Creamy Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

Name: Creamy Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups full fat coconut milk; 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch sea salt

A rich and dreamy homemade ice cream that satisfies all your chocolate hazelnut cravings without any dairy.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

Creamy Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a scoop of cold ice cream on a warm afternoon. This version uses creamy hazelnuts and chocolate to give you that classic flavor you love, but it is entirely plant based and simple to whip up in your own kitchen.

I really enjoy making this for my family because it tastes just like a treat from a fancy parlor. A little tip for the best texture is to make sure your ice cream maker bowl is frozen completely solid before you start the process.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups full fat coconut milk
1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch sea salt

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the hazelnuts, coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt into a high speed blender.
2
Blend the mixture until it is perfectly smooth and creamy.
3
Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer instructions.
4
Once the ice cream reaches a soft serve consistency, you can serve it right away or transfer it to a freezer safe container to firm up for a few hours.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. If it gets too hard, just let it sit on the counter for ten minutes before you try to scoop it. Serve it with a few extra chopped hazelnuts on top for a nice crunch.

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