20 Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream Recipes

Though a terrific dairy-free alternative, almond milk is known to be quite thin and watery.

With that in mind, you might think that these almond milk ice cream recipes will be lackluster.

Trust me when I say they’re not! In fact, they’re incredibly rich and creamy, and the trick is to find the right ingredients to help make them more luscious. 

That’s why you’ll see plenty of chocolate and banana recipes along with nut butter and frozen fruits. 

Just keep in mind that dairy-free doesn’t mean vegan. Some recipes are vegan-friendly, but others use eggs for richness.

1. Almond Milk Ice Cream

This three-ingredient almond milk ice cream is both dairy-free and 100% vegan. But don’t think that means it’s bland!

Sweetened with maple syrup, this dairy-free ice cream recipe uses cashews to create a wonderfully thick and rich texture.

Use this as a base and add anything from dark chocolate chips to chopped nuts or fruit.

2. No-Churn, Dairy-Free Creamy Almond Butter Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem! This mouth-watering no-churn almond butter ice cream just needs a decent blender and 5 minutes of your time.

Using dates for natural sweetness and creamy natural almond butter for taste and texture, you’d never know this ice cream isn’t store-bought.

Fold through some roasted almond for crunch, or serve with extra almond butter.

3. Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

In case you didn’t know, if you blend frozen bananas (in a decent, good-quality blender), it looks and tastes just like ice cream!

It’s pure magic and the best natural frozen dessert ever.

The trick is to use the ripest bananas around and to freeze them completely solid before blending.

This recipe takes it a step further, adding almond butter, cacao powder, and almond milk to make it smooth, rich, and creamy. 

4. Almond Custard Ice Cream Recipe

Eggs are often used to make recipes thicker and more rich. This recipe is no exception. 

Almond milk custard is just as silky smooth, and decadent, and it makes the perfect base for any ice cream.

So if you’re just dairy-free and not fully vegan, this is the recipe to try.

5. Salted Double Chocolate Almond Ice Cream

Full of rich chocolate flavor and oodles of wonderful texture, this ice cream recipe is ridiculously addictive.

Made with coconut milk for added richness, this also includes chopped almonds and dark chocolate chips for pops of crunch in every bite.

6. Double Dark Chocolate Ice Cream – Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan

This double dark chocolate ice cream is perfect for the chocolate lovers in your life. 

Loaded with chocolate protein powder for an added kick, there’s also plenty of dark chocolate chips in the mix. 

Bananas act as the base, making this crazy thick and sinful.

7. Keto Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

Avocados might not be as thick as frozen bananas, but they make this keto ice cream silky smooth and ultra-creamy.

Use almond milk to bring everything together and full-fat coconut milk for the most luscious finish.

With just 2 grams of carbs per serving, you can go ahead and have a second bowl!

8. Dairy-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Perfect for hot summer days, this dairy-free mint chip ice cream is as cool and refreshing as it is creamy. 

Using real mint leaves for flavor and color, the pale green hue is stunning, especially against the dark chocolate chips. 

Just don’t forget to remove the leave before making the ice cream!

9. Vegan Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream

With its savory and nutty taste, this tahini and chocolate ice is nothing like the overly sweet treats you’ll get in the grocery store.

The light nuttiness of the tahini enhances the chocolate perfectly, making it even more intense and rich, not to mention the added thickness it provides.

10. Paleo Cookie Dough Ice Cream

What’s better than creamy ice cream filled with soft, chocolatey cookies dough bites? How about all that, but make it dairy and gluten-free!

The almond flour and butter cookie dough is soft yet stable enough to hold its shape as you swirl it into the ice cream, which is sweetened with coconut cream and honey.

Freeze the cookie dough and add it to the ice cream maker right at the end to evenly distribute.

11. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Nice Cream

If you like peanut butter and banana smoothies, this ice cream will hit all the right notes. It’s sweet, nutty, and crazy-rich.

Throw in some mini chocolate chips and dairy-free caramel to make this extra sinful.

This recipe needs just four ingredients and a good blender. Go ahead and add extra bananas if you want it super-duper thick.

12. Dragon Fruit Ice Cream

Dragon fruit is probably the most stunning fruit around, and this ice cream is sure to put a smile on your face.

Just look at that color!

If you want a dairy-free almond milk ice cream recipe that will leave your friends speechless, this should be at the top of your list.

13. Caramel Almond Crunch Nice Cream

Between the date caramel, sweet banana base, and spiced maple-almond topping, this is one recipe you won’t want to share. 

The crunchy almond topping is baked and cooled, adding lonely texture to the mix along with nutty goodness.

Layer everything in a tall glass and be ready to serve seconds!

14. Mango Nice Cream

Tropical mango pairs perfectly with sweet bananas to make this vibrant and delicious dairy-free ice cream.

Add turmeric to the mix, and this might even be considered healthy! Plus, it helps to balance the sweetness and enhance the yellow color.

15. Berry Nice Cream

Looking for a low-calorie vegan ice cream that looks as good as it tastes? This berry recipe is all that and more. 

Using just four ingredients, this frozen banana nice cream uses that bag of frozen mixed berries we all have tucked away in the freezer. 

And since the bananas are sweet, you don’t need to worry about adding extra sugar.

16. Blueberry Avocado Nice Cream

Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, avocados are a well-known superfood that’s mild enough to blend into this ice cream without overpowering the blueberry taste.

Speaking of blueberries, if you need a few extra antioxidants in your diet, this ice cream recipe will do the trick.

Start with frozen ingredients for the thickest and most creamy finish.

17. Mocha Nice Cream

This almond milk ice cream recipe is for the iced coffee lovers in the crowd. With one bite of this, you won’t need to go out for that daily fix anymore.

It’s so sweet and refreshing with just the right amount of chocolate and coffee taste. Surprisingly, the bananas flavor pairs well with the coffee, too!

18. Strawberry Nice Cream

If there’s a more scrumptious combination than strawberry and banana, I’ve yet to find it. 

I often start my day with a strawberry and banana smoothie, but now I might have to have a bowl of this strawberry nice cream instead. 

It’s stunningly pink and full of fruity taste, plus it scoops like a dream.

19. Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

Not only is this mint chip nice cream loaded with bananas and dates, but it also uses real mint leaves for flavor.

You’ll need plenty of dark chocolate chips for this; the smaller, the better, so they distribute evenly through the mix. 

If you prefer it with a less sweet banana taste, feel free to replace some with frozen avocado instead.

20. Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

This cinnamon roll recipe is like eating your favorite breakfast pastry in ice cream form. It’s super creamy, wonderfully spiced, and deliciously sweet.

The secret to getting that Cinnabon taste is in the cream cheese swirl.

Mix that with the cinnamon ice cream, and you’ll want more than one bowl.
Serve with dairy-free shortbread crumble on the top for a buttery crunch.