Your healthy ice cream dreams have come true! This creamy coconut matcha ice cream is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and packed with superfood nutrients. A delicious dessert recipe you can whip up in a flash; no freezing or ice cream maker required!
You know what makes me happy? Fun, colorful, healthy foods! There are many reasons why I named this blog with the word “sunshine”, but one of those reasons is for all the happy color-inducing thoughts it brings. Maybe it is just a subconscious goal of mine to get as many colors into my diet each and every day. I’m pretty sure I knock them all out of the park without any struggle, especially GREEN!
I like to tell people I may just be the first to overdose on greens (but that’s okay!). I proudly do crave veggies (I also crave nut butter and sweet cereal, but you know how it is!) But hold up now! Don’t think the only way you can add green to you diet is from veggies! You may want to delve into some Matcha (green tea powder) and Spirulina (blue-green algae)! Two fantastic “superfoods” that load in the antioxidants just like veggies and fruit! However, this little powers are much better when we add them to something like…ICE CREAM!
Are you shocked even more? Yes, I said ICE CREAM! My first ice cream recipe to boot! To make it even more special and “super” I made this ice cream not with plain old coconut milk, but Silk® Nutchello™ Toasted Coconut and Cashew Beverage (2 of my favorite foods)! It’s cocoNUTTY, creamy, deliciousness! I always say cashews are like candy to me, with their natural sweetness. Add coconut as well and you have one decadent dairy-free milk for the ultimate ice cream creation! It gets better! The other base is bananas so you don’t need an ice cream maker nor any freezer time. You can dive right into this dairy-free vegan decadence!
Since I know not everyone has my taste preferences, I am hoping that this green goodness will make everyone happy. How could anyone pass up this sweet, healthy, summer-ready treat? You could eat this for breakfast, dessert, even perhaps a midday boost? Can we get a “heck yea!” for the coconut and cashew too? Those are also some of my happiest foods. They’re not all that colorful on their own , but that doesn’t stop us from giving them extra side kicks to boost the color-power!
Are you ready for a bowl? I have a feeling you are. I can see it in your face (yes, I can see!) That green nutty-coconutty matcha and spirulina is calling you! It was calling me, so good thing I had this entire batch to myself 😉
Coconut Matcha Ice Cream
- 3 Cups Chopped Frozen Bananas (about 4 small bananas)
- ¾ Cup Silk® Nutchello™ Toasted Coconut Cashew Beverage
- ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (plus more for topping)
- 2 Tsp Matcha
- 1 Tsp Spirulina
- Toss all ingredients in a large food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth,thick, and creamy!
- Makes enough for 2 bowls and top with some extra shredded coconut!
The coconut, banana, and matcha mask any “spirulina” flavor, so don’t worry about that! Just worry about freezing enough bananas to make multiple batches of this coconut matcha ice cream! Simple, delicious, happy moments of pure bliss and smiles. One of those “close you eyes with each spoonful” kind of treats! Now go get blending!
So tell me:
+ What type of food do you crave most? It really depends on the time of day for me!
+ Have you tried any of the Silk® Nutchellos™ yet? ….amazing!
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I love matcha flavor~~ Thank you for sharing the recipe. Matcha with Spirulina, it’s also really healthy :3
All the superfood power!
It is always good to see your posts!
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Thanks!
I love matcha and coconut – I am so going to try this recipe Rebecca
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Fabulous!
This healthy non-dairy Coconut Matcha Ice Cream dessert is my favorite guilt-free treat!
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I bet you’d love it!
My kids love matcha flavor, and they would inhale this!
Wow! That is fantastic to hear!
This looks divine! So perfect for today (or everyday!)
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I’d say so!
Oh my goodness yum! I love making matcha smoothies but matcha ice cream is just a whole other level of yumminess! Totally going to try this!
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I still need to try this… 😉
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Please do!
YUM! That Nutchella looks SO GOOD!!!!!! Can’t wait to try it out, I’ll track some down.
I’m pinning & sharing =)
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I know you will love it!!
I’m not going to lie as I’m readying this recipe I am eating Moose Tracks chocolate ice cream so I’m feeling a little guilty. However, I think this recipe sounds amazing and want to try it. I have heard a lot about Matcha lately wasn’t brave enough to try it. Thanks for sharing!
No need to bravery *or to feel guilty)…nest time break out that blender and go!! You’ll love it!
Indeed..a dream come true!
Mhmm 😉
I’ve seen so many good things about macha, I need to try it. And hiding it in this ice cream seems a great way for me to introduce it to my family. Nutchello is also new to me. I will be looking for this! I would be great in a whole lot of foods, especially this ice cream and in a trifle! So excited!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton recently posted…Behind The Scenes-Make Lemonade Shop
It’s a perfect sweet creamy delicious drink to add to anything!
I love MATCHA!!! This sounds so delicious! I must give it a try.
I hope you do!
This looks so yummy!! I love Matcha too!
Thank you!
I just so happened to have bought this silk milk!! I have never delved into spirulina, but I have matcha. Love making ice cream and love this healthier recipe!
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I can’t believe I’ve never had matcha before!
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What a wonderful recipe, Rebecca! It took me a while to really like the taste of matcha but now I love it. This ice cream sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes recently posted…Comment on Lemon Asparagus Tart by Hauke Fox
It’s so good when it’s used in a sweet treat!
This sounds amazing! I’ve never heard of Nutchello, so thanks for introducing it to me.
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Ah, well I hope you pick some up to try!
Woaah, this ice cream looks absolutely delish! I want silk to come over to Europe 😀
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This looks fabulous! I do really love the flavor of Matcha as well, Pinned 🙂
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Perfect then! Thank you Angela!
Ohhh the coconut matcha ice cream looks so good! I love the color!
Too bad we don’t have silk here, because that nutchello drink looks amazing. Now you’ve got me craving ice cream and it’s only 8 am here 😀
Bianca – ElephantasticVegan recently posted…Vegan Potato & Spinach Strudel
But this is one of those “ice creams” that all those HCV people eat for breakfast anyway! So get at it 😉
What an healthy ice-cream! It looks lovely.
Like you, my cravings change depending on my mood. Sweet, savoury, sour, salty….totally depends on my mood!
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This sounds delicious Rebecca! I’ve recently been loving the flavor of matcha so I need to try this next time
Awesome! Thanks Anjali!
I love this recipe! I’m sure I’ll be trying it soon 🙂
Thanks Megan!
It looks delicious, what a fab colour! I love matcha in anything, so I will have to try this.
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Healthy ice cream for the WIN! LOVE it! 🙂
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Heck yea! Thanks Laura!
Mmm… I love matcha. 🙂
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It’s fun!
I love matcha and this looks so refreshing! A must try this Summer!
Yes! Thank you Ashley!
H Rebecca,
This ice cream sound so refreshing and healthy. I make my own ice-cream but usually use coconut milk. Pinned & tweeted !
Marla recently posted…Real Food Fridays #140 — Time to Share Natural Health
Well now you can use coconut/cashew milk!
Loved that you used bananas! I love matcha too!
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Thanks! Yea, it’s fun!
For your first ever ice cream recipe you nailed it!! Admittedly I ate half a tub last weekend. It was definitely a craving that I caved and went overboard. I need to make a healthy version like this so I don’t feel so bad!!
Hahahaha 😉 Yea, you can eat this entire batch and feel…SUPER 😉
Now a days I am hearing lot about matcha, but frankly i don’t know how that tastes 🙂 Your ice -cream looks yummy!
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I guess it’s time to try it then!
I am definitely ready for a bowl! I just love how green this is! I drink matcha but I’ve never used it any other way! I need to make some ice cream!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss recently posted…Roasted Three Bean Salad with Tomatoes
Haha, that’s funny! I’ve never drank it, but I love baking and cooking with it!
Rebecca, I’m not familiar with Nutchello, but I’m going to put it on my list when I head tothe grocery store this week. And I do love matcha…so will def give this tasty treat a try
You will surly love this treat than! You’ll fall in love with Nutchello!
Love matcha but I’ve never had matcha ice cream! That needs to change!
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I’m with you, Rebecca, delicious healthy food is the very best! And delicious, healthy ice cream is a dream. I love this and will definitely be making it. There is no such thing as too much ice cream, lol.
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This looks lovely and refreshing!
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It sure is!
This looks so delicious! I love matcha!
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Great to hear!
Now you get my attention with that matcha ice cream.. I am big fan of matcha as well.
Fantastic!
what a great way to use matcha. I usually just put it in smoothies, but I am going to have to give this a try.
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So much better in ICE CREAM 😉
I would love to try this!
When Lynne and I did our Vegan January, we could only get Vegan vanilla ice cream from the shops. I never thought of making a vegan ice cream. But then again this recipe wasn’t available then. 😉
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Come on Neil!! Homemade vegan ice cream is even trendier than spiralizing 😉
But I haven’t even caught up on a slow cooker yet! I’m so far behind…….. 😉
neil@neilshealthymeals.com recently posted…No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
I am loving all things matcha at the moment – and I loveeeee banana icecream so I’ll have to try this out! xo
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I hope you do!
Ohlala this is fabulous. I love matcha anything, will have to make this asap.
I hope so! Thanks Florentina!
Oh my god this sounds delicious! I love matcha and coconut, so this ice cream is like a dream come true! Bonus points that it’s dairy-free and vegan! Yum!
Dreamy, creamy, ice cream 😉 Thanks Laura!
Girl, you had me at Matcha…looks incredible.
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Oh, the flavor combinations going on here sound incredible!!!! And that color is perfect! Toasted coconut + cashew milk sounds heavenly – I LOVE toasted coconut or really anything coconut-y! I’ve only tried matcha a couple of times and loved it, but don’t have any on hand at the moment…looks like I need to grab some so I can make this! xo
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This is absolutely beautiful. I can just imagine how wonderful it tastes. Such a cool recipe.
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I’m a big fan of anything Matcha, and I also like coconut, so this ice cream is right up my alley.
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Perfect!
Cravings totally depend on time of day for me as well, sweet at night for me 🙂 This looks so creamy, I need to start hoarding bananas so I can freeze a few!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…WIAW – It Wasn’t Always Like This
That’s what I do with bananas 😉 I had to buy them specifically for this, to cut up and freeze!
i cant stop thinking about this combination..i hear you on greens because ever since i have come to Nepal, i have no had an ounce of green so my body is craving it soo bad,
dixya @food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Cucumber Mint Chia Fresca
Than I think you need a bowl of this!
I love matcha and it certainly is pretty! I’m all for no churn “ice cream!”
Jenn recently posted…Sugar Snap Pea Salad w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette
It is so pretty 😉 I think that’s why I love it so much!
Your post is so coconuty and I love it! The ice cream sounds amazing! (I just ate dinner and now I need dessert haha) AND that coffee creamer??! How is it? I feel like I would be instantly addicted! Thank you for sharing!
Coffee creamer?
Love the final shot of the empty bowl, Rebecca! Nice touch!!!
Haha, thank you Jill 😉
OKAY BYE THIS SOUNDS SO INCREDIBLY AMAZING. And as someone who needs a map to navigate around the kitchen, I think I might be able to do this. Like what?! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe!
Hahahaha! You sure can make this! As long as you can press the button on a blender, you’re good!
I just bought some matcha at a farmer’s market in Arizona – can’t wait to try it in this recipe!
~jules
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YES!!! Make some ice cream, stat!
I love the spirulina add-in! What a great recipe for the hot months coming up! 🙂
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Yea! We all need to feel “super” and cool this summer 😉
I adore Silk® Nutchello™ Toasted Coconut Cashew Beverage, Rebecca – you put it to good use in thise banana “ice cream”! Fabulous recipe!
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High five, Matcha twin! This looks AMAZING. You know I love coconut milk ice cream so this is right up my street 🙂
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen recently posted…Pineapple & Matcha Oat Smoothie
We should just spend the day eating ice cream and smoothies….basically the same thing when veganized 😉
Give me all the green food – including ice cream! I’m so in!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Pesto Avocado Tuna Wraps
The greener the better 😉
I love matcha!! I’ll have to try this!
Awesome! Yes you do!
This looks fabulous! I’ve recently tried the cashew coconut Nutchello too and I love it. Using it to make healthy ice cream is a great idea! Pinning!
It is just so good!!! Thank you Valentina!
Ice cream is my favorite! This is such a fun flavor.
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yum yum yum! this looks so creamy and refreshing on a hot summer day!
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It sure is!
Yum! I LOVE matcha and cannot believe I haven’t added it to a frozen treat yet. . .now with your recipe I have no excuse not to 😉
Gotta happen TODAY 😉
yummy! I am obsessed with matcha AND coconut so thanks for this ! pinning ♥
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This sounds tasty. I bet it would be very refreshing on these hot days that are right around the corner.
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I’ve never tried matcha, but this looks like the perfect way to start! I crave fresh fruit and veggies most often (and nut butter). Gotta love a way to turn fresh food into ice cream 😀
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I love desserts like this!!! Sounds so tasty!
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Green is one of my favorite colors and this ice cream makes me happy. Matcha is so amazing and I love the taste of coconut. This is a winner!
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I’ve never used matcha or spirulina at home, but I can def get behind them when there’s ice cream involved 😀
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We can put anything in ice cream and it will be good 😉
This ice cream sounds delicious, I love the coconut with the matcha!
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A perfect combo!
Looks like a wonderful recipe, I do love matcha. Unfortunately we can’t get Nutchello here in Aus.
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One day 😉
I love how healthy this is. I’m sure I could make it for my family and they would never know!
Best,
Chrystal
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Ice cream party!
I think Im the only one alive that hasnt tasted matcha yet. but this..this ice cream looks like a perfect excuse to start . Love coconut anything…
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Nutchello sounds awesome, especially in this ice cream! So creamy <3
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Right? I feel like it was MADE for ice creams!
Yum, I need to try this! Scheduling a pin for later 😀
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Looks like a healthy alternative. I like matcha green tea!!
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Then you’ll love this!
Yum! Looks good. I’ve been trying to find a vegan ice cream recipe to test out making at home! And the Nutchello sounds really good too!
You’ll love this one! There are just so many flavors here and it’s ultra creamy!
I love and adore healthy ice cream recipes, and this combines two of my favorite things ever! <3!
Woohoo! It’s the best 😉
I am so excited to find a healthy ice cream recipe. Thank you!
Enjoy, Sherry!
You know how much I love the coconut matcha combo and how much I love healthy ice cream! Win win win:)
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I’ve never tried matcha, I am sure this ice-cream tastes amazing.
You’ve got to give it a try then!
I’m up for any kind of ice cream!
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Woohoo!
I’m not a big fan of the taste of match (can’t stand matcha lattes) but I love adding it to desserts and smoothies where I can mask the taste with other flavours because matcha just has so many health benefits! I bet this ice cream tastes amazing with the banana, coconut and cashew flavours 😀
Right? I’ve never had a matcha latte 😛 Hahaha!
But this just jas that light green tea taste, but is really super banana and coconutty sweetness!