Vegan Matcha Ice Cream

This vegan matcha ice cream recipe is creamy, refreshing, and perfect for green tea lovers! It’s made with just 6 ingredients including coconut milk, matcha powder, and chocolate chips. You can make the recipe with an ice cream machine or no churn style (with a blender instead). It’s entirely dairy-free, gluten-free, and surprisingly so easy to make!

The best dairy-free matcha ice cream

If you’re a fan of matcha powder, this is the ultimate ice cream flavor for you! This recipe puts the popular Japanese green tea powder to delicious use, making a bright green dessert that’s fun for all sorts of occasions.

This vegan matcha ice cream is wonderfully creamy and refreshing. You’ll be surprised to learn how easy the recipe is. It uses 6 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry at home. Plus, you can make it with an ice cream machine OR without an ice cream maker (using a blender instead).

Since matcha and chocolate pair incredibly well together, we’ll add chocolate chips while churning it. However, you can add any mix-in of your choosing. Try it with brownie chunks, Oreo cookies, or chocolate fudge sauce – the options are endless!

PS: You’ll also want to try my Matcha Fudge if you love making matcha desserts.

What is vegan matcha ice cream made of?

This green tea ice cream is made with just 6 ingredients, with canned coconut milk being the main one.

• Coconut milk: Use full-fat canned coconut milk, not light coconut milk. The high fat content is crucial for creating a creamy texture. You can find canned coconut milk in the Asian cuisine section of your grocery store.
• Chocolate chips: I prefer using mini chocolate chips, but regular chocolate chips work just as well.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar creates a sweet flavor.
• Matcha powder: Matcha is a finely ground powder of Japanese green tea leaf. It’s loaded with antioxidants and produces a bright green color.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla helps create a sweeter flavor.
• Salt: Salt elevates the overall flavor.

How to make vegan matcha ice cream with coconut milk

For the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Step 1: Chill ice cream churning bowl in the freezer

First, the day before making this ice cream, store the ice cream maker churning bowl inside the freezer. It needs to chill for 24 hours.

Step 2: Blend and churn

Next, add full-fat coconut milk, sugar, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.

Then, pour mixture into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the ice cream maker‘s instructions. During the final 2-3 minutes, add chocolate chips.

Step 3: Chill in the freezer

After, transfer to a freezer-safe container. Cover and chill in the freezer for at least 4 hours (or until firm). Alternatively, you can just enjoy it immediately as soft serve.

Cover and chill in the freezer for at least 4 hours (or until firm). Alternatively, you can just enjoy it immediately as soft serve.

Lastly, remove ice cream from the freezer. Thaw for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Enjoy!

Can I make chocolate chip matcha ice cream without an ice cream maker?

Yes, you can! If you do not have an ice cream maker at home, you can still create no churn matcha ice cream. To make it without an ice cream machine, you will simply use a blender instead. The results will not be as creamy as the original instructions though, so keep that in mind.

1. Add full-fat coconut milk, sugar, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container. Add mini chocolate chips and swirl them around the mixture. Cover and chill in the freezer overnight (or until firm).
3. Remove ice cream from the freezer. Thaw for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Enjoy!

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How to store coconut milk matcha ice cream

Store this vegan matcha ice cream inside an airtight container with a lid. Keep it in the freezer and enjoy within 2 weeks.

If you try this Vegan Matcha Ice Cream, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below!

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