Description
This vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe is a refreshing frozen dessert! It’s made with coconut milk, fresh mint leaves, peppermint extract, and chocolate chips. The easy recipe is creamy, dairy-free, and gluten-free. You can make it with an ice cream maker or follow the no churn instructions in a blender. You’ll love this mint chocolate dessert for summer! #mintchocolate #mintchocolatechip #minticecream #icecream #veganicecream #coconutmilkicecream #frozendessert #nochurn #icecreamrecipe
Ingredients
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- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional, for color)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp peppermint extract (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Instructions with an ice cream maker (best method)
- The day before making this ice cream, place the ice cream maker churning bowl inside the freezer. It should chill for 24 hours.
- Add full-fat coconut milk, fresh spinach, sugar, mint leaves, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Pour mixture into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the ice cream maker‘s instructions. During the final 2-3 minutes, add mini chocolate chips.
- 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.
- Remove ice cream from the freezer. Thaw for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Enjoy!
Instructions without an ice cream maker (no churn)
- Add full-fat coconut milk, fresh spinach, sugar, mint leaves, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- 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).
- Remove ice cream from the freezer. Thaw for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ice cream maker vs. no churn: I recommend using an ice cream maker because it will create a creamier consistency.
- How to store: Store mint chocolate chip ice cream inside an airtight container with a lid. Keep in the freezer and enjoy within 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
