Description
These Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Bars are a delicious and refreshing treat made with fresh strawberries, creamy coconut milk, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a healthy, dairy-free dessert that’s easy to prepare and delightfully creamy, these ice cream bars are blended to smooth perfection and frozen for a satisfying frozen snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 130 g fresh strawberries, washed and quartered
- 30 g freeze-dried strawberry pieces or powder (optional)
Base
- 250 g chilled canned full-fat coconut milk
- 60 ml pure maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon solid coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly to remove any dirt. Remove the stems from each strawberry and cut them into quarters to ensure even blending.
- Blend Ingredients: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the quartered strawberries, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and optional freeze-dried strawberry pieces or powder. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill Molds: Pour or pipe the blended mixture into prepared ice cream molds placed on a tray. Using a piping bag helps reduce mess and gives better control while filling. Insert a wooden lolly stick into the center of each mold to act as a handle.
- Freeze: Place the tray with filled molds into the freezer. Allow the ice cream bars to freeze completely for 4 to 6 hours until solid and set.
- Unmold and Garnish: Once fully frozen, carefully remove the ice cream bars from the silicone molds. Optionally, garnish with additional freeze-dried strawberry pieces on top for an added fruity crunch and visual appeal.
- Storage: Store the ice cream bars in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain freshness. To prevent them from sticking together, layer the bars with parchment paper in between before freezing.
Notes
- Ensure the canned coconut milk is well chilled to achieve a creamy texture.
- Using freeze-dried strawberry powder intensifies the strawberry flavor but is optional.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, carefully spoon the mixture into molds, though it may be messier.
- You can substitute maple syrup with agave syrup or your preferred liquid sweetener.
- For best results, allow at least 4 hours of freezing time, but 6 hours ensures firmer bars.
