Description
These Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Bars are a delicious and refreshing dairy-free treat made with fresh strawberries, coconut milk, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a summer snack or dessert, these creamy bars are easy to prepare using a blender and freezer, delivering a smooth and fruity flavor without any artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Bars
- 130 g fresh strawberries
- 30 g freeze-dried strawberry pieces or powder (optional)
- 250 g chilled canned full-fat coconut milk
- 60 ml pure maple syrup (or agave)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (solid)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove their stems, and cut them into quarters. Place your ice cream molds on a tray that fits comfortably into your freezer to keep things stable while you work.
- Blend the ingredients: Add the quartered strawberries, freeze-dried strawberry pieces or powder (if using), chilled canned full-fat coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and solid coconut oil into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Fill the molds: Transfer the blended mixture to a piping bag to fill the ice cream molds neatly. Alternatively, you can use a spoon, though this may be less tidy. Insert a wooden lolly stick into each mold to form the ice cream bars.
- Freeze the bars: Place the filled molds in the freezer and allow the ice cream bars to set for 4 to 6 hours, or until they are completely firm.
- Unmold and garnish: Once set, carefully remove the ice cream bars from the silicone molds. Garnish them with extra freeze-dried strawberry pieces for added texture and flavor, if desired.
- Store properly: Store the ice cream bars in an airtight container in the freezer. To prevent them from sticking to each other, layer them between sheets of parchment paper.
Notes
- Ensure the canned coconut milk is well chilled before blending to achieve the best creamy texture.
- If you do not have freeze-dried strawberries, you can skip them; they mainly add extra flavor and texture.
- Using a piping bag to fill molds helps reduce mess and creates a smoother finish for the bars.
- Allow sufficient freezing time to ensure the bars solidify properly and hold their shape.
- For a less sweet option, adjust the maple syrup quantity to taste.
