A Vegan Butterfinger Ice Cream including homemade Butterfingers from scratch! This entire recipe is not only dairy-free and oil-free, it is just 8 ingredients!
You will either love me or hate me for this one……I’m guessing and hoping, love, though.
Remember these?? Well, I thought you probably didn’t get enough of these Raw Butterfingers and probably needed something else with them, right?? I actually have been holding onto this recipe since the week I posted them. However, I figured you needed a little space in between two Butterfinger recipes.
This entire recipe, including the Butterfingers, is 8 ingredients! (+ salt) This is possible because I repeat the same ingredients from the Butterfinger recipe in the ice cream base, as well. It took a few test batches, but this one is amazing.
I have been overwhelmed with amazing feedback from all of you guys making the raw Butterfingers. Some of you have made 4 or 5 batches already! So, I figured, we all needed the a raw vegan Butterfinger ice cream, too.
I didn’t realize just how much people like Butterfingers until I posted that recipe on facebook. Then I posted the teaser ice cream photo here on Facebook and you all got excited again. 😉 I love the engagement on Facebook, how else do I know what you like if I don’t hear from you?? So, PLEASE keep liking and commenting, it helps me to know what recipes excite you.
Totally rich, totally creamy and totally indulgent. This is not low calorie, so I don’t even want to hear about this being unhealthy, it is dessert, not a salad. It is however made with real, whole food ingredients, but nonetheless is a special occasion treat. You know, like on the weekends 🙂
Well, you also know that I love my ice cream maker. Just in case you are new to the blog. Check out some of my very popular ice cream recipes below…just in time for the warmer weather too:
Exceptionally Creamy Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream
Well, this one is just to die for. Rich and very decadent. I start out with a chocolate and peanut butter ice cream base and throw in the bits of Butterfinger throughout, it is very satisfying and you don’t need much for that sweet tooth.
This ice cream is reason enough to buy an ice cream maker. This Cuisinart one is a great, affordable ice cream maker that will do the job.
Raw Butterfinger Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter mine has added salt
- 1 1/2 cups "lite" canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup raw cashews 70 g soaked for a few hours if you don't have a high powered blender
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon raw cacao
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons raw agave or pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt this is key to butterfinger flavor, only omit if your peanut butter has salt
- 2-3 bars of homemade Butterfingers
Note
- I make my own homemade almond milk very creamy which really helps with the texture of the ice cream. You can follow my steps for that if you want on the link above, or if you want to make this (non-raw), just use a lowfat can of coconut milk and it will give the same creamy texture.
Instructions
- The day before or a couple of hours before making the ice cream, make the Butterfingers, following the link above. They need specific chill times before proceeding to make the ice cream.
- If you don't have a high powered blender, such as a Vitamix, then you will need to soak your cashews in a bowl covered with room temperature water for a few hours, drain and then proceed.
- To make the ice cream, add all of the ingredients to your blender and blend until everything is completely smooth, thick and creamy. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until a soft serve consistency is reached.
- While it is churning, chop up 2-3 Butterfinger bars into 1 inch pieces. Pour the ice cream into a container and stir in the Butterfinger pieces with a spoon. Place in your freezer for a couple of hours to firm up before eating.
I cannot wait to make this!!
Thank you Jessica, please let me know when you do!
Awesome ice cream! Which ice cream maker would you recommend for making vegan ice cream (occasional use) that is not too expensive? I checked the kitchen aid attachment (I have the stand mixer) and it costs $75. Would it be worth it or are there cheaper and good ones out there? thanks!
Hi Aspara! Thank you so much! I actually would not buy the attachment. An ice cream maker will work better and is probably a lot more reliable and efficient. I just posted a link of the one that is a brand I use and is one of the more affordable prices. Please let me know if you make it!
Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-21-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice-Sorbet/dp/B003KYSLMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398709747&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+ice+cream+maker
thank you, Brandi!
Brandi, I followed up on your advice and bought the Cuisinart ICE-21. It is so convenient; the first recipe I tried was your mocha ice cream without the coffee. It is so creamy and delicious! Looking to try out more dairy-free desserts in it this summer. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas you have here. I love your blog!
That is so wonderful to hear Apsara! That is tied for my favorite ice cream ever..(tied with the Chocolate Tahini). I’m so glad you loved it…I truly appreciate the feedback, I love hearing feedback on my recipes, thank you!
Hubba hubba! I’m not a chocolate ice cream girl usually but with the peanut butter and all that richness I know I’ll love this 😀
I don’t have space for an ice cream maker in my little freezer sadly so I’ll have to get my fill of ice cream when I’m back at my family home and can use the ice cream maker there.
Oh no, not a chocolate ice cream fan?! 🙂 Well, this isn’t too strong of a chocolate flavor at all….more of a peanut butter flavor. I bet you will be excited to use your ice cream maker again!
I really need an ice cream maker and it is still on my wish list! I can’t wait for summer to come! I am a huge fan of butter-finger, love the peanut-buttery flaky parts! I’m the same with Emma – not a huge chocolate ice cream lover, but I am all for peanut butter!
Oh, man, you gotta get an ice cream maker! I’m saving so much money by never having to buy any storebought ice cream. I use my maker weekly!
One can never have enough butterfinger recipes, Brandi! This ice cream made my mouth drop open in awe and hunger. It’s sooooo creamy and silky! While it’s dessert, it’s still bit better with the almond milk as opposed to whole milk or whipping cream so I still declare this recipe a win for my waistline 😉 I love it!
Thank you Nancy! I don’t know if I would technically call this healthy, but it is rich and decadent and definitely does NOT taste it! 🙂
I know this is ice cream, a dessert, but would it be too bad to have a huge bowl for breakfast? I’m picturing having an extra scoop that way knowing I have all day to work off the weight……….well worth the try anyway Brandi. A really spectacular idea with my favorite candy bar, made healthy and delicious!!
Breakfast sounds just perfect to me Angela!! Thank you 🙂
Looks perfect, the ice cream is creamy and looks delicious and those butterfingers with it seems decadent but then it is actually a guilt free treat.
Honestly, Suzanne, it is very decadent and I only ate a few bites at a time! Thank you!
OMG STOP! Not really though, keep going. I SO want to be your neighbor!! I’ll bring almond butter truffle bites over and we can have those as a side dish to this ice cream!? This looks AMAZING.
Girl, if you were my neighbor, we would BOTH be in trouble with our love for chocolate and sweets, LOL! 😉
HOLY YUM!!! This looks and sounds incredible! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Wouldn’t mind a nice big scoop… or 4 my favourite ice cream recipe right now 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Hi Brandi!
Did I ever tell you I LOVE the concept behind your newly designed blog? It’s so awesome that all of the recipes on here require only about 8 ingredients or less. That’s so challenging and I totally respect that! anyway, LOVE this ice cream!! I remember those raw butterfingers. . this is amazing!
Aww thanks so much Alice!! That is so sweet of you! My hubby was thinking I was crazy with this 8 ingredient concept because you are right, it is VERY challenging and I have to really test and retest, but I love a challenge, haha, and it is being so well received, which was my goal. 🙂 Thanks Alice!
My husband and I were blown away by this ice cream. It has a wonderfully silky texture, amazing chocolate flavor and surprises of butterfinger pieces infused throughout. It’s super easy to make; it’s going to be difficult to keep myself or my husband from over indulging. Your creative ability is truly a gift. Keep those inspirations coming.
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m super happy you both loved it so much and YES, more amazing ice cream recipes to come!!
Yes, ma’am – it is DESSERT and not salad :-)!! Bring it on!
Yes, girl, desserts are just a TAD more exciting to me than salad, I must admit 😉
Wow, that looks SO DANG good! I need to get me an ice cream maker. I can’t believe I don’t have one! You are amazing Brandi and I’m always so impressed with the incredible things you come up with!!!
Aww thanks so much my friend!! It is super fun coming up with desserts….almost TOO much fun! Yes, woman, get an ice cream maker!!! So worth the money!
Hate you for this? I’m hoping the house next door to you is for sale. I bet your 4th of July barbecue has the best ice cream desserts, Brandi.
Thank you John….I have 2 really crazy ice cream flavors coming next!!
YOU know my thoughts on this, however, my eye balls are so excited at the sights of this masterpiece. It looks like you have a little TOO MUCH FUN playing with your ice cream 😉
Girl, you are stronger than me! I love sweets, but I stick to unrefined! 🙂
i am making this as soon as it gets warm here. its cold again this weekend and my throat gets all upset if i eat cold ice creams. i think this summer i might just be eating ice creams for atleast 2 meals in the day
Haha, ice cream twice a day sounds like a great plan to me! 🙂
I made your divine bars a while ago & yesterday, made your divine ice-cream from it too! It is just sooooo creammmmyyyyyyyyy!
I love vegan ice-creams a lot but your vegan ice-cream takes it to a whole other level,… avery high level too! 🙂 xxx
That’s so wonderful to hear Sophie! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Yes, it is Marnie, and I even noted that in my post 🙂 But as I noted in the nutrition, that is including the butterfingers which makes it extra. Just like with any ice cream with brownies or cookies or add-ins, it makes it extra caloric than just plain ice cream. With that said, this is a dessert that is a special occasion and obviously not something you would consume daily….like any dessert! I don’t eat this everyday and I’d rather eat this than any commercial ice cream filled with less than desirable ingredients any day! Besides, many blogs have just as high fat ice cream recipes but do not reveal the nutrition stats, so just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. I just choose to share the nutrition because I know my readers value it 🙂
Brandi,
Question – I’m looking for a either birthday cake ice cream or cake batter ice cream. Have you considered experimenting with either? These are my daughters favorites and I would like to surprise her with a healthier version.
In the meantime, I will try this one because I love peanut butter and chocolate ice cream is my favorite.
Tamara
Hi Tamara! Yes, I have totally thought about that and am so glad you reminded me. That sounds so delicious. I’m putting it on my list now! If you love peanut butter and chocolate, I would also try these!
This 4 Ingredient Chocolate Ice cream is my most popular and it is so rich and creamy!
https://thevegan8.com/4-ingredient-vegan-chocolate-ice-cream/
Also, this Mocha one is one of my favorites. You can leave out the espresso if you like.
https://thevegan8.com/mocha-ice-cream/
Here is the easy 5 ingredient Peanut Butter one:
https://thevegan8.com/vegan-peanut-butter-sweet-potato-ice-cream/
Lastly, here is a peanut butter and chocolate one that is a big hit as well.
https://thevegan8.com/vegan-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-ice-cream/
These are all different varieties! Be sure to let me know which one you try! I’d love to hear!
Brandi,
I have to say, I loved the Butterfinger Ice Cream. I made it yesterday and it is to die for. I am looking forward to making the other flavors. I didn’t feel guilty eating it knowing the ingredients involved are chemical free. This makes eating ice cream often a dream. 🙂
Brandi,
I have to say, I loved the Butterfinger Ice Cream. I made it yesterday and it is to die for. I am looking forward to making the other flavors. I didn’t feel guilty eating it knowing the ingredients involved are chemical free. This makes eating ice cream often a dream. 🙂
That makes me so happy to hear Tamara, thank you so much for the awesome review! Working on that Birthday Cake Ice cream for you too 🙂