Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream is the perfect dairy-free dessert! It’s so rich and creamy your guests won’t ever guess that it’s vegan. Because this ice cream has a cashew base and is not made of coconut milk, it truly tastes like a classic vanilla ice cream, rather than some sad approximation of vanilla ice cream with an odd coconut flavor.
Made with just 5 ingredients, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream can be whipped up in a jiffy. All you need to prepare this easy paleo dessert recipe is cashews, water, honey, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
I’ve been making this dairy-free ice cream recipe since we lived in New York City, before we moved to Colorado in 2002. In my New York days, when I was teaching yoga and hanging out with vegans, my raw food friends turned me on to the fact that cashews make a fantastic substitute for dairy.
Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup agave nectar or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch celtic sea salt
Instructions
- In a vitamix, combine all ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth
- Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to instructions
- Serve
Wondering how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker? You’ll definitely want to check out my quick and easy 2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream recipe. If you make my ice cream recipes tag @elanaspantry on Instagram or leave a comment below. I love seeing your kitchen creations.
We like to serve Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream over these easy paleo vegan dessert recipes!
Courtney says
Hello! Do you soak your cashews first or just do as is?
Elana says
Courtney, as is :-)