Vegan Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Bars
Vegan Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Bars are made with just 7 simple ingredients featuring a creamy chocolate ‘ice cream’ encased in a crunchy peanut & chocolate shell.
I’m so excited to share this recipe because I genuinely eat these Vegan Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Bars all summer long! This recipe is a twist on my Healthy Fudgesicles which has gone viral several times. I decided to add even more chocolate this time, dipping the non-dairy chocolate ice cream in a chocolate and peanut coating. The peanuts add crunch and flavor – similar to those Magnums we used to eat as a kid.
The chocolate ice cream is made from just 5 simple ingredients: coconut cream, cocoa powder, non-dairy milk maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
The crunchy chocolate shell is made from melted chocolate and crushed peanuts.
It doesn’t get any more simple than that!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Better for you ingredients – these ice cream bars are much healthier for you, made with just 7 wholesome ingredients. They are vegan, gluten free and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Ditch the store bought and make these instead!
- Easy to make – making these ice cream bars is a fun activity to do with kids. Let them blend all the ingredients together, or even pour the ice cream into the molds.
- Rich and delicious flavor – last but not least, these taste even better than Magnums. They are rich, creamy and full of chocolate flavor with some crunch.
Ingredients needed
- Coconut cream – the thick part from the top of a can of coconut milk. Put the can of coconut milk in the fridge for about 30 minutes to get it thick. I usually just buy a can of coconut cream from Trader Joes. I promise, as someone who does not like coconut, these do not taste like coconut.
- Non-dairy milk– any non-dairy milk will work.
- Cocoa powder – use your favorite cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Maple syrup – agave will also work.
- Vanilla extract
- Vegan chocolate chips – for the chocolate shell
- Peanuts – I like to use salted peanuts for the sweet and salty combo.
- Coconut oil – optional, this will make the chocolate smooth and easier to dip in.
How to make Vegan Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Bars
Did I mention these ice cream bars are incredibly easy to make?
- Add coconut cream, non-dairy milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla & a pinch of salt to a blender and blend until smooth. Then pour into silicone popsicle molds and freeze.
- Melt the chocolate and stir in the chopped peanuts. Dip each popsicle into the chocolate mixture, then onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
My family and friends always ask me to make these when we’re sitting poolside on a hot summer day – they are the ultimate, indulgent summer treat.
These ice cream bars are so rich, creamy and indulgent. I hope you’ll try this recipe and continue making it for many more summers to come!
More summer dessert recipes you’ll love
- 5-Ingredient Healthy Fudgesicles
- Vegan Cookie Dough Nice Cream
- Chocolate Nice Cream (3 ingredients)
- Vegan Klondike Bars
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
- Healthy Snickers Bars
- 5-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles
Vegan Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Bars
Ingredients
Chocolate Ice Cream
- ½ cup coconut cream, thick part from the top of a can of coconut milk
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Chocolate Shell
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil, optional
- ½ cup peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- Add all of the ice cream ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into silicone popsicle molds and freeze for at least 2 hours, until the ice cream is frozen.
- Add the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) to a tall glass and melt in the microwave. Once melted, stir in the crushed peanuts.
- Prepare a parchment lined tray. Remove the ice cream bars from the molds and dip into the chocolate peanut coating, then place back on the tray. Place in the freezer until the chocolate hardens, then dig in!
