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Coffee Ice Cream

Turn your coffee experience by making this coffee ice cream! It’s pretty easy to make and extremely low in calories. Its texture is phenomenal too. Plus, it’s vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. NO churning needed!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Indian
Keyword healthy dessert, ice cream, vegan ice cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

For the aquafaba ice cream base:

  • ¾ cup aquafaba the liquid from a can of chickpeas
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

For the blended milk mixture:

  • ¾ cup plant-based milk of choice like coconut, almond, or soy milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or any other neutral-flavored oil see notes
  • 2 teaspoons espresso coffee powder

Instructions

Make the aquafaba ice cream base:

  • Get the liquid from a can of chickpeas and transfer it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. This will be the ¾ cup of aquafaba liquid.
  • Sprinkle it with cream of tartar and beat on high speed, using a handheld mixer, for 6 minutes until very fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and beat again for another minute.
  • Continue beating the mixture while slowly adding powdered sugar until it’s well blended and very fluffy. I usually add a tablespoon or two at a time and it takes about 2 minutes to finish all the powdered sugar. Nonetheless, make sure to beat the aquafaba for 9 minutes total from start to finish.

Blend the milk mixture:

  • Put milk, oil, and espresso powder into a blender and process for about 30 seconds.
  • Slowly pour this mixture into the fluffy aquafaba ice cream base, a little at a time, while folding in to incorporate more air into the blend. Be careful not to over stir as your ice cream will lose its fluffiness.
  • Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours to set.

Notes

  • If you’re using coconut milk, you may skip on adding additional oil.
  • Likewise, you can also skip on adding additional oil for a fat-free recipe. Just note that your ice cream wouldn’t be as rich and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg