Insane Vegan Soft Serve Cookie Monster Edition

This thick and creamy vegan soft serve that is perfect for all the banana haters out there. Jk, but seriously, for being completely banana free, this vegan soft serve is super creamy and even thicker than actual nice cream! 

The cashew milk cubes combined with vanilla bean, crumbled cookies and cacao nibs make the perfect summer treat…or breakfast!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Soft Serve

While most people will use mango as an alternative to banana, if you’re trying to make a vanilla or cookie monster soft serve, the mango will overpower the flavors. Which is where frozen cashew milk comes into play! 

Yes, you heard that right. Frozen cashew milk cubes are the perfect alternative to frozen banana and work just as well. Simply grab a thick cashew or coconut milk and pour it into an ice cube tray. Freeze the milk cubes overnight and use the following morning. 

I have only tried the milk cube method with coconut and cashew milk. Because they have higher fat content, both of these milks work well. however, thinner less calorie-dense milks like almond and oat milk may not work as well. And, they might make the nice cream slushy or icy. So definitely make sure you are using a fatty and thick plant milk.

Vegan Soft Serve Toppings

I chose to use crumbled cookie crisps (think Chips Ahoy) but a homemade version. I’ll link the recipe in the recipe card if you want to also use homemade cookie crisps. Otherwise, I would recommend Hu Kitchen Cookies, they are pretty wholesome and use coconut sugar as a sweetener.

How To Make Cashew Milk Cubes 

Making cashew milk cubes is super easy, especially if you’re using a store bought milk. I’ll walk you through the steps of making the milk from scratch as well with an alternative if you’re using store-bought milk. 

• Start by making the milk base. Since this will be used as an alternative to banana, the goal is to make the milk as creamy as possible. If you aren’t using fruit, the best way to add creaminess is by using something with a high fat content and moderate protein…aka nuts! 
• I like using cashews as they have the best flavor and texture for a thick soft serve, but almonds work just as well, as does coconut milk. 
• Begin by adding 1/3 cup raw, soaked cashew into a blender, along with 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract and 1 cup of water.  You can also make any other type of nut milk you like, click here to check out my ultimate guide on making creamy nut milks!
• Blend all of the ingredients together until it’s super smooth and creamy. This is the nut milk base for the nut milk cubes. 
• Pour the cashew milk into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. That’s it. 

How To Make Cashew Milk Cubes With Store-Bought Milk 

If you’re using store bought milk there are a few things to look at for to ensure you get the same creamy thick soft serve results. 

• Choose a thick and higher fat milk. Coconut milk, Cashew milk, or even a Macadamia nut milk all work well. 
• Avoid lower calorie milks. This means that the milk has less fat, and will not make your soft serve creamy. 
• Choose an unsweetened nut milk. This is purely for health reasons. Most nut milk have added cane sugar or other additives that are just not good for you. Additionally, look out for any fillers or gums, like tapioca starch or xantham gum. 
• The BEST alternative is to use canned coconut cream and blend the whole can with 1/2 cup water. Then pour it into the ice cube tray and freeze. This is the same exact thing as coconut milk, just much creamier and without any sugars or additives. 

Looking For More Nice Cream Recipes And Tips? 

If you’re looking for more nice cream recipe and tips, I have a whole blog post dedicated to making the perfect nice cream bowl, tips and trick for the perfect thick consistency along with tons of recipes. Click here to read the article!

If you’re looking for another banana-free soft serve recipe, check out my banana-free strawberry soft serve – it is so yummy!

I also have tons of nice cream recipes and videos on my Instagram page if you’re looking for even more ideas. 

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