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Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream

Shirley Braden

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Coffee Ice Cream. Dairy-free Coffee Ice Cream. Worthy of any celebration or simply to celebrate one’s existence any day!

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream. Yes, dairy free and delicious. Served with an Oatmeal Marble Square. Featured on Gluten Free Easily.

Last weekend, we got together with Mom and Dad to celebrate two special occasions, a big birthday for Mom as well as Mom and Dad’s 55th wedding anniversary. Mom and Dad like simple celebrations with family; they don’t like a big fuss made over them.

I knew we’d pick up a half bushel of just cooked, steamed crabs on the way, but I needed to come up with a dessert plan on the spur of the moment. Ice cream is always a welcome treat after crabs for our family, so I pondered the options.

I remembered that I’d saved the brewed coffee from my recent waffle-making experience. I had simply poured the leftover coffee into a glass jar and popped it in the freezer.

Ah, Coffee Ice Cream sounded really good—specifically Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream—especially when I could control the intensity of the coffee flavor. I’m not always a fan of store-bought coffee ice cream. I pulled out the coffee to thaw while I worked on making something to accompany the ice cream.

My sister and her husband had visited my parents the previous day to celebrate. They had all enjoyed a traditional birthday cake then. So I wanted to do something different. Finally, I decided to make a healthier version of my Oatmeal Marble Squares.

This is a recipe I’ve been making for many years. After going gluten free, I simply swapped out the all-purpose (gluten) flour with a gluten-free flour mix. It worked perfectly; no other modifications were needed. However, this time since we’d be enjoying the oatmeal squares with ice cream, I decided to make them a bit less decadent.

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Wanting to make good use of my time (and quickly running out of it!) before we headed to Mom and Dad’s, I baked the Oatmeal Marble Squares, while I also churned the Coffee Ice Cream. Dairy-free ice cream made using coconut milk could not be easier.

Thankfully, for those who eat dairy free, it also could not be more delicious! Everyone—as in folks with no dietary restrictions at all—that I share homemade coconut milk ice cream with ends up truly loving it. Most say they don’t even taste the coconut milk.

In this recipe, the coffee provides a very nice flavor, but nothing too strong. Mr. GFE doesn’t like coffee anything, so I didn’t even tell him that it was Coffee Ice Cream until after he’d given this flavor his earnest approval.

Mom and Dad loved this ice cream, too. Especially with it topping an Oatmeal Marble Square.

Oh, how I agreed! This dairy-free coffee ice cream is wonderful on its own but pairing it with a favorite treat makes both the ice cream and the treat more special. How will you enjoy this Coffee Ice Cream?

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream. Yes, dairy free and delicious. Served with an Oatmeal Marble Square. Featured on Gluten Free Easily.

Yield:

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk, chilled
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
  • 1 tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur (or similar; optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

Instructions

  1. Mix all together in blender or a bowl using your mixer.
  2. Add mixture to already frozen ice cream tub.
  3. Churn about 25 minutes.
  4. Freeze additional amount of time before serving, if needed.

Notes

You can probably cut back on the honey and coconut sugar (or brown sugar) a bit if you like. I made this version with Mom and Dad in mind.

If I were making it just for us, I'd probably go with 1/3 cup of each for a total of 2/3 cup sweetener versus the 1/2 cup of each that I used in this version.

© Shirley Braden

More Gluten-Free Coffee-Flavored Desserts You Should Check Out

~ Almond Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

~ Chocolate Coffee Zucchini Bread

~  Coffee Fudge

~ Coffee Meringue Acorns

~ Mocha Chip Cupcakes

~ Mocha Layer Cake

Originally published September 14, 2010; updated July 24, 2018.

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Comments

  1. Debi says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:35 am

    You know, if I made Coffee Ice Cream, it would be all mine. My husband can’t stand coffee! He doesn’t know what he’s missing.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 14, 2010 at 11:19 pm

      Debi–Well, there’s nothing wrong with making some just for you! Just freeze most for later. However, your husband might like this ice cream. Mr. GFE doesn’t like coffee either, but he loved this. I didn’t tell him what it was until after he said he liked it. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  2. Nikky says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Yum! I am definitely going to try this.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 14, 2010 at 11:22 pm

      Hey Nikky–Looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! 🙂 I hope you’ll report back after you give this recipe a try. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  3. Iris says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Ooh, ice cream and oatmeal squares together!? What could be better? Thanks for joining in on the Fall Specials! Everyone’s loving the recipes!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 14, 2010 at 11:35 pm

      Hey Iris–Well, mom and dad sure appreciated the combo! 😉 I served the super ooey gooey version to my group last night. No coffee ice cream, but it sure would have been a nice addition. 🙂

      Your Fall Specials series is terrific. Truly.

      I’ll be thinking of you and your big move tomorrow! xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  4. Kim @ Cook It Allergy Free says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Woah! That coffee ice cream sounds perfect. Coffee is one of my favorite flavors (and morning treats). Last year my husband bought me a fancy espresso machine, and it is my most looked-forward to part of my day. I think about my coffee as soon as I wake up in the morning. I think this coffee would be so so yummy!
    And now I am off to Iris’ to check out your oatmeal squares! They sound awesome as well!
    xo
    Kim

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 14, 2010 at 11:45 pm

      Hi Kim–Is that where all your energy and perkiness (good perkiness BTW) come from? Being such a die-hard coffee fan, you might have to up the coffee level in this recipe and back off on the coconut milk a bit. 😉

      Hope you liked the oatmeal squares, too! They’re a family favorite. 🙂

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
      • Kim @ Cook It Allergy Free says

        September 14, 2010 at 11:52 pm

        Lol! Shirley, I have definitely been known to be called “perky” especially after a couple cups of my morning coffee treat! I think Kurt regrets sometimes buying me that machine! He often tells me I have too much energy in the mornings! 😉

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        • Shirley says

          September 15, 2010 at 9:53 am

          Ha ha, Kim! Sometimes it’s wise to hold back—just a tad, perhaps—on one’s energy/perkiness when others are not so “with it” in the mornings. 😉

          Shirley

          Reply
  5. Maggie says

    September 14, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Shirley I want this combo for dessert tonight. Please! Your parents are lucky! Wish them a Happy 55th for me! That’s amazing.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2010 at 9:39 am

      Hey Maggie–I certainly think you’d enjoy this combo! 🙂 Any time you stop by, I’ll make it for you. 😉 Quick and easy. Thanks for the anniversary wishes for Mom and Dad! They are inspiring for sure!

      Shirley

      Reply
  6. Celiacs in the House says

    September 14, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    Coffee ice cream. Why do I never think of stuff this good? I know. I still have kids around who prefer peach or strawberry or chocolate. I think it’s time for some grown-up ice cream at my house.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2010 at 9:44 am

      Wendy–The kids are off at college, right? It’s certainly time to enjoy some more adult-worthy ice cream. 🙂 Well, when you are not gone for hours at a time on sensational wine tours, that is. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  7. glutenfreeforgood says

    September 15, 2010 at 7:30 am

    There was (is?) a Ben & Jerry’s coffee ice cream that I tried one time that was delicious. I’ve made all kinds of ice cream over time, but never thought to add coffee. Sounds fun and fairly easy as well. AND, I finally bought some coconut sugar a couple weeks ago. Haven’t used it yet, but plan to soon. Fig ice cream, maybe? I have a bunch of figs, might have to try that. I’ll keep you posted. =) Thanks for the inspiration. And congratulations to your parents. Fifty-five years is definitely something to celebrate!
    Melissa
    xo

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2010 at 9:57 am

      Hi Melissa–I absolutely love how you are not “up” at all on any of the ready-made foods out there. That’s a testament to your healthy, real food approach, for sure! But, I can’t believe you’ve never made coffee ice cream. I mean you make beet ice cream for goodness sake. LOL Okay, I think you need to try coffee ice cream, but now that you’ve mentioned the possibility of a fig ice cream … oh man, does that sound good! Coffee-fig ice cream, perhaps? 😉

      Thanks for the sweet words for Mom and Dad!
      Shirley

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    September 15, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Now I can’t wait to make some coffee ice cream. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Going to check out the giveaways…

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2010 at 9:12 pm

      Linda–I think you’ll like it, when you give it a try, Linda! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  9. Alta says

    September 15, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Yay for homemade coffee ice cream! Yum!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Alta–Thanks—it’s delicious. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  10. sea says

    September 15, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    You had me at coffee! It was always my favorite as a teenager… *sigh* of course, that was the dairy version. But, soon I think I may be able to eat dairy again!

    -Sea

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2010 at 9:19 pm

      Hi Sea—Oooh, getting to add dairy back in your diet will expand your horizons! 🙂 I don’t think you’d complain about this dairy-free coffee ice cream though. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  11. Karina says

    September 16, 2010 at 12:06 am

    I am imagining the taste of coffee and coconut milk. Brilliant. Sounds like heaven.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 16, 2010 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Karina–Thanks so much! I think you’d really enjoy this ice cream. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  12. Brian says

    September 16, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    You know, I swore last Summer that I would by an ice cream maker and I haven’t done it yet. Those ingredients call to me. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 16, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Brian–Nice to see you again! So many folks have sworn off ice cream makers. Is it a self-preservation thing? 😉 Because I think you would be one who would have a blast making up your own ice cream flavors!

      Thanks for the kind words on this flavor! Good luck in the giveaway! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  13. Sophie says

    September 17, 2010 at 10:08 am

    Waw!! What an awesome looking dessert!! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,…I am loving it!!

    Who wouldn’t????

    Kisses from sunny Brussel to you!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 17, 2010 at 8:19 pm

      Hi Sophie–So nice to see you my overly enthusiastic gluten-free friend! 🙂 (Don’t stop the enthusiasm … I love your comments!) Thanks so much! Glad you like this comment and so glad Brussels is sunny, too. 😉

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  14. Nancy @ TheSensitivePantry says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Love this! You combined two of my favorite things — coffee and ice cream. And I noticed the oatmeal squares have chocolate in them. That’s 3 for 3!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 17, 2010 at 8:23 pm

      Hi Nancy–LOL on 3 for 3! Glad I met all your needs! 😉

      Happy Friday to you … hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  15. Ann Kroeker says

    September 17, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Mmmm…I know what I’m making for my husband’s birthday next summer! Your pictures are great–thanks for linking to Food on Fridays.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 17, 2010 at 10:37 pm

      Ann, you are quick!!! LOL Glad to provide a birthday-worthy recipe for you. 🙂 Thanks for the kind words!

      I’m always happy to link up! Sometimes I just get caught up in all that Friday constitutes and forget. 😉 FYI–I think my comment may have gone into Spam on your post. 🙁

      Shirley

      Reply
  16. Beth says

    September 19, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Um, that coffee ice cream with Gran Marnier?!?! I need to make that ASAP. I love, love, love coffee ice cream, but a little liqueur never hurt anyone, either. Shirley, you are killing me over here!! : )

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 19, 2010 at 11:38 am

      Hi Beth–LOL So nice to see you! 🙂 Hope things are going swimmingly in your newlywed life! I do think you’ll like this one. If you like strong coffee flavor, you might want to cut back on the coconut milk a tad and add that additional amount of coffee. Look forward to your version! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  17. Carol, Simply...Gluten-free says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Love this! I have been hearing a lot about coconut sugar lately but have never tried it, this seems like the perfect recipe to take it out for a spin 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      September 20, 2010 at 11:04 pm

      Hi Carol–Thanks so much! I think you will LOVE coconut sugar. 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply

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