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17 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes That Don’t Require a Machine

Now more than ever, it’s a great time to be dairy-free. The proof is in the pudding ice cream. Here are 17 easy, dreamy, totally dairy-free ice cream recipes that don’t even require a fancy machine.

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keto paleo no churn vanilla ice cream recipe
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Keto, Paleo No-churn Vanilla Ice Cream

Let’s start with the basics.

Vanilla And Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream

The secret ingredient? Cashews.

dairy free no churn dark chocolate ice cream recipe
The Nosh Life

Dairy-free No-churn Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

It’s actually not too good to be true.

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No-churn Tahini Cardamom Ice Cream

Psst: It requires only four ingredients.

No-churn Mango Turmeric Ice Cream

It’s almost—dare we say?—good for you.

Matcha Coconut Ice Cream

Proof that it’s easy being green.

Four-ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream

The ultimate flavor combination.

No-churn Pistachio Ice Cream

It’s ultra-creamy, thanks to an avocado base.

No-churn Blender Strawberry Ice Cream

Bonus points if you use in-season strawberries.

Dairy-free Lemon Ice Cream

Summer in a cone.


Roasted Strawberry And Ginger ‘ice Cream’

Can you say “artisanal?”

Blueberry Ice Cream

It’s like a smoothie…but better.

Salty Honey Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Trust: The tiniest pinch of salt, and this dessert sings.

Coconut Oreo Ice Cream

Even your kids will love it.

No-churn Coffee Ice Cream

Permission to eat this for breakfast, granted.

coconut peach ice cream recipe
A Saucy Kitchen

Coconut Peach Ice Cream

Roast your peaches for maximum flavor.

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What did we tell you? Dreams do come true.

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