Love matcha but cutting back on dairy and sugar? This Ninja Creami Coconut Matcha Ice Cream is creamy, refreshing, and totally vegan and sugar-free.
Okay, so I usually make my green tea ice cream with condensed milk—just like in my matcha mochi ice cream. It gives that sweet, rich flavor that reminds me of store-bought pints.
Even my favorite vanilla base almost always has condensed milk in it! But if you’re skipping lactose or watching your sugar, this version hits the spot. It’s still creamy, still packed with matcha flavor—just lighter and better-for-you.
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- Why You'll Love This Version of Matcha Ice Cream?
- 🛒What You’ll Need
- Easy Swaps and Bonus Add-Ins
- How to Make Coconut Matcha Ice Cream?
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Other Flavors You’ll Want to Try Next 🍨
- Makes Enough to Share (But You Might Not Want To)
- 🌀What You’ll Need in Your Kitchen
- Quick Tips
- 🤔 Your Questions, Answered!
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Coconut Matcha Ice Cream (Vegan, Sugar-Free)
Why You'll Love This Version of Matcha Ice Cream?
- No dairy, no gums, no pudding mix
- Uses full-fat coconut milk for creamy texture
- Made with ceremonial grade matcha
- Naturally refined sugar-free with monk fruit
- Only a few ingredients, all gluten-free and vegan
🛒What You’ll Need
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Full-fat Coconut Milk – Gives your ice cream that creamy, dreamy texture
- Unsweetened Matcha Powder – Go for ceremonial grade matcha if possible
- Vanilla Extract – Just a splash for warmth
- Pinch of Salt – Balances everything out
Easy Swaps and Bonus Add-Ins
- Swap coconut milk with cashew milk (less creamy but still tasty)
- Swap maple syrup with agave or date syrup
- Add collagen powder (vegan) for added protein
- Add shredded coconut for crunch
How to Make Coconut Matcha Ice Cream?
- Blend: Toss everything into a blender or food processor.
- Freeze: Pour into a Ninja Creami Deluxe pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Spin: Use the "Lite Ice Cream" setting. If it looks crumbly, hit that re-spin button.
- Enjoy: That’s it. Creamy, healthy, non-dairy ice cream!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Toasted Coconut 🥥: Adds crunch and boosts coconut flavor.
- Cacao Nibs 🍫: A little bitter, but perfect contrast to the sweet base.
- Fresh Berries 🍓: Adds a juicy, tangy pop.
- Crushed Almonds 🌰: For extra crunch and nuttiness.
- Matcha Dust 🍵: A little sprinkle on top makes it feel fancy.
Other Flavors You’ll Want to Try Next 🍨
- Matcha & Mango Swirl – Drop mango purée after the first spin.
- Matcha Choco-Chip – Fold in mini vegan chips.
- Matcha Vanilla Swirl – Layer vanilla base and matcha base.
- Tropical Matcha – Pineapple + coconut combo.
- Strawberry Matcha Cream – A twist on strawberries & cream.
Makes Enough to Share (But You Might Not Want To)
This recipe is made in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, which yields about 4 servings. Perfect for a family dessert—or meal prep for matcha addicts.
🌀What You’ll Need in Your Kitchen
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Quick Tips
- Always freeze on a level surface
- Let pint sit out 2–3 minutes before spinning
- Use the "Re-spin" button if crumbly
- Don’t overfill the pint container
🤔 Your Questions, Answered!
It's best to use ceremonial-grade matcha for a smoother flavor. Culinary-grade matcha can be more bitter and is typically used for baking.
You can use cashew cream as an alternative, but it may slightly alter the flavor and texture.
Related Recipes
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Ninja Creami Coconut Matcha Ice Cream (Vegan, Sugar-Free)
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 24 ounce Ninja Creami Container Pint
- 1 Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Unsweetened Coconut milk (in can)
- 2 tablespoon Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
- 3 tablespoon Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla exract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend together coconut milk, matcha powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring not to exceed the maximum fill line.
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- After freezing, process the pint in the Ninja Creami using the "Lite Ice Cream" setting.
- If the texture is crumbly, use the "Re-spin" function until creamy.
Notes
- Always freeze on a level surface
- Let pint sit out 2–3 minutes before spinning
- Use the "Re-spin" button if crumbly
- Don’t overfill the pint container
Rose says
Hope you all enjoy this matcha coconut ice cream as much as we do! It’s one of my favorite healthy homemade ice cream recipes—creamy, dairy-free, and packed with flavor. Let me know if you try it—I’d love to hear what you think!