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Oat Milk Ice Cream

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🍦 Enjoy a creamy, dairy-free treat that’s perfect for those seeking a delicious vegan or lactose-intolerant friendly dessert.
🌱 Made with wholesome oat milk and natural ingredients, this recipe offers a smooth texture and customizable flavors for everyone to enjoy.

  • Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes or longer depending on freezing method
  • Yield: About 4 cups (about 8 servings) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups oat milk, divided

1/4 cup almond butter (substitute cashew butter for a more neutral flavor or peanut butter for a fun variation)

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

3 egg yolks

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon vodka or bourbon (optional, to help with a softer texture)

1/2 cup mix-ins (for example, toasted walnuts, chocolate chips, or crushed cookies – optional)

Instructions

Let’s dive into making your own oat milk ice cream with this easy guide. First, gather all your ingredients including the 3 cups of oat milk, almond butter, sugar, and the rest from the list above. Measure everything precisely to get that smooth texture right from the start.

In a medium saucepan, warm the remaining 1 1/2 cups oat milk with almond butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon over medium-low heat. Stir until it’s smooth and just simmering, which takes about 5-7 minutes. This step is key for building a creamy base without any lumps.

1-Prepare your ice cream maker as per its instructions to get ready for the fun part.

2-Place 1 1/2 cups oat milk in a large bowl and set a mesh strainer on top.

3-Whisk the 3 egg yolks in a separate bowl to get them fluffy and prepared.

4-Slowly add the warm oat milk mixture to the egg yolks in small amounts, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and avoid scrambling them.

5-Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and stir over medium heat until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, making sure it doesn’t boil.

6-Pour the custard through the strainer into the bowl with the 1 1/2 cups oat milk, then stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.

7-Let the mixture cool to room temperature and chill it for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best results.

8-Freeze the custard in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, adding any mix-ins like chocolate chips during the last few minutes.

9-For those without an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into a deep pan, freeze for 45 minutes, and stir thoroughly every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until it’s frozen solid.

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Notes

🥄 Almond butter provides healthy fat for creaminess; cashew butter offers a more neutral flavor.
🍸 Adding vodka or bourbon lowers the freezing point for a softer texture; vodka is flavor-neutral, bourbon pairs well with cinnamon.
🌿 Use real vanilla extract for optimal flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill Time: minimum 2 hours (preferably overnight)
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing, Churning
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Dairy-Free
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 194 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 45 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 73 mg