This simple and easy 3-ingredient vegan matcha ice cream recipe is so delicious and creamy that you’ll never guess that it’s dairy-free! All you need is matcha powder, bananas, and a can of unsweetened coconut milk. The perfect recipe for a hot day or a fun after-dinner treat!
All About Matcha Ice Cream
I haven’t had ice cream in forever, and it’s mostly because I stopped eating sweets. Not only do I prefer salty foods in general, I still deal with candida symptoms, especially when I’m under a lot of stress.
However, this paleo matcha ice cream? It contains only clean, good-for-you ingredients that don’t give me any of the blood sugar symptoms or digestive issues. It’s just the best!
I first had matcha ice cream when I was visiting Seoul, Korea, in the summer back in middle school. The thought of green tea ice cream seemed a bit strange to me, but once I tasted it, I was obsessed. The slightly bitter and smooth taste of matcha complemented so well with the sweet creaminess added to it.
It’s still one of my favorite flavors today, as seen in these matcha recipes: Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Pudding, and Hot Chocolate Matcha Latte.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Sometimes, I just want a simple, easy treat to fulfill my sweet tooth. Since I usually have frozen bananas on hand, this dairy-free green tea ice cream has been my go-to dessert on hot days. It’s such an easy recipe to make and has all the earthy flavor matcha lovers enjoy.
It’s creamy, healthy, and delicious, and it brings me right back to my childhood when I used to enjoy matcha ice cream regularly when I visited my family in South Korea!
I love the fact that this green tea ice cream literally takes 3 simple ingredients to make, and you don’t even need an ice cream maker! There’s no heavy cream, cane sugar, or egg yolks, it’s just bananas, coconut cream, and matcha powder!
Also, it tastes AMAZING. You can definitely taste a bit of banana in it, but it’s not overpowering. The matcha flavor really shines through, and the result is just so wonderful! Homemade ice cream for the win!
Ingredient Notes
- Bananas
- Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream: Use a can of unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream. This makes an excellent ice cream base because it’s thick and creamy, like heavy whipping cream, but totally dairy-free! You can also swap this for another milk of choice if desired.
- Japanese matcha green tea powder: This is the brand I use, and it’s the best I’ve tasted with the highest quality of ceremonial grade matcha. You can get 5% off with my code: JEAN5
- Toppings: You can also add toppings to this ice cream, like chocolate chips, whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, and more. I personally like it plain or with some chocolate chips!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Peel the bananas, slice them into 3-inch chunks, place them on a parchment paper lined plate, and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Once frozen, place the bananas in a blender or food processor, and add coconut milk and matcha powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste, and if desired, add vanilla extract and/or sweetener. Blend again.
- Serve immediately for a soft serve texture, or store in the freezer for 2-3 hours if you want it firmer like ice cream.
- Sprinkle with your favorite toppings, if using. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If you don’t have a blender, you can pour the ice cream mixture into a food processor and process it that way.
- I recommend using thicker milk like coconut milk for the best texture. Other plant based milk like almond milk will work in a pinch, but I love the creamy texture of coconut milk or coconut cream.
Serving Tips
- For best results, serve this creamy green tea ice cream plain or with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Storage Tips
- Store in a freezer-safe, airtight container. Scoop straight from frozen when ready to eat and top with your favorite ice cream toppings.
Recipe FAQs
This homemade matcha ice cream has all the traditional flavors of Matcha green tea- earthy and slightly bitter, plus the banana adds the perfect amount of sweetness. It’s a delicious recipe!
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3-Ingredient Vegan Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or your favorite milk of choice
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract and/or 2-3 tbsp sweetener of choice
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- Peel the bananas, slice them into 3-inch chunks, place them on a parchment paper lined plate, and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Once frozen, place the bananas in a blender or food processor, and add coconut milk and matcha powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste, and if desired, add vanilla extract and/or sweetener. Blend again.
- Serve immediately for a soft serve texture, or store in the freezer for 2-3 hours if you want it firmer like ice cream.
- Sprinkle with your favorite toppings, if using. Enjoy!
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Notes
Expert Tips
- If you don’t have a blender, you can pour the ice cream mixture into a food processor and process it that way.
- I recommend using thicker milk like coconut milk for the best texture. Other plant based milk like almond milk will work in a pinch, but I love the creamy texture of coconut milk or coconut cream.
Serving Tips
- For best results, serve this creamy green tea ice cream plain or with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Storage Tips
- Store in a freezer-safe, airtight container. Scoop straight from frozen when ready to eat and top with your favorite ice cream toppings.
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I love the simple ingredients! This would make a great afternoon snack/pick me up! Thanks!
I’m the same way about having more of a salty tooth, rather than a sweet tooth! And this ice cream sounds amaaaaazing. I’m wondering though – are you sensitive to caffeine? Because I know many people eat ice cream at night, but if they’re sensitive to caffeine, do you think this would keep them awake? thanks!!
I’m pretty sensitive to caffeine, so I don’t drink coffee in the afternoon. But matcha doesn’t have that same jolt for me. I can have a small serving of this ice cream and still sleep. If you are super sensitive though, I would just have it earlier in the day!
I love a 3-ingredient recipe, especially when one is matcha 😉 Yum!! Sounds so energising and delicious.
Oh man, I think I might make this tonight after dinner! Looks so creamy and delicious and I’m like you – ever since I realized that dairy and I weren’t friends I have been sad about not getting to have matcha ice cream. I am not a sushi fan but would always “tough it out” in the pre-dairy-free days because I knew at the end I’d get some matcha ice cream, ha!
This looks SO good! And beautiful.
I love making banana based ice creams, but I have yet to try out matcha – thanks for the delicious looking recipe!
Love matcha ice cream and this version looks so creamy and delicious !!
3 ingredients- I love it! It looks so creamy and smooth! Yum!
I love that color, so beautiful! I have yet to have matcha, but THIS is the way that I want to try it. I love homemade ice cream and can’t wait to try some.
So fresh and so clean… just how I like my icecream 🙂
I don’t know if there is a way that this could get any better!
I have all three ingredients, and it won’t spike my blood sugar? I’m in!
This looks incredible!! Would never think to make a matcha ice cream, thanks for the adventure…
This is so beautiful – what a great recipe! Could really do with a bowl of this right now! 🙂
What a beautifully vibrant hue!
What are the nutritionals on this?
Hi there, I don’t put nutritional info for my recipes, and I’m actually not sure about it. I’m all about supporting eating in tune with what you are body is craving and needing so I do not count calories or macronutrients. If you are curious, you can use apps like MyFitnessPal to input each ingredient. Hope that helps!
I LOVE Matcha and this is so simple! You know I’m going to make this tonight.
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I’ve been looking all over for easy machine-free ice cream recipes. And nondairy too!
I was amazed by this recipe and made it yesterday. It came out with great consistency but did not taste as I expected (more banana taste). I put it in the freezer but today I found the color had changed to yellowish green and the taste changed not even as good as yesterday. Very sad 🙁
Very good. My bananas were still a little too tart so I added a little vanilla extract and maple syrup to sweeten. Before adding those it was ok but that was prob due to unripe bananas.
YUM! I just made this and it brought back memories of my visit to Korea with my daughters. We sure are enjoying your cookbook and your recipes. I’m sharing this recipe with them.
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your kind words!!
Does anyone have a substitute for the bananas. I am allergic to them.