply chill a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight, open it and pour the liquid contents into another container.
Whole milk – I don't recommend replacing it with reduced fat or skim. Whole milk's higher fat content ensures that the homemade ice cream comes out creamy, not icy. Cane sugar – For sweetness.
Cornstarch: Often used in non-custard ice creams, cornstarch mixed with milk helps thicken the base and create a smooth mouthfeel. Gelatin: Adding a small amount of gelatin to the ice cream mixture improves texture by reducing ice crystal formation and creating a smoother consistency.
The addition of this enhances the texture of ice cream by preventing the formation of large ice crystals. Xanthan gum produces ice cream that is high in fat without requiring heavy cream. Xanthan gum works as a thickening agent in the liquid base of ice cream and stabilizes the emulsion of fat particles in the water.
Plant-based alternatives to milk include almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk. For eggs, you can use substitutes like flaxseed or chia seed eggs, mashed bananas, or tofu. Cheese alternatives include options made from nuts (like cashews or almonds), soy, or nutritional yeast-based varieties.
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