Can mocha be made vegan?

Yes, absolutely. Mocha is just a mix of coffee and chocolate, both plant-based by nature. By using non-dairy milk like coconut or cashew and skipping any whipped cream or dairy syrups, you can easily make mocha vegan. That’s exactly how vegan mocha ice cream works too: it builds on the same flavor combo but uses ingredients that keep it dairy-free.

Is Ben and Jerry's vegan ice cream really vegan?

Ben and Jerry’s offers a line of certified vegan ice creams made with almond milk or sunflower butter. These options don’t contain dairy, eggs, or animal products. While store-bought choices are convenient, making vegan mocha ice cream at home lets you skip the additives and tailor the flavor to your liking.

What is in mocha ice cream?

Traditional mocha ice cream contains milk, cream, sugar, coffee, and chocolate. But in vegan mocha ice cream , we swap those for full-fat coconut milk, unsweetened cashew milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, espresso, and a touch of vanilla and sea salt. You get all the flavor and texture, without the dairy.

What is the best plant milk for vegan ice cream?

Coconut milk is ideal for its fat content, which creates creaminess. Cashew milk is also great because it’s smooth and neutral. In vegan mocha ice cream , I use both, coconut for the body and cashew to keep things light. The result is rich but not heavy.

Vegan Mocha Ice Cream – Bold Flavor, 5-Star Recipe Guide

Ingredients

Scale

1 can full-fat coconut milk

1 cup unsweetened cashew milk

1/3 cup brewed espresso

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 tbsp arrowroot starch

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/8 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat coconut milk and cashew milk until warm.

2. Whisk in cocoa powder, espresso, and maple syrup.

3. Stir in arrowroot starch to thicken slightly.

4. Remove from heat, then add vanilla and salt.

5. Cool completely and chill in the fridge.

6. Churn in an ice cream maker or freeze and stir every 30 minutes until firm.

7. Store in freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Use cold brew if you prefer a smoother coffee flavor.

Top with cacao nibs or melted chocolate for crunch.

Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Author: Sophia Benton
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Churned
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg