Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream is perfectly creamy, wonderfully spiced and the perfect way to end your hot summer day!
Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream
This Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream is Dairy, Egg, & Soy Free. It’s also ridiculously delicious and a little addicting. We ate a lot. And then made it again…
Alright, let’s be honest. I’m not really a gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free kinda girl. That’s probably really obvious when you look around at the majority of my recipes. That’s not to say I don’t eat that way occasionally, but I can assure you it isn’t done on purpose.
Interestingly I am lactose intolerant, my brother is allergic to dairy, we have several friends that are severely allergic to peanuts, my husband is severely allergic to strawberries and pears (not that it is the same), but you get the point.
It isn’t that I wouldn’t like to cook that way from time to time, it’s just… I don’t actually have to, so I never took the time to learn.
When #SundaySupper decided this week was “Free For All” and was going to encompass the things I mentioned above and more, I went ahead and took on the challenge.
I was actually pleasantly surprised to learn that I already make a lot of things the right way, with the exception of gluten. I know so little about gluten free cooking, I won’t even pretend. I am learning though.
Now, after my whirlwind crazy weekend LAST weekend, this week has been wonderful and full of much better things. However, mini me has headed to her 3 week stay at Truman State University and I’m missing her like crazy. There’s something kind of surreal about dropping a 15 year old (and 14 last year) off at college. Just saying.
Before I drove her yesterday, we spent a LOT of time in the kitchen this week, and this wonderfully delicious Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream is one of the resulting recipes. We’ve made it a few times, but this time we tried eating them with some vanilla curd drizzled on top, and oh my… there are not words. It was so good. It made amazing, spectacular.
Check out the other fantastic recipes today:
Breakfast
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut & Soy Free Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding by girlichef
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut, and Soy Free Homemade Mango Jam Recipe by Masala Herb
Main Courses
- Gluten Free Nothing Missing Manicotti by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Gluten Free Pizza by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Dairy, Egg & Nut Free Balsamic Portobello Burgers by Curious Cuisinere
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Nut Free Mushroom Risotto Bake by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Vegan Mac and “Cheese” by Webicurean
- Dairy, Egg & Nut Free Creamy Mushrooms on Pasta by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Gluten Free Persian Cucumber Yogurt by Shockingly Delicious
- Gluten Free Quinoa with Olives, Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
- Dairy Free Farro and Fruit Salad by Magnolia Days
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Dairy Free Fattoush Salad by From the Bookshelf
- Gluten Free Chickpea Fritters by The Lovely Pantry
- Dairy, Egg, and Gluten Free Black Bean and Mango Salad by Soni’s Food
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten, and Nut Free Grilled Fennel Salad by Food Lust People Love
- Dairy & Gluten Free Crunchy Almond Sesame Crackers by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Treats
- Dairy & Gluten Free Individual Chocolate Pavlovas by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
- Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies by Juanita’s Cocina
- Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Apple Almond Butter Cookies by What Smells So Good?
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Dairy Free Chocolate Gelato by Growing Up Gabel
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Sugar Free Cantaloupe, Strawberry, & Coconut Gazpacho by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Gluten Free Meringue Kisses with Dulce de Lece by Basic N Delicious
- Dairy & Egg Free Vegan Everyday Chocolate Loaf by Gotta Get Baked
- Gluten, Dairy, and Nut Free Coconut Macaroons by Happy Baking Days
- Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Soy Free Tastes like Chocolate Ice Cream by Cookistry
- Gluten Free Mousse & Cookies by Ninja Baking
- Gluten Free Brown Butter Snickerdooles by Pies and Plots
- Dairy, Egg & Soy Free Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream by Daily Dish Recipes
- Gluten Free Lemonade Dip by The Messy Baker
Drinks
- Gluten & Dairy Free Honey Bear Smoothies by Neighborfood
- Sugar Free Strawberry Meyer Lemonade by The Weekend Gourmet
Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream
A blend of Chai Black Tea and Coconut Cream makes this ice cream a healthier choice than it's cream counterpart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strongly brewed Chai Black Tea - I used Tazo Black Tea, Organic, Chai (4 bags to 1 cup of boiling water and I squeezed all excess water out of the bags)
- 2 cans, 3 1/4 cups coconut milk
- 2/3 cup of Organic Raw Agave Nectar
- 2 Tbs. arrowroot starch, optional, but preferred
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of the coconut milk with the arrowroot starch. Whisk well to combine them.
- Shake your cans of coconut milk really well before opening to ensure the coconut cream and coconut water are better combined when opening.
- In a medium saucepan on the stove over medium heat, whisk together the arrowroot starch/coconut milk mixture with the tea, agave nectar and all of the remaining coconut milk until blended well. Heat the mixture for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator before putting into the ice cream maker.
- Follow manufacturers directions for your ice cream maker.
Nicole Cook is the owner/editor of Daily Dish Recipes, a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on food/cooking/cocktails and much more.
She calls the Midwest home – Missouri to be exact. Coffee is her go-to drink, music is her vice and she is endlessly tethered with devices to her online world. She loves all things planner, lives for her great big family and loves her pets endlessly!
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Bea
Congratulations 🙂 Your ice “cream” looks absolutely amazing!!! I can almost taste it through my screen. Oh, and I really do need to get an ice cream maker now so that I can try out your fantastic recipe. Thank you, Nicole
Nicole Cook
You totally need an ice cream maker Bea! So much fun to try different ingredients, and I love that.
Thanks!
Renee
What a wonderful ice cream! Chai is my all-time favorite tea. And, well, coconut is way up on my list of favs too. How great it is also fitting for so many special dietary needs.
Nicole Cook
Chai is so perfect and I just had to aim and shoot and see what happened with the ice cream. Thank you so much!
Helene D'souza
That’s a gorgeous flavor choice and combination for an ice cream. You d see the Indians lining up here for it. =) hm I feel the same way about gluten free food. I have no clue how to cook and bake (especially bake!) gluten free, but I am open to learn. Have a nice Sunday Nicole!
Nicole Cook
Glad I’m not alone with my gluten free confusion. This ice cream was not created with any of that in mind, I just like it this way. haha Thanks Helene!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
The creamy look in the first pic is enough to make me crave this ice cream! It´s cold here, and I keep making ice cream. Love to try these flavors Nicole. Have a great sunday!
Nicole Cook
I do that a lot too Paula, make ice cream when it’s cold. Hot chocolate in the summer. What’s wrong with me? hahaha
Thanks for the kind words!
Lesa @ Edesia's Notebook
My mom went to Truman State, back in the day when it was called Northeast Missouri State. It’s also where my aunt and uncle met. I love your coconut ice cream. I am lactose intolerant and my youngest daughter is allergic to dairy, so I love having dairy alternatives when it comes to ice cream.
Nicole Cook
I love Truman State. Great experience for her and she’s having a blast.
I’m glad this ice cream will help. My lactose intolerant self struggles with some things more than others, so I just sub coconut and almond milk (and occasionally soy milk) for anything calling for milk. lol (yep even in my cereal, I know, I’m nuts).
Hope you guys try it!
Jen @JuanitasCocina
I neeeeed to know what vanilla curd is, please. And I need a huge bowl of this!
Nicole Cook
Vanilla curd is kinda like a thick…. uhm. Sorta creamy, but thick.. kinda like caramel.. sauce. That is… just fabulous. And amazing. And… yeah.
Here… this is it. http://www.dickinsonsfamily.com/products/fruit-and-creme-curds/creme-vanilla-curd
We made one from scratch but it doesn’t look as pretty, was way too runny and didn’t taste nearly as good. So make sure you buy from them before trying to make your own. LOL
So good!
Amanda @ MarocMama
Oh this is sooooooooo good looking!!!!!
Nicole Cook
Thanks Amanda!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles
Nicole, this is amazing! What beautiful photos, and such a unique recipe. Pinning and trying very, very soon!!!!
Nicole Cook
Thanks so much Diana, I hope you do!
Wendy Wofford-Garcia
Michael loves chai, so I’m betting he would love this healthy ice cream. Must make soon!
Nicole Cook
So good Wendy. Thank you!
kathia
Chai is one of my favorites.
Nicole Cook
Me too!
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba)
I would have loved to make this for the kids at school, and the teachers! They’d have loved it
Nicole Cook
I’m sure they would have Sarah, so good. Thanks! 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
Oh I bet your ice cream tastes wonderful! What a clever recipe!
Nicole Cook
It does indeed, thank you!
artsnark
totally making this today – sounds yummy!
Nicole Cook
Hope you did! Thanks!
Soni
Oh I love the Chai flavor here with the coconut milk!I really really need to invest in an icecream maker looking at your icecream.So soft, so rich, so decadent!!
Nicole Cook
Yes you do… need to get an ice cream maker. They are fabulous and so fun and you can make all kinds of great flavors!! 🙂
Thanks Soni!
Ruxandra @ Gourmandelle
Great recipe! Love coconut!
Nicole Cook
Me too! Thanks!
Family Foodie
Your ice cream looks incredible! I love chai and coconut flavors, so this is right up my alley!
Nicole Cook
Thank you so much! 🙂
Sunithi
OMG , this looks and sounds so good !! I love chai and an ice cream with it sounds heavenly. I may just make popsicles out of this this weekend. Love the combo of coconut chai ! looks divine !
Nicole Cook
It makes fantastic popsicles!! Thanks Sue!
Kate | Food Babbles
Whoa!!! That looks and sounds amazing!! I’ve been consuming less and less dairy in my diet. I will never be able to give up cheese and ice cream is the other huge weakness of mine. Now, problem solved!!!
Nicole Cook
I can’t give up cheese and ice cream either but this is a great alternative on the ice cream front. 🙂 And it’s SO good! 🙂 Thanks Kate!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Oh wow I love chai tea, what a great idea to make an ice cream with it. Even better that you came up with a dairy-free version. Good job
Nicole Cook
Thanks so much Laura!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
I WANT THIS!!! Sorry about the all caps and exclamation points, but I felt that I really needed to convey my enthusiasm 🙂 This looks amazing – sooooooo lusciously creamy. And I’m all over the coconut, I wish I could cook with it all the time.
Nicole Cook
lol I don’t mind the all caps and exclamation points. Have you met me? I do that a lot. LOL
This is probably one of my favorites now. This week we turned it into popsicles to see what would happen with that. Still just as yummy!
Thanks friend!
Courtney @ Neighborfood
Chai is one of my absolute favorite flavors. My hubby is a lactard (our affectionate name for his lactose intolerance) so this would be perfect for us!
Nicole Cook
lol Courtney, I love the word “lactard”… we might have to borrow that. hahah
Thanks!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Chai and coconut sounds like a winning combo, Nicole!
Nicole Cook
Totally awesome Cindy, thanks!! 🙂
mjskit
What an awesome ice cream! I’ve never made ice cream with coconut milk and now I MUST try it! This just got moved to the top of my must try list. Saw this over at Food on Friday.
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky
Wow! This chai spice coconut ice cream recipe is incredible! I’m seriously so inspired right now. I need to add honey to recipe and it would be perfect. Thx for sharing Nicole!
Bella Hardy
Legit speechless, this chai spice coconut ice cream recipe looks unreal!! Wonderful recipe, Nicole. Have a great weekend.