Vegan Matcha Ice Cream
Vegan Matcha Ice Cream is a delightful and guilt-free treat that transports you to Japan with its creamy texture and earthy matcha flavor. Made with rich coconut milk and sweetened naturally, this refreshing dessert is perfect for warm days or any occasion that calls for a little self-care. Impress your friends with this simple yet indulgent recipe that turns everyday ingredients into a stunning, Instagram-worthy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling/Freezing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp high-quality ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine coconut milk, matcha powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if desired.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an added crunch, consider adding dark chocolate chunks or toasted coconut flakes as mix-ins before freezing. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until creamy.