Fresh peaches meet a creamy dairy free base and crunchy gluten free crisp topping for THE ice cream of late summer. This Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream is everything you love about August in ice cream form. It's fully vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free for a healthy and delicious summer dessert.
Here in Colorado we have some of the best peaches and I spend all of August (prime peach season!) developing peach-based recipes. I have to get my fill before the summer is over. If you've been around for a while, you know I love a crumble, so I had to bring it into my ice cream recipes too. This creamy vegan peach ice cream is mixed with gluten free granola for the perfect peach crisp ice cream recipe on hot summer days.
Now, if you don't have a Ninja Creami ice cream machine, you are missing out. Let me tell you, it's worth EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. I use it almost daily and it is the best appliance to have in the summer for easy, healthy homemade ice cream whenever you want!
I have tons of delicious peach recipes on my site so if you want to go all out with the peach flavor serve this peach ice cream alongside my Gluten Free Peach Pie, Ginger-Peach Galette, or Paleo Strawberry and Peach Crumble.
Why You'll Love This Ninja Creami Peach Crisp Ice Cream
- Vegan and allergy friendly: dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free, and no weird additives or gums.
- The crisp topping: crunchy gluten free granola folded into creamy peach ice cream = peach crisp in frozen dessert form.
- No pudding mix: most Ninja Creami ice cream recipes rely on pudding mix. This one doesn't, we use simple, whole food ingredients only!
- Real peach flavor: ripe, in-season peaches make all the difference. This ice cream is only as good as your peaches, so use the best ones you can find.
- High protein option: add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for a filling and nutritious frozen treat.
Sorbet or Ice Cream?
This vegan peach ice cream is not a sorbet as it contains (dairy free) milk. You end up with a thick and creamy peach ice cream vs a peach sorbet. Sorbet is made of fruit puree, water, and sugar for a very fruit heavy dessert. If you're looking for a healthy sorbet recipe, try my hydrating 2-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet or 2-Ingredient Mango Sorbet (you could sub peaches for the watermelon or mango!).
Ingredients for Vegan Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream and Substitutions
- Peaches: you'll need a couple fresh, ripe peaches for this ice cream recipe. Make sure they are sweet and juicy for the best flavor!
- Full fat coconut milk: be sure it is the canned, full fat coconut milk for the best texture. If you are coconut free, you can also use whole milk or a very rich, full fat nut milk like cashew milk.
- Maple syrup: be sure to use pure maple syrup and not pancake syrup. You can also use coconut sugar or agave.
- Gluten free granola: use your favorite plain granola. I love the Purely Elizabeth brand for a healthier gluten free option. Keep this recipe Celiac or gluten allergy safe by using a certified gluten free granola or opt for a Paleo granola. You can leave this out if you just want the peach ice cream, but the smooth and crunchy combo is the best part in my opinion!
- Vanilla extract, salt
- Protein powder (optional): I always add a scoop of Sprout Living Pea Protein since it helps with the texture and gives us a protein boost without any weird flavorings, gums, sugars, or additives. Use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off your order.
How to Make Ninja Creami Peach Crisp Ice Cream
- Blend all of the ingredients together, except granola, until smooth.
- Pour the base into a Ninja Creami pint container to the max fill line and add the storage lid on top. Place pint on a level surface in the freeze for 12-24 hours.
- Before spinning, microwave the ice cream mixture for 30 seconds or run the outside under hot water for a minute.
- Add the pint to the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami container then place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami machine.
- Spin on the lite ice cream setting. Add the mix-ins and spin on the mix-in setting.
- Serve final product with extra granola on top.
Substitutions and Variations
- Peaches: you can technically use any fruit you like, but for a similar vibe, try nectarines! You can also use frozen peaches in the off season.
- Coconut milk: full fat coconut milk yields a creamier ice cream, but you can use a lower fat option like almond milk or oat milk. If you don't have full fat coconut milk, you can use ¼ cup full fat dairy free yogurt (like coconut yogurt) and ¾ cup dairy free milk.
- Maple syrup: coconut sugar also works.
- Granola: crushed up gluten free graham crackers will also taste delicious. Or opt for a grain free granola to keep this recipe completely paleo friendly!
How to Store Leftover Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream
If you don't finish the pint, smooth over the top and re-freeze any leftovers. You can re-spin the ice cream when ready to eat the rest, following the same directions as above. Please note that the granola will become blended into the ice cream, so you may want to add more as a mix-in when re-spinning.
Tips for the Best Peach Cobbler Ice Cream:
- Heat the base before spinning. I always suggest microwaving the frozen ice cream base for 30 seconds or running the outside under hot water for a minute or two to soften the ice cream base some for best results. This helps with ice crystals and the number of times you have to re-spin for a creamy texture.
- Don't overspin! It can be tempting to keep re-spinning your ice cream base, but since we're adding mix-ins you don't need to use the re-spin function before adding them.
- Use the ripest, most fragrant peaches you can find: bland peaches will lead to bland ice cream. If your peaches don't smell amazing raw and give when squeezed, they won't taste amazing frozen.
- Add the granola after spinning, not before: don't freeze granola into the base or it will get soggy and lose its crunch. Add it using the mix-in setting after the first spin.
- Colorado peach tip: if you have access to Colorado Palisade peaches in August, use them. They're some of the sweetest, most flavorful peaches in the country and worth seeking out at a farmers market.
- Love this recipe? Prep multiple pint containers at once so you always have the perfect sweet treat. Or if you have lots of fresh peaches that you don't want to go to waste, prep a few pints to last through the fall when peaches are no longer in season. Just keep them frozen and spin when the craving strikes.
FAQ
Yes, this Ninja Creami peach ice cream is fully vegan as long as you use dairy free milk and a vegan granola.
Yes, it is gluten free as written as long as you use a gluten free granola!
You definitely can! The ice cream base itself is fully paleo and AIP friendly as written, but opt for a paleo granola without oats to keep it 100% paleo.
Yes, both are a great option in the off season. Just be sure to use no-sugar added canned peaches if you go that route and drain them first.
I find 8-12 hours can be sufficient (you may not even need to microwave it at all before spinning). This will depend on your freezer, so you may have to test freeze times for best results.
You want to use the Lite ice cream button for dairy free and vegan ice creams.
Your peaches probably weren't ripe enough. If the peaches were hard to cut, not fragrant, or mealy, then your ice cream will be bland. Be sure to use ripe peaches!
Yes, make a double batch and run through a traditional ice cream maker per the instructions. Towards the end of churning, add the granola to mix in or reserve and sprinkle on top when ready to serve.
You sure can! Just mix in a scoop of your favorite plain protein to the base ingredients.
You'll want to stick to a classic, plain granola. Just be sure to use a certified gluten free one or make your own homemade granola!
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Ninja Creami Peach Crisp Ice Cream (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Equipment
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1 cup fresh peaches, chopped
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 scoop pea protein optional (use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off)
Add-ins
- ½ of a peach, chopped
- ¼ cup gluten free granola
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients for the ice cream base together, except the granola and extra peaches, until smooth.
- Pour the ice cream base into a Ninja Creami pint container to the max fill line and add the storage lid on top. Place pint on a level surface in the freeze for 12-24 hours.
- Before spinning, microwave the ice cream mixture for 30 seconds or run the outside under hot water for a minute.
- Add the pint to the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami container then place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami machine. Spin on the lite ice cream setting.
- Add the mix-ins and spin on the mix-in setting. Serve final product with extra granola on top.
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