This dairy free mint chocolate chip ice cream is a fabulous non dairy dessert that everyone can enjoy. Made with vegan-friendly ingredients this is one chilled dessert you’ll feel great about sharing.
You’re going to love this tasty dairy free ice cream recipe. Made with just a few ingredients and steps you can have a wonderful chilled dessert in the freezer and chilling to perfection in what feels like no time at all. Made with vegan chocolate and coconut milk, this is a wonderful ice cream alternative to anyone trying to reduce their dairy intake.
Non Dairy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
When you want a non dairy dessert that reminds you of the best mint chocolate chip ice creams out there, this one is a great substitute. I find that it reminds me a lot of the Breyer’s Mint Chocolate chip ice cream, and while it’s not an exact replica, it certainly is a tasty alternative and amazingly delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Ice Cream Recipe
- It’s perfect for those with dairy sensitivities. A lot of us have dairy sensitivities, so while I certainly don’t make all our meals dairy-free, I do have a tendency to replace the dairy in many of our foods.
- It lasts forever. Well, not really, but it can be frozen for up to several weeks, so even if you’re not a big ice cream eater and you’re only making a batch for yourself to enjoy once in a while, it can last a pretty long time.
- It’s healthier. Unbelievably this dairy free mint chip ice cream is actually a healthier choice compared to those made with full fats like the storebought dairy-filled ice cream. So if you’re trying to reduce your sugars and make healthier choices and still looking for a tasty treat to reward yourself with, then you’ll love this ice cream!
Ingredients
Coconut milk: You will want to use 2 cans of Thai Kitchen unsweetened coconut milk for the base of this recipe.
Dairy free milk: Use 1/2 cup of any dairy free milk that you prefer. I used Silk Vanilla Soy Milk.
Sugar: To sweeten the ice cream you will need 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Mint extract: Adding in 1 1/2 teaspoons of milk extract will give us a more traditional taste. Note that this is NOT peppermint.
Chocolate: For scattered chocolate pieces throughout the dessert you will want to use 1-2 ounces of chocolate that has been grated into smaller pieces. I put it in the fridge for about 5 minutes, then just grated a couple of squares by hand.
How to Make Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Combine all ingredients except the chocolate shavings and whisk to dissolve sugar. Pour into an ice cream maker.
Follow the directions on your ice cream maker to begin mixing- mine just requires the push of a button.
When the mixture has thickened slightly, add the grated chocolate, a little at a time.
After about 30 minutes, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze until solid, about 4-5 hours.
Coconut Milk Tips For Success
Not all brands are created equal! I actually had 2 different kinds on hand when I made this the first time, and one had twice the fat content of the other. While fat is not something that you want swimming around in all your foods, for ice cream, fat means that creamy consistency that everyone loves. So go for Thai Kitchen Unsweetened coconut milk- it works best for this recipe.
Also, if you want to jump-start the whole freezing- thickening process, put the cans of coconut milk in the fridge for a few hours prior to mixing.
Enjoy!
Dairy-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cans Thai Kitchen unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup any other dairy-free milk- I used Silk Vanilla Soy
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 1-2 oz grated vegan chocolate bar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except the chocolate shavings and whisk to dissolve sugar.
- Pour into an ice cream maker.
- Follow the directions on your ice cream maker to begin mixing- mine just requires the push of a button.
- When mixture has thickened slightly, add the grated chocolate, a little at a time.
- After about 30 minutes, transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze until solid, about 4-5 hours.
Nutrition
Can I use peppermint instead of mint?
If you would like to, you can make this recipe using 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil or peppermint extract instead of mint extract. This would make the ice cream taste a lot more like a peppermint candy cane, so if you’re looking for a more wintery flavored treat, this can certainly do it for you.
Why is mint chocolate chip ice cream not green?
This ice cream will not automatically become green like the store-bought ice creams you usually find. This is because those ice creams have added food coloring to give it a green touch. If desired, you can add in a few drops of green food coloring to make this ice cream look more like those ones.
How long is homemade ice cream good for?
This ice cream can be kept stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or longer. You’ll want to enjoy the ice cream sooner rather than later because as it ages it may develop little ice crystals and flavor loss but if you have a great storage system in place, you may be able to get it to last even longer.
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Made with vegan chocolate and coconut milk this dairy free mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe is one that you can feel great about serving up and sharing with everybody. you’re going to love this tasty non dairy dessert!
Heather and Jake says
Yum, sounds deeelicious! I've been dairy free for several months now, and I totally miss ice cream and cheese. So it's always nice to find recipes that make up for those losses! Now all I need to get is an ice cream maker- it's on my wish list! Right now my "ice cream" is frozen bananas blended up with a scoop of peanut butter and cocoa powder,and frozen till solid. It's
Utah Deal Diva says
Heather- TRY it! You'll love it! <br /><br />I tried that recipe too- I apparently have issues with peanut butter ice cream. 🙁 I tried another with Nutella and it was sooooo gross!! Way too thick. I did create a dairy-free fudgesicle recipe though that's awesome- I'll have to post that one too!
Heidi says
3-4 drops would make it REALLY REALLY pepperminty!
Candi says
Bless you!!! I've got dairy allergies, but don't usually let that stop me from eating ice cream (but I certainly pay the price)! However, my 6 month old is EXTREMELY allergic to dairy, so while nursing her I have to be absolutely 100% dairy, egg and beef free. Not such a big deal, except that I totally miss ranch dressing, cheese and most of all, ice cream. I've tried the soy
Utah Deal Diva says
Heidi- I updated it to 1-2 drops. I accidentally put 3 drops in a glass of water tonite and thought I was going to die, lol. <br /><br />I like the store-bought soy ice cream, but HELLO- $6 for a pint that I can eat in one sitting? No thank you! 😉
Alexis and Justin says
Thank you! I love so delicious mint chocolate chip coconut ice cream, and this sounds like it will taste very similar but for a fraction of the cost! I have followed your coupon blog for a while and will now bookmark this one!
Jamie Kaufmann says
yum! looks great! can you tell us more about the vegan chocolate at walmart?! <br /><br />milkallergymom.blogspot.com
Tabitha says
I will definitely be trying this! I make ice cream for my family once a week, so I'm excited to try it!
Kaitlyn~ says
Can you substitute honey for the sugar?
Jennifer says
My dd has a dairy allergy, so I will definitely have to try this, thanks!
Anonymous says
Is there anything we can substitute for the coconut milk? My son can't have coconut or dairy:(.
Utah Deal Diva says
Sure- You can substitute in rice milk or soy milk for the coconut milk. Your "ice cream" will just have an icier texture to it since there's less fat. I bet your son won't mind at all though!
Laura Ringer says
Great recipe! I used Silk coconut milk and added green food coloring. Check it out: http://iwantham.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/dairy-free-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream/#more-596
Dianne Dickerson says
Thai Kitchen Coconut milk comes in different sized cans. What size does the recipe require?