Ingredients
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.
Last Step:
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🥄 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.
- 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
