No-Churn Mango Turmeric Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Tropical mango + floral honey + creamy coconut + superfood turmeric = the best of no churn, dairy-free ice cream! With absolutely no dairy to speak of (yet a dreamy velvety texture), this gorgeous frozen treat is even Paleo approved!

Have you tried making your own no-churn dairy-free ice cream?

It’s surprisingly easy and healthy, too!

I’ve been on a serious turmeric kick lately. And well, for good reason.

Turmeric is not only a flavorful spice but a powerful and potent antioxidant that reduces inflammation, improves brain function, overall cellular function… and much more.

It was only natural that I would use it in sweet dishes as well as savory! Since we’re in the middle of summer, I wanted a sweet, refreshing recipe.

The first thing that came to mind was ice cream… but not just any ice cream. Dairy-free ice cream!

While turmeric ice cream doesn’t sound particularly appealing, the addition of mango makes this frozen treat bright, flavorful, and healthy, too!

So let’s get right into it and talk about this mango ice cream.

Why add turmeric to mango ice cream?

There are many benefits of turmeric as it’s one of the healthiest spices on the planet, whether in its root form or ground. For this ice cream, not only does it serve as an antioxidant, its beautiful color enhances the natural golden shade of mango.

I haven’t tried this recipe with fresh turmeric as ground turmeric easily incorporates into the rest of the ingredients.

When it comes to turmeric, a little goes a long way. You can certainly play around with the amount.

I stick to 3/4 teaspoon but if you want the extra added antioxidant benefits, feel free to experiment with a full teaspoon or more. Just be mindful that turmeric has a distinct taste. The more you add, the more it will alter the taste of the mango ice cream.

What’s the reason for adding tapioca flour to this ice cream?

Strange, right? Tapioca?

We’re not using any other binders in this recipe (such as eggs), and while the coconut cream in the full-fat coconut milk adds plenty of creaminess, there is something decadent that happens when you add tapioca to this mixture. It binds all the ingredients, beautifully creating a velvety texture.

And don’t worry, you won’t taste actual tapioca flour as we’re only using 1 tablespoon.

How is this dairy-free mango ice cream sweetened?

This ice cream is refined sugar-free and simply sweetened with the mango itself plus 2 to 3 tablespoons of raw honey. If you like your ice cream very sweet, you’re welcome to go to 3 to 4 tablespoons of honey.

Honey adds a floral taste to the ice cream which I love! If you don’t have honey, you can use maple syrup, although the taste will be different.

Fresh Vs. Frozen Mango

You’re welcome to use fresh mango… as long as you freeze it first! You want all the ingredients in this ice cream to be as cold as possible.

So, if you’re not a fan of store-bought frozen mango, feel free to cut your own and ensure you have roughly a pound of it once frozen. About 3 to 4 mangoes, depending on the size.

Mango Turmeric Ice Cream Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need…

• coconut milk (learn about the best and healthiest coconut milk options here!)
• mango (either frozen from the store, or fresh that you have cut up into chunks and frozen yourself)
• tapioca flour
• ground turmeric (you can experiment with fresh if you’d like, although I’ve not tried it)
• ground cardamom
• raw honey (or regular honey — feel free to experiment with different types — or even maple syrup)
• vanilla extract (learn how to make your own here!)

How To Make This Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipe

First, completely chill the coconut milk (for at least 4 hours) and loaf pan — even the food processor bowl and blade if you can. Keep frozen mango in the freezer until the moment you are ready to use it.

A food processor is best for this recipe but if you have a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, that will work just fine.

Add all ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan. Smooth out the surface. Cover with plastic wrap or reusable wax wrap so that the wrap clings to the ice cream mixture itself. Place an additional cover to ensure no air gets inside the pan.

Freeze for 6 to 8 hours.

Before serving, let the ice cream come to room temperature for about 20 minutes until slightly soft and easy to scoop. I don’t recommend eating it frozen solid as you won’t be able to taste all the flavors. I hope you enjoy this ice cream as much as I did!

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