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A vanilla aquafaba ice cream cone with sprinkles.
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Aquafaba Ice Cream (Vegan No Churn Ice Cream)

A simple way to make vegan ice cream without an ice cream maker.  Free of dairy, gluten, and nuts.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, vegan
Keyword aquafaba ice cream, vegan ice cream
Diet Gluten-Free Option, High Protein, Nut-Free, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 182kcal
Author Monica Davis

Ingredients

For the Aquafaba Ice cream base:

  • 3/4 cup aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas)
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Blended Milk Mixture:

  • 3/4 cup plant-based milk of choice (like soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil or any other neutral flavored oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (additional for vanilla ice cream)

Or Pick One of the Additional Flavor Options:

  • 1/2 cup berries or fruit
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee
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Instructions

  • Drain a can of chickpeas into a medium-sized mixing bowl and sprinkle with some cream of tartar.  (This will be 3/4 cup of aquafaba liquid).
  • Beat on high speed with a mixer for 6 minutes until very fluffy.
  • Add a tbsp. of vanilla and beat again for about a minute.
  • Continue beating the aquafaba while slowly adding the powdered sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until well blended and very fluffy. (This should take about 2 more inu)tes).  Make sure to beat the aquafaba for a total of 9 minutes from start to finish.

Blend the Milk Mixture and Flavor of Choice

  • Put milk of choice, oil, and any flavor of choice (Berries, chocolate, coffee, etc)  into a blender and mix for about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the fluffy aquafaba a little at a time, folding in.  Don't over-stir or your ice cream will lose its fluffiness. 
  • Pour into a freezer-safe container and immediately freeze for at least 4 hours to set completely.  

Notes

  • Be sure not to overbeat once the milk mixture has been added.
  • Omit the oil to make it fat-free. (It's just not rich and creamy without oil).
  • Use canned coconut milk instead of other plant-based milk.  (If using coconut milk, there is no need to add additional oil.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.1mg