Looking for a dairy-free vanilla ice cream recipe that’s creamy, smooth, and bursting with vanilla bean flavor? This Ninja CREAMi dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream is the perfect treat—simple, delicious, and made without gums or pudding mix!
I love ice cream, but dairy doesn’t love me back. That’s why I perfected this dairy-free vanilla ice cream recipe!
Many store-bought dairy-free ice creams have weird additives. I wanted a simple, clean, and delicious vanilla bean ice cream!
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- Why You'll Love This?
- What Is Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream?
- 🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Dairy-Free Ice Cream with Ninja CREAMi?
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍽️What Goes Well With This
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Why You'll Love This?
- No gums, no pudding mix – just clean, simple ingredients.
- Ultra-creamy texture – thanks to coconut and oat milk.
- Classic vanilla bean flavor – rich, smooth, and indulgent.
- Super easy to make – just blend, freeze, and spin!
- Dairy-free & gluten-free – perfect for special diets.
- Customizable – mix in your favorite flavors and toppings
What Is Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream?
Traditional vanilla ice cream contains cream and milk. This recipe swaps those for dairy-free alternatives.
The Ninja CREAMi machine gives it the same creamy, soft-serve consistency as traditional ice cream.
Once you try it, you won’t miss the dairy!
🛒Ingredients You'll Need
For this recipe, I use:
- Coconut milk – for a rich, creamy base.
- Oat milk – adds smoothness and balances the coconut flavor.
- Agave syrup – a natural sweetener with a mild taste.
- Vanilla bean paste – for that deep, Madagascar vanilla flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Swap oat milk → Almond milk or cashew milk.
- Swap agave syrup → Maple syrup or honey.
- Swap vanilla bean paste → Vanilla extract.
- Extra additions:
- Coconut flakes – for more coconut flavor.
- Almond butter – for a nutty twist.
- Cinnamon – for a warm, cozy taste.
How to Make Dairy-Free Ice Cream with Ninja CREAMi?
- Blend the Base – In a blender, combine the jar peaches (with juice) and frozen mango chunks. Blend until completely smooth. If your blender struggles, add a splash of peach juice or water to help it along.
- Freeze – Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours. Make sure to level the surface before freezing.
- Spin in the Ninja Creami – Once frozen solid, place the container in your Ninja Creami, select the sorbet function, and let it do its magic.
- Respin if Needed – If the sorbet is crumbly, add a tablespoon of juice and respin. This will give it a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Serve & Enjoy – Scoop into a bowl and dig in!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🍪 Crushed cookies – add a gluten-free cookie crunch!
- 🍫 Chocolate chips – dark chocolate chunks for a classic combo.
- 🥜 Peanut butter swirls – mix in some creamy peanut butter.
- 🥥 Toasted coconut – enhance the coconut flavor with some crunch.
- 🍓 Fresh berries – strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a fruity twist.
Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍯 Honey Vanilla – swap agave for honey.
- 🍌 Banana Vanilla – blend in half a banana.
- ☕ Vanilla Latte – add 1 teaspoon instant espresso.
- 🍫 Chocolate Vanilla Swirl – mix in melted dairy-free chocolate.
- 🥥 Coconut Vanilla – double the coconut milk and add toasted coconut.
- 🍊 Orange Creamsicle – add orange zest and juice.
- 🍎 Apple Pie Vanilla – mix in apple pie spice.
- 🌿 Mint Vanilla – add peppermint extract for a fresh twist.
🍽️What Goes Well With This
- 🍪 Ice cream sandwiches – use gluten-free cookies for a delicious treat.
- ☕ Affogato – pour hot espresso over a scoop for a coffee twist.
- 🍰 Cakes & brownies – pairs perfectly with chocolate cake!
- 🥧 Pie a la mode – top apple or pumpkin pie with a scoop.
- 🍓 Fresh fruit – strawberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- 🍯 Drizzled honey – adds a natural sweetness.
- 🥜 Nutty toppings – sprinkle with toasted almonds or walnuts.
- 🍫 Chocolate sauce – because everything is better with chocolate!
How to Store Leftovers
Store in your Ninja CREAMi pint container and flatten the surface before refreezing. This keeps the blade from getting damaged when re-spinning. For best results, re-spin once after freezing.
👪Serving Size
This Ninja CREAMi Deluxe recipe makes 4 servings—perfect for sharing!
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- 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.
Tips for Success
- If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk and re-spin.
- Blend well before freezing to avoid grainy texture.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before re-spinning if too hard.
- Don’t overfill the pint container to avoid overflow.
FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
Full-fat coconut milk is the best option for creamy, dairy-free ice cream. Oat milk also adds a smooth texture without overpowering the vanilla flavor.
Oat milk has a neutral, creamy flavor closest to regular milk. Almond milk is also a great option, but it has a slightly nutty taste.
You can use coconut milk, oat milk, or almond milk as a cream base in Ninja CREAMi dairy-free recipes. Blending frozen bananas also makes a great alternative.
Full-fat coconut milk is the creamiest dairy-free option. It creates a rich texture and mimics classic vanilla soft serve.
Related Recipes
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Ninja Creami Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream
- 24 ounces Ninja Creami Container Pint
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup oat milk
- ¼ cup agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Blend it up: In a blender, combine coconut milk, oat milk, agave, and vanilla bean paste.
- Pour & freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja CREAMi pint container. Freeze for 24 hours.
- Spin it: Place the frozen pint in your Ninja CREAMi machine. Use the Ice Cream setting.
- Check texture: If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons oat milk and re-spin.
- Enjoy! Scoop into bowls or cones and add your favorite toppings!
Notes
- If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk and re-spin.
- Blend well before freezing to avoid grainy texture.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before re-spinning if too hard.
- Don’t overfill the pint container to avoid overflow.
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