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Vegan Coconut Lime Ice Cream

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Modified: Dec 20, 2025 · Published: Jun 24, 2017 by Melissa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments
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Creamy and refreshing, this Vegan Coconut Lime Ice Cream is made with just 4 ingredients. No refined sugar and it's dairy free. Perfect for summer!

A glass serving cup filled with scoops Vegan coconut Lime Ice Cream. There are coconut chips on top of the ice cream.

There's nothing better than a delicious cool treat on a hot day and this Vegan Coconut Lime Ice Cream is out of this world yummy. It's creamy, rich, and the flavor is so bright and refreshing.

If you love coconut be sure to try this Strawberry Swirl Coconut Ice Cream or these Cookie and Cream Ice Cream Cups. Both are just as simple to make and every bit as delicious.

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Ingredients

This ice cream is super simple to make with just 4 ingredients. The creaminess comes from full fat coconut milk and maple syrup sweetens it just right. The result is a completely delectable desert rich in healthy fats, lower in sugar than typical dairy ice cream, and full of amazing flavor.

  • full fat coconut milk
  • freshly squeezed lime juice 
  • maple syrup
  • lime zest

See recipe card for quantities.

An overhead view of coconut ice cream mixture in a mixing bowl.

Instructions

The great thing about this ice cream is you don't need an ice cream maker. Use a mixer to whip everything up and transfer to a freezer safe container for freezing. It's really that simple!

Overhead view of Vegan Coconut Lime Ice Cream in a loaf pan. There is an ice cream scoop to the side.

Equipment

This ice cream can be made with or without an ice cream maker. You will need a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip the coconut cream. If you are not using an ice cream maker you will need a loaf pan or something similar to freeze the base.

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Recipe

Vegan Coconut Lime Ice Cream

Melissa
Creamy and refreshing, this Vegan Coconut Lime Ice Cream is made with just 4 ingredients. No refined sugar and it's dairy free. Perfect for summer!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Freeze Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest

Instructions
 

  • When refrigerated the coconut cream separates from the water. Scoop the hardened coconut cream from the cans, leaving the water for another use such as in smoothies.
    2 cans full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer whip all ingredients in a bowl until well combined, thick and creamy.
    ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ cup maple syrup, ½ teaspoon lime zest, 2 cans full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • At this point you can transfer mixture to the freezer bowl of your ice cream maker and prepare according to the manufacturer's instructions OR prepare a freezer safe dish by lining with parchment or wax paper.
  • Pour mixture into pan and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Allow to sit out for 15-20 minutes before scooping.
  • Garnish with coconut flakes, if desired.
Keyword dairy free, dessert, egg free, no refined sugar
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Hi, I'm Melissa!

Longtime vegan and mom of four little vegans. I share simple recipes our family loves and my tips for raising healthy, happy vegan kids.

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