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Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

July 1, 2022 by Katie 15 Comments

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This fun peanut butter and jelly ice cream is the perfect summer ice cream flavor that's sure to bring back memories of the childhood classic. This take on the classic sandwich is made with simple, clean ingredients and is naturally sweetened. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free!
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This Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream recipe is the ultimate summer treat! It's rich and creamy and full of nostalgic flavor. This recipe is made with simple and clean ingredients, and makes the perfect dessert for vegans and non-vegans alike!

scoops oof peanut butter and jelly ice cream in cones with the jar of peanut butter on the side

Peanut butter and jelly have always been one of my favorite combinations. Still to this day, I crave a peanut butter and jelly sandwich regularly. I am also an ice cream lover. Therefore I thought what could possibly be better than combining my two loves together to create this delicious vegan ice cream recipe?

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  • Why Georgia Grinders Is The Best Peanut Butter For This Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream:
  • Ingredients For This Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream:
  • How To Make Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream:
  • Substitutions:
  • Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream Variations:
  • What You Need To Make Homemade Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream:
  • How To Store Homemade Vegan Ice Cream:
  • Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Related Healthy Peanut Butter Recipes:
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
  • Related Vegan Ice Cream Recipes:

Why Georgia Grinders Is The Best Peanut Butter For This Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream:

This is the best vegan peanut butter and jelly ice cream because it uses the best-tasting peanut butter. If you're a fellow nut butter lover like myself, allow me to introduce you to Georgia Grinders. Georgia Grinders creates high-quality nut butter made with simple, clean ingredients.

I used their Creamy Peanut Butter for this ice cream recipe. I am obsessed with this peanut butter, because it is slow-roasted, made with just peanuts and sea salt, and has the perfect texture. My biggest issue with most natural nut butter is the texture. It's either way too runny, or takes 15 minutes to churn.

This creamy peanut butter is the perfect texture right when you open it. No churning is required! The natural creaminess of this peanut butter is what takes this ice cream to the next level.

If you use a low-quality nut butter for this ice cream you will run into a list of problems. The ice cream may become too solid or have trouble solidifying at all. The peanut butter flavor will also be affected, since most store-bought peanut butter is made with low-quality peanuts, and are not slow-roasted.

If you're looking for more recipes using Georgia Grinders, be sure to check out my Maple Caramel Almond Cheesecake!

the peanut butter and jelly ice cream scoops in a bowl with scooper

Ingredients For This Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream:

This vegan peanut butter and jelly ice cream recipe is great because it uses simple ingredients you can find at local grocery stores.

  • Georgia Grinders Creamy Natural Peanut Butter - You can also use their crunchy peanut butter for an added crunch!
  • Raw Cashews - Make sure you use raw unsalted cashews. Roasted cashews contain added oils and have a much different flavor. If you use them you will end up with a grainy ice cream. Raw cashews are full of healthy fats and become silky smooth when blended. 
  • Medjool Dates - You can use any date variety, but Medjool dates are always my go-to. They are ultra-sweet and have a slight caramel taste that compliments every dessert! You will need the dates for both the ice cream and the homemade jelly. You can also use maple syrup to sweeten the jelly.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract - Any vanilla extract will, but I personally love using Mexican Vanilla. The flavor is incredible. It's buttery and creamy - perfect for this Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream!
  • Full-Fat Coconut Milk - I love using coconut milk for vegan ice cream recipes because it is so thick and creamy. If you want to make a low-fat version, you can use soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk instead. If you really want a rich ice cream, you can also use coconut cream, however, I find that coconut cream is a little overpowering. 
  • Fresh Strawberries - You can use frozen strawberries as well because they'll be cooked. However using fresh strawberries for the homemade jelly is much easier, and tastes better.
  • Lemon Juice - Helps to add a tartness and enhance the flavor of the strawberries.
  • Ground Chia Seeds - This is what helps bind the strawberries together to make the jelly. You can use whole chia seeds if you don't mind the texture. I like to blend mine up for a smoother jelly consistency.
  • Ice Cream Cones - These are completely optional, but I find that cones replace the bread flavor in a classic PB&J!

See the recipe card for quantities.

the peanut butter and jelly ice cream piled high in a glass cup with the peanut butter jar on the side

How To Make Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream:

If you've never made homemade ice cream before, you are missing out! It's easy, fun, and so much healthier! This Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream is the perfect healthy dessert recipe to make at home.

1. Begin by combining the Medjool dates and cashews together in a large bowl. Add the water and place in the fridge to soak for at least 2 hours. I like to prepare mine the night before so I don't have to think about it!

2. Prepare the homemade strawberry jelly ahead of time. To make the jelly, dice the strawberries up and add them to a small saucepan with the lemon juice, date, and ground chia seeds. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture thickens. Set the smooth jelly in the fridge and allow it to cool.

3. Once the cashews and dates are soft, strain the water out. I like to save this water, because it's super sweet from the dates, and makes a wonderful healthy sweetener for smoothies and oatmeal. Add the strained cashews and dates to a blender along with the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter to create the ice cream base. Blend on high for at least a full minute. I let mine blend for about two minutes just to be safe. 

4. Once the ice cream mixture is silky smooth, pour it into your ice cream machine and let churn for 25-30 minutes (it may take up to 35-40 minutes depending on your ice cream machine). Once the ice cream is thick and sticking to the paddle, scoop it into a container of choice. You can use a loaf pan, brownie pan, cake pan, ice cream container, etc. I went with a loaf pan because I think it displays the ice cream best.

Scoop half of the ice cream on the bottom of the loaf pan and smooth it out. Add dollops of the strawberry jelly, followed by the Georgia Grinders Peanut Butter. Use a knife, or chopstick (my method of choice) to create beautiful swirls. Repeat this step once more. 

5. You can either enjoy the ice cream as a soft serve or cover and freeze it for about 3 hours and scoop and serve!

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Hint: You can also use store-bought jam. If you use store-bought, make sure to use one that is refined sugar-free!

the peanut butter and jelly ice cream in an ice cream cup with the Georgia grinders peanut butter being poured on top

Substitutions:

There are plenty of easy and delicious substitutions that can be made to this vegan peanut butter and jelly ice cream if needed.

  • Nut-Free - If you want to make this recipe nut-free, you can replace the peanut butter and cashews with Sunbutter. The Sunbutter is a 1:1 substitute for peanut butter. Use ⅔ cup of Sunbutter in place of the raw cashews.
  • Lite - You can use lite coconut milk instead of full-fat for a lower-calorie option. You can also use any nondairy milk as I mentioned above. Oat milk and soy milk are great options. Cashew milk and almond milk will make the ice cream slightly icey. 

Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream Variations:

I love this recipe so much because there are so many delicious ways to mix it up.

  • Jelly - You can use grape jelly (my personal favorite) raspberry jelly, or any jam/fruit preserves of choice.
  • Crunchy - Add a handful of crushed peanuts and use Georgia Grinders crunchy peanut butter for added crunchy texture.
the healthy vegan date sweetened dessert with nut butter on the side

What You Need To Make Homemade Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream:

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Here's what I recommend using to make this vegan peanut butter and jelly ice cream recipe.

  • High-Speed Blender - I strongly recommend investing in a high-speed blender if you are interested in making homemade dairy-free ice cream recipes like this one. The ice cream will turn out much smoother and overall better. I use a Vitamix, but most high-speed blenders will work just fine.
  • Ice Cream Maker - I have used a couple of ice cream makers in the past, and I can confidently say the ice cream maker you use makes a difference in the quality of the ice cream. This is the one I started using recently, and it is by far the best one I have tried, I love it!
  • Bowls - You will need a large or medium bowl to soak the dates in.

As always you can find all my go-to equipment on my Amazon storefront or my affiliate page.

the pb&J ice cream in ice cream cones laying flat with the jar of peanut butter next to it

How To Store Homemade Vegan Ice Cream:

The good news about homemade ice cream is it stores very well. I love making vegan ice cream recipes and keeping them in my freezer for whenever I need something sweet.

I recommend storing this recipe in airtight containers. This will prevent freezer burn. If stored properly this peanut butter and jelly ice cream will keep for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I Make This Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker(No-Churn)?

If you don't own an ice cream machine, but you want to make homemade ice cream, there are a couple of tricks you can do. The first is to make this recipe as you would until you get to the point of pouring the mixture into the ice cream machine. Instead of freezing with the machine, you can pour the mixture into ice molds and freeze. 
Once frozen, allow to defrost slightly (about 5 minutes) and add to a blender. Blend until smooth. If you use this method you will achieve more of a soft serve ice cream. Instead of freezing with the peanut butter and jam, simply top the ice cream with them. 
If you want the ice cream scoopable without an ice cream maker, you can use a metal bowl and an electric mixer or stand mixer. Make sure to freeze the metal bowl overnight. Then follow the previous steps, and pour the mixture into the bowl. Mix it for about 15 minutes, then pour it into a container and freeze. This will not be as light and fluffy as the ice cream machine, but it will help to keep it from freezing into a solid block.

Is Store-Bought Jelly Healthy?

If you're looking for ways to speed this recipe up, using pre-made jelly is the best way. However, most pre-made jellies are packed full of refined sugars, preservatives, high fructose syrup, and more. If you look hard you may be able to find one with clean ingredients, but I personally prefer to make my own homemade jelly. 
It's simple, free of artificial ingredients, and delicious! Making homemade jelly is also great because you can completely customize the flavor! For example: if you wanted to make this Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream using raspberry jelly and strawberry jelly you totally could! All you would need to do is add raspberries to the strawberry jelly mixture and you're all set for a tangy homemade jelly.

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If you try this Vegan Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream recipe, I’d really love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. I’d also really appreciate a recipe card rating! Thank you for supporting The All Natural Vegan!

peanut butter and jelly

Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

This fun peanut butter and jelly ice cream is the perfect summer ice cream flavor that's sure to bring back memories of the childhood classic. This take on the classic sandwich is made with simple, clean ingredients and is naturally sweetened. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free!
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 2 hours hrs
Churning time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 High speed blender
  • 1 Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients
  

For The Peanut Butter Ice Cream:

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 7-9 medjool dates
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter

For The Homemade Strawberry Jelly:

  • 1 16oz package fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 medjool date
  • 1 teaspoon ground chia seeds

For The Peanut Butter Shell (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoon Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter:
  • 1 tablespoon coconut butter, or coconut oil
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Instructions
 

  • Begin by combining the Medjool dates and cashews together in a large bowl. Add the water and place in the fridge to soak for at least 2 hours. I like to prepare mine the night before so I don't have to think about it!
  • Prepare the homemade strawberry jelly ahead of time. To make the jelly, dice the strawberries up and add them to a small saucepan with the lemon juice, date, and ground chia seeds. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture thickens. Set the smooth jelly in the fridge and allow it to cool.
  • Once the cashews and dates are soft, strain the water out. I like to save this water, because it's super sweet from the dates, and makes a wonderful healthy sweetener for smoothies and oatmeal. Add the strained cashews and dates to a blender along with the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter to create the ice cream base. Blend on high for at least a full minute. I let mine blend for about two minutes just to be safe.
  • Once the ice cream mixture is silky smooth, pour it into your ice cream machine and let churn for 25-30 minutes (it may take up to 35-40 minutes depending on your ice cream machine). Once the ice cream is thick and sticking to the paddle, scoop it into a container of choice. You can use a loaf pan, brownie pan, cake pan, ice cream container, etc. I went with a loaf pan because I think it displays the ice cream best.
  • Scoop half of the ice cream on the bottom of the loaf pan and smooth it out. Add dollops of the strawberry jelly, followed by the Georgia Grinders Peanut Butter. Use a knife, or chopstick (my method of choice) to create beautiful swirls. Repeat this step once more.
  • You can either enjoy the ice cream as a soft serve or cover and freeze it for about 3 hours and scoop and serve!
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  1. Shelby

    July 02, 2022 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    The best possible flavor combo! This is such a summer hit with my kids.

    Reply
  2. Andrea

    July 02, 2022 at 9:35 pm

    5 stars
    this nice cream was delicious! soooo sweet and perfect for summer!

    Reply
  3. Michelle

    July 02, 2022 at 9:49 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely divine! So creamy 🙂

    Reply
  4. Gina Abernathy

    July 03, 2022 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Peanut butter and jelly are the perfect combination. This ice cream is perfect for the summertime. Sit back and enjoy family, talk about old times, and enjoy some cold ice cream.

    Reply
  5. Emily

    July 03, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Everything about this recipe is amazing!! I loved this ice cream so much and will absolutely be making it again.

    Reply
  6. Nancy

    July 04, 2022 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    Love this combo and super nostalgic!! Really makes me want to make a pb&j and add this on top!

    Reply
  7. Kat

    July 04, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    Tastes as good as it looks!

    Reply
  8. Jen

    July 06, 2022 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    thanks for the tip making this PB ice cream without an ice cream maker, turned out so good too.

    Reply
  9. Shilpa

    July 06, 2022 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious vegan ice cream. Love it!

    Reply
  10. Holly

    July 07, 2022 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! Kids and adults both loved it!

    Reply
  11. Choclette

    July 07, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    A classic combination in ice cream form. Such a clever idea. And I love your use of dates as the sweetener. Have to agree, good peanut butter makes a difference.

    Reply
  12. Tavo

    July 09, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    Made this ice cream yesterday and it was super tasty. Just the right flavors combination! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Michelle

    April 01, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    What does one "package" of strawberries represent in size? I have seen 8oz, 16oz and 32oz packages of strawberries.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Katie

      April 03, 2023 at 3:28 pm

      Great Question! It refers to 1lb or 16oz! I have clarified on the recipe as well, thank you for pointing this out!

      Reply
  14. Covita

    August 07, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    This PB& J ice cream is exceptional! We love it- 5 Stars

    Reply

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