Description
This isn’t just ice cream, it’s a plant-based masterpiece! Perfect for summer, it’s creamy, fruity, and so easy to make at home. Using aquafaba and coconut milk gives it a luxurious texture without dairy, while raspberries and blueberries bring a burst of flavor that’s impossible to resist. Whether you’re vegan or just love a good dessert, this recipe’s got you covered.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- 1 cup (250 ml) fresh or thawed frozen raspberries and blueberries
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 can (560 ml) full-fat coconut milk solids (chilled overnight)
- A dash of salt

Instructions
- Drain a can of chickpeas and save the liquid (aquafaba) in a bowl.
- Got extra chickpeas? Toss them into a Kale and Tofu Salad with Peanut Dressing, waste not, want not.
- Drop the raspberries and blueberries into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Love a little texture? Keep the seeds in. Prefer it silky? Strain it, you do you!
- Stir the berry purée, sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl until the sugar disappears and fully melts into the mix. It’ll look and smell so good you might want to taste it already. Resist the urge (or don’t, I won’t judge). PS: I had to taste it to make sure it’s yummy before sharing it with you.
- Open the chilled coconut milk and scoop out the thick, creamy part into a large bowl.
- The watery liquids from the can be used for smoothies or oatmeal later.
- Whip the coconut cream in a stand and hand mixer until it’s fluffy. Don’t overmix; you’re looking for a cloud-like mixture, not butter.
- You can use a regular handheld mixer, but it will take longer.
- Gently fold the berry mixture into the whipped coconut cream without knocking the air out.
- In a clean bowl, whip the aquafaba with a pinch of salt until you’ve got stiff peaks.
- Carefully fold the whipped aquafaba into the berry-coconut mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, smooth out the top, and cover it up.
- Stick it in the freezer. Let it freeze for at least 4–6 hours.
- I like to give it a quick stir every hour for the first few hours. It’ll help keep it creamy and smooth.
- Scoop it into bowls or cones, grab a spoon, and dig in. This ice cream’s fruity, creamy, and totally vegan, basically a dream come true. You’ll be back for seconds (or thirds).
Pro Tips for the Creamiest Ice Cream:
- Make sure your coconut milk is chilled overnight to separate the cream from the liquid.
- Whip the aquafaba until stiff peaks form; this keeps the ice cream airy.
- Stir the mixture during freezing to avoid icy textures.
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 36.4 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.6 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg







