Decadent Homemade Vegan Soft Serve Chocolate: A Blender Delight

Indulge in rich, creamy, dairy-free soft serve chocolate, effortlessly crafted in your blender with just 6 wholesome ingredients. This sprinkle-topped wonder is the ultimate summer treat!

Swirls of homemade vegan chocolate soft serve topped with rainbow sprinkles

I’ve explored countless creamy creations, chocolate fantasies, and frozen summer delights adorned with sprinkles. Yet, this recipe might just claim the top spot. It’s incredibly simple, perfectly swirl-able, intensely chocolatey, and brings the joy of an ice cream parlor right to your kitchen. I am utterly obsessed with this Soft Serve Chocolate.

Close-up of vegan chocolate soft serve piped into a cone with colorful sprinkles

Why You’ll Adore This Vegan Soft Serve Chocolate

Don’t let the playful rainbow sprinkles fool you – this soft serve chocolate recipe is a hit for everyone, from kids to adults. For a more sophisticated touch, swap the sprinkles for mini chocolate chips. Regardless of your topping choice (or how much ends up on your face!), you absolutely HAVE to try this recipe. If the captivating swirls and sprinkle close-ups aren’t enough to convince you, consider these irresistible reasons:

Blender Magic, No Churn Needed: Forget ice cream makers! This soft serve chocolate is effortlessly made in your blender.
6 Simple Ingredients (Adaptable Too!): You likely have most of these ingredients already, and substitutions are a breeze.
Unbelievably Easy to Make: Minimal prep and simple steps make this a foolproof dessert.
Perfect Texture – Nice Cream Meets Gelato: Experience a dreamy texture that’s incredibly creamy, delightfully spoonable, and utterly addictive.
Diet-Friendly: Naturally dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and easily nut-free to suit various dietary needs.
Simply Irresistible: Seriously, this soft serve chocolate is just that good.

Piping homemade vegan chocolate soft serve into bowls, topped with sprinkles

Crafting Your Own Dairy-Free Soft Serve Chocolate at Home

Making this homemade dairy-free soft serve chocolate is surprisingly easy. However, for the best possible results, a little advance planning is needed – specifically, freezing your coconut milk the day before.

Blender Soft Serve Chocolate: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Give a can of coconut milk (full-fat or light, depending on your desired richness) a good shake. Pour the contents into an ice cube tray or mini muffin pan. Freeze completely overnight.

Step 2: Combine all the remaining ingredients with the frozen coconut milk ice cubes in your blender. This step requires a bit of patience and skillful use of your blender’s tamper. Think of it like making banana nice cream – you’ll need to blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 3: Now for the fun part – serving! You have two fantastic options: 1) Spoon the luscious soft serve chocolate directly from the blender into bowls and enjoy immediately. Or 2) For a more elegant presentation, transfer the mixture to a plastic bag fitted with a star tip. Let it firm up in the freezer for about 30 minutes for easier piping. Then, pipe beautiful swirls into bowls or cones for that classic soft serve look. The best part? It tastes absolutely incredible no matter which serving method you choose!

Scooping homemade vegan chocolate soft serve from a blender into a bowl

Close-up of homemade vegan chocolate soft serve in a glass bowl with a spoon

Piping homemade vegan chocolate soft serve into a bowl from a piping bag

Blender Soft Serve Chocolate: Ingredient Breakdown

The ingredient list is short and sweet, but let’s delve into each component, highlighting potential swaps and substitutions to personalize this recipe:

Coconut Milk: Canned coconut milk is the base of this creamy treat. Both light and full-fat versions work wonderfully. Full-fat coconut milk delivers a richer, more decadent result (very rich!), while light coconut milk, my personal preference, requires a touch more patience during blending. I haven’t tested this recipe with carton varieties like almond milk, but I anticipate they would work, resulting in a slightly less creamy texture.
SunButter: This is the secret ingredient that allows us to use a lighter milk and still achieve a remarkably dreamy soft serve consistency. SunButter also slows down melting and adds a delightful nutty flavor that complements the chocolate beautifully. I used the Organic SunButter in this recipe, which has no added sugar or salt. While I opted against Chocolate SunButter here, I imagine it would create an even more intense chocolate experience!
Maple Syrup: Use maple syrup or any liquid sweetener you prefer or have on hand, such as agave or brown rice syrup.
Cocoa Powder: I used a generous half cup of cocoa powder for a deeply chocolatey flavor. For a milder chocolate experience, reduce the amount to a quarter cup.
Salt & Vanilla Extract: These essential ingredients enhance the overall flavor profile and are must-haves in any dessert recipe.
Toppings Galore! Let your creativity shine with toppings! Rainbow sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, fresh berries, chopped nuts (if not nut-free), vegan caramel sauce, cookie crumbles, homemade coconut sprinkles, granola, and more!

Bowls of homemade vegan chocolate soft serve with various toppings like chocolate chips and sprinkles

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Description

Rich and creamy dairy-free chocolate soft serve, easily made in a blender with just 6 healthy ingredients. The perfect sprinkle-topped summer indulgence!

Ingredients

Scale

1 15oz can coconut milk*
1 cup Organic SunButter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
Toppings of your choice

Instructions

Pour coconut milk into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight (shake can before opening).
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. You’ll likely need to use the tamper and pause to scrape down the sides frequently. Avoid adding extra liquid if possible.
Serve immediately by spooning into bowls. Alternatively, for a piped presentation, transfer to a piping bag, freeze for about 30 minutes, and then swirl into bowls or cones for a “froyo” style effect.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*While lower fat milks like almond, oat, or soy can be used, the soft serve won’t be as rich. Light coconut milk is highly recommended for the best balance.