Creamy Oat Milk Ice Cream Recipe Easy Homemade Dairy-Free Dessert
A quick and easy dairy-free ice cream made with oat milk and coconut cream, delivering a silky, creamy texture and subtle oat flavor. Perfect for a refreshing, plant-based dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) barista-style oat milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream (thick cream from chilled can)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- A pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine starch and oat milk: In a medium saucepan, whisk 3 cups (720 ml) of oat milk with 2 tablespoons of arrowroot or cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat mixture gently: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (5-7 minutes) until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add sweetener and coconut cream: Lower the heat and whisk in 3/4 cup (180 ml) maple syrup and 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Flavor it: Remove from heat and whisk in 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste and a pinch of sea salt.
- Cool the base: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. Cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 20-25 minutes, until creamy and soft serve consistency.
- Freeze to firm up: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use barista-style oat milk for creamier texture. Chill the base thoroughly before churning to improve smoothness. If no ice cream maker, freeze in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes for 3 hours. Adding starch prevents icy texture. Coconut cream adds richness and prevents iciness. Stop churning at soft serve consistency to avoid separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125 ml)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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