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The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (about 3 cups or 1 ½ pints) 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning, Freezing
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the creamy, nutty goodness of this homemade Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream. Made with plant-based milk, raw pistachios, cashews, and a hint of almond, this frozen treat is perfect for a dairy-free dessert option.


Ingredients

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Ice Cream:

  • 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk (such as oat or soy)
  • 3/4 cup shelled raw unsalted pistachios
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup shelled roasted unsalted pistachios roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ice Cream Maker: Prepare your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Add plant-based milk, pistachios, cashews, sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt to your blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for about 25 minutes until soft-serve consistency. Add chopped pistachios if desired during the last 5 minutes of churning.
  4. Enjoy: Serve immediately or freeze for firmer texture. Store leftovers in the freezer for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, follow the blender method.
  • For Ninja Creami users, adjust freezing and spinning instructions accordingly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg