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Coffee Cashew Ice Cream

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 16 Comments

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This dairy free and vegan ice cream makes the perfect sweet treat and is made with only 4 ingredients. Almond milk, cashews, maple syrup, and iced coffee! 

dairy free and vegan ice cream with iced coffee and cashews

Coffee Cashew Ice Cream

You guys, ice cream this time of year is pretty much life. It’s so hot and this dairy free and vegan ice cream is just what you need to cool off. TBH I will eat coffee cashew ice cream any time of day.

I mean it’s made with only 4 ingredients —

  • cashews

  • iced coffee

  • almond milk

  • maple syrup

That’s pretty much breakfast right?

vegan and dairy free coffee cashew ice cream

I may or may not have snuck a spoonful at breakfast time. Who’s judging?

I’ll take my coffee any way I can get it. And mixed with salted cashews  and almond milk makes an incredible combo– it’s thick and slightly sweetened with maple syrup. Blend up this simple mixture and toss it into the ice cream maker.

dairy free and vegan ice cream with iced coffee and cashews

Because so many of you are loving this Vegan Cashew Ice Cream recipe, I thought long and hard and determined the recipe would be even more amazing with coffee. And my toddler agrees. Coffee cashew ice cream FTW!

Whoops, I totally forgot I added coffee into the mix before he went to town on this ice cream cone. #momfail

ice cream made with coffee and cashews

dairy free and vegan ice cream

Cashews are power packed with nutrition thanks for those good for you fats so you’ll feel good about eating a scoop or two of coffee cashew ice cream.

If you’re caffeine-free or want to serve this to your littles sub the coffee for almond milk like I did in my Vegan Cashew Ice Cream recipe.

You can absolutely make this recipe in without an ice cream maker by simply pouring the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment, however I think it’s even more tasty when slow churned before freezing.

I’ve tried it both ways.

chocolate covered waffle cones and creamy coffee cashew ice cream

If you are wondering what ice cream maker I use I stick with this simple and inexpensive Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker (White)— no ice, salt or mess required.

I just keep the base in the freezer and pull it out to churn out some soft serve whenever we are craving ice cream 🙂 It’s magic, ya’ll. We’ve had this guy forever too. Only problem is sometimes I want to make more than one batch of ice cream so I need to get an additional freezer bowl.

waffle cone of dairy free and vegan coffee cashew ice cream

Have you made any homemade ice cream this summer? I’d love to know if you’ve ever tried vegan or cashew based ice cream?

Leave a comment on this post to share and if you make this Coffee Cashew Ice Cream recipe, be sure to tag me in a pic on instagram @KristinaLaRueRD and/or use #loveandzest.

dairy free ice cream made with coffee, cashews, almond milk, and maple syrup

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Coffee Cashew Ice Cream. You guys, ice cream this time of year is pretty much life. It's so hot and this dairy free and vegan ice cream makes the perfect sweet treat to enjoy any time of day. I mean it's made with only ingredients-- cashews, iced coffee, almond milk and maple syrup.

Coffee Cashew Ice Cream


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5 from 5 reviews

  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: about 6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brewed iced coffee
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 cups roasted lightly salted cashews
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Soak cashews in iced coffee and almond milk overnight.
  2. Pour soaked cashews with coffee and almond milk into high powered blender.
  3. Add vanilla extract and maple syrup and blend until mixture is smooth and very creamy.
  4. Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn until soft frozen.
  5. Pour ice cream into freezer safe container and freeze until firm.
  6. Before scooping allow ice cream to thaw on counter for about 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 292
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 108mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Neah Baechler says

    November 9, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    If left in the freezer, will this ice cream stay soft and creamy or get really hard over time? We’re trying to cook ahead to prepare for severe dietary restrictions related to thyroid cancer treatment. Maybe adding coconut cream will help keep it soft?

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      February 8, 2020 at 7:17 am

      it stays soft.. but you need to let it sit on counter about 5-10 minutes after a hard freeze before scooping.

      Reply
  2. Sofia says

    October 8, 2019 at 11:06 am

    Hello! I would like to know if it’s possible to substitute the almond milk, for coconut milk… in order to get a creamier texture.

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      October 10, 2019 at 9:22 am

      I’m sure that would be fine– did you try it? The cashews make this ice cream very creamy.

      Reply
  3. Colleen says

    June 18, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    What brand of almond milk do you use? Yours looks so creamy! Also when you say iced coffee does cooled left over coffee work or do you mean cold brew which is more concentrated? Thanks!!

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:58 am

      Thank you! I use Blue Diamond Almond Breeze– I think the creaminess is really all thanks to the cashews 🙂 And for the iced coffee I don’t do cold brew, although you could. I really like Starbucks Blonde Roast Iced Coffee that you can buy at grocery store or yes, like you suggested leftover (cold or room temp) brewed coffee.

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  4. Jenna says

    January 20, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Hi, how much does this yield? I’m looking at making this this week and want to make sure my ice cream maker can hold it. Thanks!

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      January 21, 2019 at 11:21 am

      I make this recipe in a 1.5 quart ice cream maker and makes 6 servings. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    July 25, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Coffee ice cream has always been one of my favorites! I’m dairy-free too so I love this. Great photos!!

    ★★★★★

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  6. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    July 25, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    Coffee ice cream has always been one of my favorites, and I’m dairy-free so I love this!! Great photos!

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  7. Edyta at Eating European says

    July 25, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I Love coffee taste ice-cream and the fact that you paired it with almond milk and cashews is incredible. I really want to try this ice cream.

    ★★★★★

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  8. Sandi says

    July 25, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    This is a great flavor combination! Any way we can get coffee is a good way.

    ★★★★★

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  9. Rae says

    July 25, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I can rarely ever say no to coffee ice cream, it’s like chocolate. I bet coffee beans would be delicious in this, also!

    ★★★★★

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  10. ali randall says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    Coffee ice cream is my favorite flavor but I’ve never made my own. This recipe looks simple enough and I love the idea of adding crunch with the cashews. This is ideal for summer.

    ★★★★★

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