In the hot summer months, I love cooling off with a frozen treat. Classic ice cream is full of questionable ingredients, sugar, and not to mention… dairy. Whether you’re a committed vegan or just looking for some healthier alternatives, these vegan “nice cream” and sorbet recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Many of these recipes are also free of refined sugars. So, they get their sweetness from the fruit alone, or additions like maple syrup. I also love topping some of these recipes with crushed dark chocolate or coconut to get that crunch factor.

So, let’s dive into some of these tasty dessert and snack options. I know some of them look pretty fancy, but they’re honestly a breeze to make!

1. Cherry Garcia Nice Cream

This nice cream was inspired by the classic Cherry Garcia Ben and Jerries icecream. It’s made with only 5 ingredients, and you probably have them on hand already!

Cherry Garcia Nice Cream (Vegan) – Fresh Water Peaches

Cherry Garcia Nice Cream is light, refreshing, and vegan friendly! It’s made with only 5 ingredients you probably have right now!

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2. Avocado Nice Cream

If you have never tried avocado in a frozen treat, trust me, you’re gonna want to. Avocado adds are irresistible creaminess to nice cream, and its full of healthy fats. This delicious treat is also gluten-free, and best of all… no ice-cream maker needed!

Avocado Nice Cream – The Daily Dish

Avocado nice cream is a rich and satisfying dairy free ice cream that’s made without an ice cream maker. This healthy vegan ice cream recipe is also paleo and gluten free. And most importantly, it’s delicious! I love experimenting with healthy, vegan versions of traditional ice cream recipes. If you…

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3. Chocolate Chickpea Ice Cream

I know, I know… another weird ingredient for a dessert. Chickpeas? Yes! Believe it or not, chickpeas make an amazing addition to vegan desserts. This recipe is free of nuts, dairy and coconut. It’s a creamy and decadent chocolate ice-cream made with chickpeas. Don’t knock it till you try it!

Chocolate Chickpea Ice Cream (No Nuts or Coconut)

Mind-blowing vegan chocolate ice cream made with chickpeas. No nuts, no coconut, no cashews! So good it’s a dairy-free game changer.

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4. Lavender Nice Cream

This nice cream is free of added sugar and made with one of my favorite ingredients, lavender. It’s such a unique flavor, and sprinkled with fresh berries or coconut, it’s truly unique and delicious.

Lavender Nice Cream

This Lavender Nice Cream is light and delicate yet refreshing and delicious! Made from just a few ingredients and free of added sugar, it’s delightful!

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5. Healthy Peanut Butter Ice Cream

This wouldn’t be a list of healthy ice cream without peanut butter on it. This nice cream is no-churn, and it’s super creamy and tasty. I LOVE peanut butter desserts, and this one doesn’t even taste healthy.

Healthy Peanut Butter Ice Cream (vegan, paleo option) – Texanerin Baking

This healthy peanut butter ice cream does not taste at all healthy but is rich, dense and creamy. It’s no-cook, no-churn and doesn’t freeze rock hard! Can be made with sunflower seed butter for a paleo and nut-free version and it’s also vegan.

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6. Vegan Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Is your mouth watering yet? If you’re a fan of banana pudding, you’ll want to try this vegan banana pudding nice cream. It’s a great treat for summer (or any time of year, really).

Vegan Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Creamy, flavorful, and insanely delicious this vegan banana pudding ice cream is the perfect summer sweet treat!

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7. Vegan Matcha Ice Cream

I like to drink an iced matcha the mornings I’m not drinking coffee. It has such a unique flavor and when combined in a dessert as a frozen treat, it’s SO good. Green tea ice-cream is standard in many restaurants and I love this light and tasty treat.

Vegan Matcha Ice Cream (Nice Cream)

Vegan Matcha Ice Cream (Nice Cream) is a creamy banana-based frozen treat with bright matcha green tea flavoring. This frozen vegan dessert is healthy, delicious, and easy to make.

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8. Pear and Blackberry Banana Nice Cream

If you’re a fan of fruit, you’ll want to check out this fruit-packed berry and banana nice cream. If you’re lucky enough to grow your own wild blackberries, this is the perfect way to put them to use.

Pear and Blackberry Banana Nice Cream

This sweet, creamy raw vegan dessert is ideal for late summer and early autumn, when hedgerows are bursting with wild blackberries and new season pears have arrived. Paired with frozen ripe bananas, the result is fantastic colour and taste! Easy to make and ready in moments!

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9. Easy Watermelon Ice Cream

What could be more refreshing than watermelon-coconut ice-cream? This creamy and delicious treat is the perfect frozen dessert for summer. And, the kids love it.

Easy Watermelon Ice Cream

Watermelon Ice Cream- Fresh watermelon blended with coconut milk, agave nectar, cashew butter, and a hint of vanilla is frozen and blended into a creamy, delicious, dairy-free ice cream that the whole family will love.

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10. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan Nice Cream)

Mint with chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combinations. A lot of people criticize me for this saying it tastes like toothpaste, but I LOVE IT. This vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream is incredibly easy to make. And, it uses one of my favorite ingredients… avocado!

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan Nice Cream)

Creamy and refreshing, this mint chocolate chip ice cream is quick and easy to make. It’s also an allergy-friendly, healthy, guilt-free treat.

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11. Vegan Chocolate Pecan Ice Cream

Chocolate and nutty, this vegan pecan ice-cream is completely free of dairy. So, its a good option for vegans or even just those who have dairy sensitivities. Your friends and family will have no idea that it is vegan.

Vegan Chocolate Pecan Ice Cream Gluten free – Life Currents

I’m really excited to bring this Kentucky Derby Chocolate-Pecan Ice Cream to you for many reasons. Of course I’m excited because it’s delicious!!! And, it’s a healthy treat. It’s diary-free (which means it’s good for you lactose intolerant peeps and it doesn’t give that bloated dairy after-feel), it…

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12. Homemade Strawberry Basil Sorbet Recipe

If you’re looking for a unique summer treat that incorporates fresh herbs from the garden, give this strawberry basil sorbet a shot. It may sound funky, but the flavors really go well together.

Homemade Strawberry Basil Sorbet Recipe

This homemade strawberry basil sorbet recipe is such an easy & refreshing summer treat! Try a twist on regular strawberry sorbet with a hint of fresh basil

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13. Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream with Mini Chocolate Chips

In need of a spooky treat? This vegan pumpkin ice-cream is perfect for fall. But, it’s also good ANY time of the year. I could eat pumpkin in the middle of summer and be happy. If you’re a fan of pumpkin, give this one a shot.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream with Mini Chocolate Chips (allergy-friendly)

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream recipe with mini chocolate chips (allergy-friendly). Free from the top 8 allergens, a perfect Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert. Gluten-free.

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14. Raspberry Lemon Sorbet

This raspberry lemon sorbet is free of guilt, dairy and refined sugar. What more could you really want? It’s fresh and fruity, making it the perfect sorbet for a tasty treat at the next BBQ.

Raspberry Lemon Sorbet

Raspberry Lemon Sorbet aka nice cream, is a guilt-free real fruit summer dessert, that is dairy-free, vegan, and has no refined sugar.

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