{"id":226510,"date":"2017-06-26T06:22:32","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T13:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/?p=226510"},"modified":"2022-08-09T17:43:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T00:43:53","slug":"dairy-free-green-tea-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/recipes\/dairy-free-green-tea-ice-cream","title":{"rendered":"Green Tea Ice Cream: 5-Ingredient Dairy-Free Dreaminess"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every time I go to a Japanese restaurant with a good friend, she raves about green tea ice cream. But it’s the one thing on the menu that is always rich in dairy. So I finally decided to whip up a dairy-free green tea ice cream recipe made with just 5 everyday ingredients.<\/p>\n

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Dairy-Free Green Tea Ice Cream that’s Deliciously Cheap to Make!<\/h2>\n

Many online recipes for dairy-free green tea ice cream are actually made with matcha, which is a finely ground powder made from a specially grown and processed variety of green tea. Bloggers like to use it because it has a vibrant green hue, but it can also cost well over $100 per pound. I use green tea for ease and affordability. But I have included ingredient options in the FAQs below.<\/p>\n

Can I Use Matcha Instead of Green Tea?<\/h3>\n

Yes, I’ve included an option for dairy-free matcha<\/em> ice cream, but the main recipe is for simple, affordable, deliciously dairy-free green tea ice cream.<\/p>\n

Is Green Tea as Healthy as Matcha?<\/h3>\n

Matcha powder does contain higher levels of antioxidants, but good old green tea should not be underestimated. It’s still high in\u00a0EGCG<\/a><\/strong>, the polyphenol revered in several studies for fighting numerous health issues, from\u00a0high cholesterol<\/a><\/strong> to Alzheimer’s Disease<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Which Milk Beverage Do You Recommend?<\/h3>\n

This very easy recipe pairs green tea (or matcha) with plant-based cashew milk beverage and coconut milk for a wonderfully creamy experience. I love the flavor of cashew and coconut together when making creamy dishes, but you can use any milk beverage, including nut-free, if preferred.<\/p>\n

What Can I Substitute for the Coconut Milk?<\/h3>\n

I haven’t yet tested a coconut-free option, but have some suggestions if you want to experiment. You could substitute a mix of avocado and more milk beverage for the coconut milk. This is also a great way to naturally enhance the hue. Simply blend some avocado to get about 1\/2 cup avocado puree. Then increase the milk beverage to about 1 3\/4 cup, or consider using an unsweetened creamer if you want a richer finish. See my guide on How to Substitute Coconut<\/a><\/strong> for more options.<\/p>\n

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Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Green Tea Ice Cream<\/h2>\n

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free \/ non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.<\/p>\n

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Dairy-Free Green Tea Ice Cream<\/div>\n
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Recipe Type<\/span>: Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n
Cuisine: American<\/span><\/div>\n
Author: Alisa Fleming<\/span><\/div>\n
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