Description
Deliciously creamy and rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars made with vegan and dairy-free ingredients. These frozen treats combine the smoothness of coconut milk and peanut butter with a decadent chocolate coating, perfect for a healthy, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Topping (Optional)
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a loaf pan or square baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the ice cream bars once frozen.
- Make the Ice Cream Base: In a blender, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating the base for your ice cream bars.
- Freeze the Base: Pour the blended mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream base is firm and set.
- Cut into Bars: Once fully frozen, lift the ice cream slab out of the pan using the parchment paper and carefully cut into individual bars.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips together with the coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Dip Bars in Chocolate: Quickly dip each frozen ice cream bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated bars on a parchment-lined tray.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the chocolate-coated bars for added crunch and flavor, if desired.
- Set the Chocolate: Return the coated bars to the freezer for 10–15 minutes or until the chocolate shell hardens completely.
- Serve: Keep the bars frozen and enjoy them straight from the freezer as a refreshing and healthy vegan dessert.
Notes
- For added texture, swirl in chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips into the ice cream mixture before freezing.
- Store these bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
