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Dairy-Free Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, THM:S, Vegan
Keyword: chocolate almond chip ice cream, dairy-free ice cream
Servings: 6 cups approx (1½ quarts) ice cream
Calories: 465kcal
This Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and packed with crunchy almonds and chocolate chunks. It’s an easy homemade dairy-free ice cream with options for low-carb and paleo diets.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa or carob for AIP
  • 1-2 teaspoons vodka for softer texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon gelatin bloomed; optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips or carob chips
  • 3/4 cup almonds chopped

Instructions

  • Add coconut milk, sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, vodka, and gelatin (if using) to a blender.
    If using gelatin, let it bloom in the coconut milk for a few minutes before blending.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Chill mixture if needed (for best results).
  • Pour into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • When the mixture thickens, add almonds and chocolate chips.
  • Serve immediately for soft serve or freeze until firm.

Notes

  • Sweetener Options:
    Use coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey for a classic version. For low-carb, use allulose, erythritol blends, or xylitol (keep away from pets). I like using half the amount of a low-carb sweetener and then boosting sweetness with a bit of stevia extract powder and sometimes I just use stevia extract. It's often sweet enough that way.
  • Texture Tip: Adding 1–2 teaspoons of vodka helps keep the ice cream soft and scoopable after freezing.
  • For softer, more scoopable ice cream, replace 1/4 cup of the sweetener with allulose.
  • Gelatin (Optional): Adds creaminess and improves texture but is not required when using full-fat coconut milk.
  • AIP Option: Use carob powder and carob chips. Omit almonds or replace with tiger nuts.
  • Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seeds instead of almonds.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 52g