Easy Chai Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan, AIP, Keto)

Easy Chai Ice Cream is for everyone! Whether you eat sugar or don't, this fall and winter flavor is just so good! Easy Chai Ice Cream can be made dairy-free (or with heavy cream, if you tolerate and prefer dairy). Great for Paleo, Vegan, AIP, Low Carb, GAPS and Keto diets, this ice cream is a favorite by itself, on a cone, on pie or spice cake + it’s great all summer — and with all fall desserts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword aip, chai, ice cream, keto, paleo, refined sugar-free, vegan

Prep Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 198kcal

Author Megan

Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups creamy coconut milk (room temperature and liquid, or warm just slightly until fully liquid) OR heavy cream or probiotic sour cream for GAPS (Which coconut milk: I like Trader Joe's full fat Organic without any additives or Aroy-D the best. Avoid those with oil on the top.)
1 cup water Yes, water: Water creates the right mouthfeel, when combined with cream and sweetener. (You may also use strong chai tea here, if you prefer, cooled.)
½ cup maple syrup or raw honey OR for Keto: liquid allulose
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender and puree until blended, about 10 seconds. (Don't over-blend if using heavy cream or it will turn to butter.)
Pour into fully frozen ice cream maker cylinder (freeze overnight on coldest setting), freezing according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve; or freeze in pre-chilled dish to harden more before scooping.

Notes

How to store leftover Chai Ice Cream

Seal well, and freeze up to 3 days. Tip: Press parchment paper directly on the ice cream’s surface to reduce air exposure and ice crystals.

To defrost and scoop, set on the counter for 10 minutes; then test for scoopability. If the freezing container allows the edges to defrost a lot faster than the middle, you can also defrost the ice cream more evenly by placing it in the fridge for a bit longer.

The following nutritional data is for the Keto version of the recipe.

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