10-Minute Vegan Matcha Ice Cream (from frozen bananas)

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3-ingredient matcha nice cream that you're going to be craving all summer long! No ice cream maker or fancy tools required to make this soft-serve, naturally sweet, earthy, and creamy vegan ice cream.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

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Jun 13, 2018 (Last updated Mar 15, 2024) by Hannah Sunderani

This vegan Matcha Ice Cream is the creamy, sweet and earthy. Made in minutes with just 3 simple ingredients: Matcha, frozen bananas, and coconut milk!

This vegan matcha ice cream is made without an ice cream maker. There’s no fancy tools required! Now let’s get into the recipe pronto!

matcha nice cream in two white bowls, sprinkled with coconut flakes and topped with fresh strawberries on a white backdrop

all of the ingredients required for making matcha nice cream separate in individual bowls

Ingredient Notes

All you need to make an Instagram worthy, soft serve, dairy-free vegan ice cream is 3 natural and wholesome ingredients:

Frozen bananas – The super secret ingredient to making luscious vegan soft serve ice cream is using frozen chopped bananas. It’s the perfect ultra healthy ice cream base, which means your kiddos can enjoy this ice cream for breakfast. Our family personally buys extra bunches of bananas at the grocery store when the weather warms up so we can eat loads of creamy ice cream!
Coconut milk – I personally love the creamy consistency coconut milk adds to this vegan matcha ice cream. You could substitute in coconut cream or your personally favourite plant milk.
Matcha – If you’ve made one of my other popular matcha recipes, you’ll know I can’t stress the importance of using a quality matcha enough! In my experience, the cheaper matchas have a really bitter taste and chalky texture. For this vegan ice cream recipe (and all of my matcha recipes!), I like to use a premium ceremonial grade matcha. I find that it has a sweeter and less bitter taste, and smoother texture.

top down visual of mathca nice cream in white bowls on a white backdrop, that's topped with coconut flakes and strawberries

MAKE THIS RECIPE WITH ME!

Make this vegan matcha ice cream with me on my YouTube Channel, where I share my 5 Must-Have Matcha Recipes including this ice cream and how to make the perfect matcha latte!

How to Make Vegan Matcha Ice Cream with Frozen Bananas

To make your own ice cream it begins, of course, with frozen bananas for the base. Add them into your food processor, then add in the coconut milk, matcha powder, and any additional flavours you want in your ice cream.

Blend together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. And there you have it! Smooth and silky vegan ice cream that rivals the delicious creaminess of traditional ice cream.

frozen bananas blended together with coconut milk and matcha to make matcha nice cream in a food processor — in a food processor, blend together the frozen bananas, matcha and coconut milk

Ya’ll know I’m a big fan of recipes that can be made simply, without any special tools. (Check out my 5 vegan kitchen essentials for tools that you actually need in your kitchen and the one’s you don’t!) This vegan ice cream is a perfect example that you don’t need an ice cream maker to make delicious and healthy vegan ice cream at home.

matcha nice cream that's been scooped into a glass container with a spatula

matcha nice cream that's been smoothed out into a glass container

Topping Suggestions

The best part of making ice cream at home is being able to load it up with your favourite toppings. Whether you’re enjoy this ice cream for breakfast or dessert, here are a few topping suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.

Nut butters: Add on a drizzle of your favourite nut butter such as peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or hazelnut butter would be amazing! Or, if you’re allergic to nuts, go for a drizzle of creamy Sunbutter.
Chopped nuts: If you’re looking for a healthy crunch, top your bowl with slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, pecans, or peanuts. Really any nut would be delicious.
Added sweetness: The banana base makes this ice cream naturally sweet without any added sugar, but if you want yours even sweeter, add a drizzle of maple syrup, agave syrup, or even a non-dairy chocolate syrup.
Fresh fruit: Any fresh fruit will be delicious with this matcha banana ice cream. I love additional sliced bananas, fresh cherries, or sweet berries.

matcha nice cream in two white bowls sprinkled with coconut flakes on a white backdrop

I hope you love this 3-ingredient vegan matcha ice cream recipe as much as I do! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think and check out The Two Spoons Cookbook for more beautiful vegan recipes like this! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.

And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.