Homemade Healthy Vegan Nutella Ice Cream

Craving a creamy treat without the guilt? Look no further than our homemade healthy vegan Nutella ice cream! With its rich hazelnut flavor and creamy texture, this delectable dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Sweetened only with honey it is a great sweet treat for kids. 

Why we love this recipe 

• Perfect to make Nutella popsicles or homemade ice Cream 
• Can be made without an ice cream maker or ice cream machine 
• Healthy homemade ice cream recipe 
• Great for kids as it is sweetened only with honey 

If you are reading this recipe you will love our other dessert recipes like the Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse, Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Homemade Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Balls.

Ingredients

• Hazelnuts: These form the base of our homemade Nutella, providing a rich and nutty flavor.
• Pure vanilla extract: Adds a subtle sweetness and enhances the overall flavor profile.
• Cocoa powder: Infuses our ice cream with that classic chocolatey Nutella taste.
• Honey: Offers natural sweetness and helps bind the ingredients together.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors.
• Almond milk: Provides a creamy base for our vegan ice cream.
• Coconut oil: Adds richness and helps achieve a smooth texture.

How to Make this Recipe

1. Roast and Blend Hazelnuts: If your hazelnuts are raw, roast them in the oven, let them cool and then remove the skins by rubbing them together in a kitchen tower. Blend them in a food processor to make hazelnut butter.

1. Blend Ingredients: Add the hazelnut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, honey, salt, almond milk, and coconut oil to the food processor. 
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Fill Popsicle Molds: Use a spoon to fill popsicle molds with the mixture.
4. Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer and let them set for at least 6 hours, or until firm.

Additions

• For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the finished ice cream.
• Sprinkle crushed hazelnuts on top for added texture and flavor.

Variations

• Swap almond milk for coconut milk or coconut cream for a richer coconutty flavor.
• Experiment with different nut butters like peanut butter for a fun twist.
• For a banana Nutella ice cream, add ripe bananas to the mixture before blending.

Storage

• Once frozen, transfer the Nutella popsicles to a freezer-safe container or wrap them individually in parchment paper.
• Store in the freezer for up to a month.

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