Tofu Ice Cream
My rich and creamy silken tofu ice cream is a simple, vegan, and dairy-free frozen treat your whole family will love! It’s perfect for anyone looking for a homemade, plant-based ice cream that’s easy to make and tastes great. With simple ingredients like silken tofu, plant-based milk, and your favorite mix-ins, I've got a version for everyone, with 7 different flavor options to choose from!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 11 oz silken tofu
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- ½ tsp instant coffee granules
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a high-speed food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place the mixture into the fridge to chill for an hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container along with the chocolate chips and stir through.
- Enjoy as a soft serve or cover and freeze until it has set firmer, 1-2 hours, or overnight.
- If the ice cream has set firm, allow it to soften at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Store, covered in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can still make this delicious ice cream if you don’t have an ice cream machine. Follow the steps but instead of churning in a machine, pour the mixture into a sealable container and freeze for 1 hour. Remove from freezer, stir to break up ice crystals, and freeze again. Continue to do this until the ice cream has frozen firm enough to scoop (this may take several hours).
- If the ice cream freezes firm, simply leave it out at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften before serving.
- Replace the chocolate chips with vegan chocolate chips to make this vegan-friendly.
- Try adding different add-ins instead of chocolate chips to add different flavors and textures, such as: crushed Oreo cookies, grated orange zest, a couple of scoops of peanut butter, or even chopped marshmallows and cookies for a rocky road flavor.
- Stir through the mixins once the ice cream has churned and has started to set.
- Blend the ingredients in a high-speed blender to ensure the ice cream is smooth and creamy.
- Any plant-based milk can be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g