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Vegan & Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream (Ben & Jerry’s Copycat!)

Last Updated on November 15, 2019 by Jean Choi 26 Comments

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This healthy and decadent Vegan & Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream does not disappoint, and it’s guaranteed to cool you down in the sweltering heat! Vegan Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

It’s about time I came out with a new ice cream recipe on this blog! And I think you might see them more from now on because I just bought an ice cream machine, and my LIFE HAS CHANGED. I have a few no-churn ice cream recipes on here, and while they are delicious, they don’t compare to the texture of the churned version and I’m fully on board with making the switch.

Vegan & Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream Recipe

I was a bit ambitious with my very first churned ice cream, and decided to make a version of Ben & Jerry’s classic favorite. This Vegan & Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream tastes pretty darn close to the real thing, but it’s made with coconut milk and soaked cashews and is JUST as creamy!

I used to LOVE Cherry Garcia ice cream growing up, and would go crazy over the combination of tart cherries and crunchy chocolate in the sweet vanilla ice cream. While the original version contains guar gum, carrageenan, and soy lecithin, my version is squeaky clean with all REAL ingredients and I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out.

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Finding Vegan and Paleo Chocolate

This Vegan & Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream recipe uses shaved chocolate that you should NOT omit, but I completely understand that it can be a bit difficult to find dairy free and soy free chocolate bars. After doing some research, I discovered Enjoy Life Chocolate, and I highly recommend you use their chocolate bar for this recipe.

Not only is it delicious (I love to enjoy a piece for dessert), it’s paleo and vegan, free of eggs, wheat, dairy, soy, and nuts, so it’s great for anyone with food allergies.

I hope you love this recipe as much as my husband and I did. We’ve been enjoy a scoop each after dinner, and I love that I can indulge in one of my favorite desserts without a ton of sugar and fake ingredients. It’s the best and most delicious way to #treatyoself in my opinion!

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Paleo & Vegan Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

This healthy and decadent Vegan & Paleo Cherry Garcia Ice Cream does not disappoint, and it's guaranteed to cool you down in the sweltering heat! 
4.9 from 19 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Soaking & freezing time: 4 hours
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cashews soaked for at least 2 hours
  • 14 oz can of full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup shaved dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Place drained cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. 
  • Pour this mixture to an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Once the ice cream begins to thicken, add shaved dark chocolate and cherries to the ice cream. 
  • Serve right away for a softer ice cream, or transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer until ready. 
Nutrition Facts
Paleo & Vegan Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 276mg8%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | August 2, 2018

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  1. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom says

    August 6, 2018 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness – this looks so amazing. It’s been super hot here this week so I could totally go for this right now. And vegan – just what I need!

    Reply
  2. yang says

    August 6, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is so yummy and gorgeous! I am serious in love just by looking at it <3

    Reply
  3. Renee says

    August 6, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my WORD – this looks amazing! Cherries are just about finishing up here, so I’m going to grab the last of them to make this! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. linda spiker says

    August 6, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    Well how beautiful is that! Love that it’s dairy free.

    Reply
  5. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    August 6, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    No way!!! I used to live on the B&J frozen yogurt version in my college days. It was one of my favorites, I probably had it at least twice a week – maybe daily lol. I cannot wait to make your version!

    Reply
  6. Megan Stevens says

    August 7, 2018 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    I can’t believe how beautiful those swirled cherries are, and I love shaved chocolate in ice cream!! What a fun and pretty version of a not-so-healthy classic!

    Reply
  7. Joni Gomes says

    August 7, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    Omg yes ice cream and cherries together!! Love the coconut milk in this!

    Reply
  8. Holly says

    August 8, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    This looks delicious! Could you substitute cashew butter for the whole cashews?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 8, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Yes, definitely!

      Reply
  9. Yvonne says

    August 9, 2018 at 7:29 am

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy! and I can’t believe it is dairy free. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  10. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    August 9, 2018 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    WOW. This looks and sounds like the most amazing recipe — and good for all my family with specific food restrictions!
    Cannot wait to try this one! Cherries!!

    Reply
  11. Kathryn says

    August 9, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy. I’ve tried a few recipes without an ice cream machine and they’ve always been a little disappointing. Is there an ice cream maker that you recommend? I would love to make treats like this!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 9, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I honestly just got the cheapest one I could find because I wasn’t sure if I would use it a lot, which is this one. But it works so well and I may upgrade to a fancier one in a few months. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Raia says

    August 10, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds lovely. I love the cherry + dark chocolate shavings combo!

    Reply
  13. ChihYu says

    August 10, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely flavor combo ! I really crave ice cream now !

    Reply
  14. Lindsey Dietz says

    August 11, 2018 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    My husband is peeking over my shoulder as I type this, making grunting sounds as he looks at your drool-worthy pics! Holy smokes, this sounds/looks so good!

    Reply
  15. Anna says

    August 12, 2018 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    YAY! This looks amazing!! I’m always looking for a good new ice cream recipe – can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
  16. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    August 12, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this looks incredibly decadent! I love Cherry Garcia, so I definitely need to try this out soon!

    Reply
  17. Tatiana says

    August 13, 2018 at 12:29 am

    5 stars
    Love the name ! I have a bunch of frozen farm cherries that I would love to use here

    Reply
  18. Lisa Buchanan says

    December 6, 2020 at 12:30 am

    4 stars
    We made this tonight with frozen, thawed cherries and calumet semi sweet chocolate. I have to say I liked the idea a lot but it was ok not amazing. Perhaps fresh cherries would have made a difference. Thanks for sharing though, and I look forward to trying another of your recipes, really enjoy the share.

    Reply
  19. Nichole says

    January 28, 2021 at 7:00 am

    Can you substitute almond milk for coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 30, 2021 at 10:59 am

      Almond milk is a bit too thin so you may get an icier (and not cream) ice cream. You can try thicker milk cashew milk for a better result.

      Reply
  20. Breeze says

    May 31, 2021 at 10:41 am

    4 stars
    The cashews made the ice cream taste grainy. Do you have any tips for eliminating that grainy texture?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:34 am

      I would use a high speed blender and make sure to soak the cashews. The speed of the blender makes a huge difference!

      Reply
      • Breeze says

        June 27, 2021 at 5:42 pm

        I tried it again. This time without the cashew and it was even worse so it must be the brand of coconut cream I’m using. What brand do you use?

        Reply
  21. Neha says

    June 22, 2021 at 2:52 am

    5 stars
    Wow!! I was wondering about what may be the vegan substitute for milk? Looks yummy gonna try today.

    Reply

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