16 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

If you’re looking for a tasty way to cool down, this roundup of vegan ice cream recipes is a great place to start. Each recipe is completely dairy-free, but still rich, creamy, and full of flavor!

Over the years, I’ve spent a loooot of time experimenting with different bases and techniques, and I’ve finally perfected my go-to vegan ice cream recipe that turns out smooth and scoopable every time (and no one will know it’s vegan!). If you’re new to making homemade ice cream, I also wrote a full review of the Cuisinart ice cream maker I use, where I share my experience after making dozens of batches.

One of the best things about making dairy-free ice cream at home is how customizable it is. From coconut milk and cashew-based recipes to bright fruit flavors and classic chocolate, there are soooo many ways to create creamy vegan ice cream without any dairy.

In this round-up, you’ll find everything from classic favorites to fun seasonal flavors. Whether you’re new to making vegan ice cream or just looking for new ideas, there’s something here for everyone!

P.S. Most recipes are mine, but I added a few other bloggers as well to add a bit of variety!

VEGAN ICE CREAM RECIPES

1. Vegan Lemon Crumble Ice Cream

We’re taking one of my favorite spring flavors – lemon, and turning her into a creamy, dreamy ice cream. I feel like when people think of lemon desserts, it’s usually things like lemon loaf, lemon bars, or maybe sorbet. But lemon ice cream? Soooo underrated.

An ice cream container in the background with a scoop of ice cream at the forefront.

2.Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

This strawberry basil ice cream is the perfect way to welcome the warm weather! It’s a twist on a classic flavor in the best way. Made with full-fat coconut milk, cashews, fresh strawberries, and a hint of basil, it’s vegan-friendly and 100% dairy-free.

A scoop of ice cream in a white bowl with strawberries scattered on the ground next to it.

3. Vegan Carrot Cake Ice Cream

This vegan carrot cake ice cream is basically your favorite springtime dessert in frozen form! With warming spices, a creamy coconut-cashew base, and a swirl of vegan cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect treat for warmer days.

A hand holding a cone of carrot cake ice cream with carrots in the background.

4. Homemade Black Sesame Ice Cream

This Homemade Black Sesame Ice Cream is creamy, subtly sweet, and full of deep, roasted sesame flavor. It combines naturally sweet dates with cashews and coconut milk to create a silky texture that’s both indulgent and wholesome, and the perfect treat for sesame lovers.

Multiple cones topped with black sesame ice cream in individual glass cups stacked in a carrying case

5. Vegan Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Few things are better than banana pudding, however this vegan banana pudding ice cream may just take the cake. It’s creamy, perfectly sweet, and insanely delicious. It’s the best of both worlds!

A hand holding a cone of banana pudding ice cream with the container in the background

6. Sweet Corn & Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

This sweet corn and strawberry swirl ice cream is the perfect balance of creamy and fruity. Fresh strawberries are swirled through a smooth dairy-free corn ice cream base, creating a surprisingly delicious combination that tastes like summer in every bite.

A hand holding a cone of corn and strawberry swirled ice cream

7. Coconut Lime Ice Cream

This Coconut Lime Ice Cream is ultra creamy thanks to the avocado added in! It’s a refreshing combination that everyone loves. It’s also dairy free and paleo, as well as vegan, so pretty much everyone can eat it.

A top down shot of three bowls of vibrant green ice cream with limes scattered nearby

8. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

This refreshing mint chocolate chip ice cream is made with fresh mint leaves for a naturally bright flavor. Studded with chocolate pieces and completely dairy-free, it’s a classic flavor that tastes even better homemade.

A scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream in the forefront with the container in the background.

9. Ginger Peach Sorbet

This refreshing, homemade Peach Sorbet is made with ripe yellow peaches, sweetened with a zingy ginger simple syrup. The easy peach sorbet recipe is a great way to beat the temps on hot summer days. With its simple ingredients, you can wow your family and friends with this perfect summer treat in no time.

A bowl of a peach sorbet with another bowl in the background and peaches off to the side

10. Macadamia Nut Ice Cream

No matter if you churn it in the Ninja Creami for a smooth, creamy scoop or let it set in the freezer the classic way, this macadamia nut ice cream is easy, indulgent, and utterly satisfying. Sprinkle on toasted macadamias, vegan chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a truly decadent treat.

A top down shot of a bowl of macadamia nut ice cream with a gold spoon and macadamia nuts scattered around

11. Roasted Peach Ice Cream

This roasted peach ice cream captures the flavor of peak summer in every scoop. The peaches are roasted first to concentrate their natural sweetness and bring out a deeper, caramelized flavor. Blended into a creamy dairy-free base, the result is a smooth, fruity vegan ice cream that’s both bright and wonderfully indulgent.

Someone taking a scoop out of a pint of peach ice cream using an ice cream scoop

12. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

If you love pumpkin pie, this dairy-free pumpkin pie ice cream will quickly become a favorite. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are blended into a creamy vegan base, creating a cozy fall dessert in frozen form.

A bowl of pumpkin ice cream with three scoops on a green background

13. Easy Vegan Lavender Ice Cream Recipe

This homemade Vegan Lavender Ice Cream is easy to make, rich and creamy. This dairy-free lavender ice cream combines a few simple ingredients. With a flavor that’s downright delicious! and made with just 4 ingredients. Perfect scoops for ice cream cones. No ice cream maker? No problem. This recipe includes churn and no-churn methods.

Two bright purple scoops of ice cream in cones

14. Pistachio Ice Cream with Chocolate Bits

This pistachio ice cream is creamy, nutty, and dotted with little pieces of chocolate for the perfect contrast. Made with a dairy-free base, it’s a simple but elegant flavor that’s perfect for pistachio lovers.

An ice cream cone with a scoop in it resting in a container of ice cream.

15. Toasted Coconut and Cherry Jam Ice Cream

This toasted coconut and cherry jam ice cream combines nutty, toasted coconut with sweet ribbons of cherry jam. The result is a rich and slightly tart dairy-vegan ice cream that’s full of texture and flavor.

A girl holding a cone with three scoops of ice cream in it with cherry chunks

16. Mango Sorbet

Mango sorbet is such a refreshing dessert on a hot summer day. It’s creamy and smooth with just a hint of tartness from fresh lime juice. With just a few ingredients, it’s a snap to throw together. This mango sorbet recipe is a real recipe for classic sorbet, so it does require an ice cream maker.

An ice cream cone with mango ice cream laying on it's side with specks of lime on top of it and by the side

Whether you’re craving something fruity, chocolatey, or rich and creamy, I hope you found a vegan ice cream recipe here that you’re excited to try.

And if you end up making one, I’d love to hear about it! Let me know in the comments which flavor sounds the best to you or if you have a favorite vegan ice cream flavor I should try next.