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10+ Vegan Nice Cream Recipes to Beat the Heat

Nice Cream is healthy, vegan ice cream made with a base of frozen bananas only. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite nice cream recipes for the summer! It’s the most delicious way to beat the heat! 

Vegan Nice Cream Recipes

When it comes to ice cream, are you team fruity, nutty or chocolatey? In any case, I’ve got you covered! Below you’ll find my favorite vegan nice cream varieties including peanut butter nice cream with strawberry swirls (tastes like PBJ!), Chocolate Banana Nice Cream, Raspberry Nice Cream, and many more!

What is Nice Cream? How to make it?

If you’ve never made nice cream before: Prepare to have your mind blown. Nice Cream is truly magic!

You only need frozen bananas. It’s best if they’re frozen chopped. Then put them in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until creamy! This may take a few minutes, but scrape down the edges and don’t give up.

You’ll be rewarded with the

  • healthiest,
  • most natural,
  • vegan,
  • gluten-free,
  • refined sugar-free ice cream EVER.

It’s so NICE. No wonder it’s called Nice Cream!

Click on the photos to get to the recipes!

The Base

How to make simple 1-Ingredient Nice Cream

1-2 bananas per serving make a good amount! If you want to see step-by-step photos of how to make nice cream, check out this post!

Nice Cream Recipes

2-Ingredient Blueberry Nice Cream

Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream in a cone
You’ll only need 2 ingredients for this vegan Blueberry Ice Cream. No churning and no ice cream machine needed. Say hello to your favorite new summer treat!

Raspberry Nice Cream

2-Ingredient Raspberry Nice Cream
This 2-Ingredient Raspberry Nice Cream is the perfect treat for the summer! It’s vegan, gluten-free and sweetened with fruits. Topped with a delicious almond maple sauce and chocolate coated raspberries.

Peanut Butter Nice Cream with Strawberry Swirls (PB & J)

Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Strawberry Swirls
This vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Strawberry Swirls is the perfect creamy treat for the summer. You’ll only need 6 ingredients to make it and it’s a no-churn ice cream!

Banana Stracciatella Ice Cream

Vegan Banana Stracciatella Ice Cream
Delicious vegan banana ice cream with homemade chocolate bits (made out of coconut oil and cocoa powder!).

Chocolate Banana Nice Cream

2-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
The perfect treat for hot summer days: 2-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream. It’s vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Ready in 5 minutes! Topped with homemade chocolate sauce and cocoa nibs.

Watermelon Ice Cream

Watermelon Ice Cream in a cone
Watermelon and bananas result in the most refreshing ice cream ever! You will love this 2-Ingredient Watermelon Ice Cream on hot summer days!

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream – made with only 3 ingredients and no ice cream machine needed! It’s the perfect treat for hot summer days.

Cherry Nice Cream with Chocolate Chunks

Vegan Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
With only 3 ingredients, you can make the most delicious no-churn Cherry Ice Cream with chocolate chunks ever. Topped with shaved chocolate and a fresh cherry!

Cantaloupe Nice Cream

2-Ingredient Cantaloupe Ice Cream | ElephantasticVegan.com
Recipe for a super easy, but awesome vegan 2 Ingredient Cantaloupe Ice Cream. No ice cream machine is needed for this treat! It’s also gluten-free and raw.

Mango Ice Cream

Vegan Mango Ice Cream
You’ll only need 2 ingredients for this vegan Mango Ice Cream. No churning and no ice cream machine needed. The perfect fruity, healthy treat for the summer!

Kiwi Ice Cream

Kiwifruit Banana Ice Cream
Make vegan ice cream at home without an ice cream machine with this recipe for a vegan Kiwifruit Banana Ice Cream. It’s so creamy, delicious and healthy!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
For this Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream, you’ll only need 3 ingredients and a food processor (or blender). No churning and ready in 5 minutes!

Strawberry Nice Cream Shake

Strawberry Nice Cream Shake - vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free | ElephantasticVegan.com
This vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free Strawberry Nice Cream Shake is the perfect, healthy treat for the summer! 3 ingredients only!

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