Dairy-free vanilla ice cream⎜No bananas⎜No ice cream machine

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be less expensive than coconut milk.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can be a cost-effective alternative, but it is not vegan.

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: heavy cream alternative

Silken tofu can provide creaminess while being lower in fat.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring can be a more affordable option.

Blend one can of full fat coconut milk in a mixing bowl for about 3 minutes until the consistency is fluffy and meringue-like.

Add sweetened vegan condensed milk, vanilla extract, and xanthan gum to the mixing bowl and blend for another 3-4 minutes.

Place the mixture in the fridge for 40 minutes.

Remove from the fridge and blend again for 1-2 minutes.

Repeat the blending process every 40 minutes for a total of 4 hours.

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream tray, adding any desired fruits or flavors like strawberry jam or chocolate sauce.

Seal the tray tightly with cling film to prevent crystallization.

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