If you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it dairy‑free, simple, and fast, this Vegan Coconut Ice is the recipe you’ve been waiting for. It’s soft, sweet, melt‑in‑your‑mouth delicious — and comes together in just 5 minutes with 3 ingredients. No cooking, no baking, and no special equipment needed.
This coconut treat takes me right back to the Sri Lankan pol toffee vibes many of us grew up with — but made fully vegan using plant-based condensed milk. Yes, it exist! And yes… you can absolutely use regular condensed milk if you prefer. Whether you’re prepping a quick treat for guests, packing a gift box, or letting the kids help in the kitchen, this recipe is as easy as it gets and guaranteed to make everyone smile.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- 100% vegan & dairy‑free
- Only 3 ingredients — desiccated coconut, icing sugar, and condensed milk
- No‑bake & no‑cook — perfect for beginners or busy days
- Kid‑friendly — little hands can mix, shape, and decorate
- Customizable — colors, flavors, shapes… make it your own
- Perfect for celebrations — baby showers, birthdays, specially holidays
- Great for gifting — pack in jars, boxes, or treat bags
- Make‑ahead friendly — stays fresh in the fridge or freezer
A quick look at what makes this recipe work:
- Unsweetened desiccated coconut – gives structure and that classic coconut texture
- Vegan sweetened condensed milk – binds everything and adds creamy sweetness (or use regular condensed milk if you’re not strictly vegan)
- Icing sugar – keeps the mixture soft and melt‑in‑your‑mouth
- Almond or vanilla extract (optional) – adds a nostalgic bakery‑style or candy-shop aroma
- Food coloring (optional) – perfect for themed treats: red + green for Christmas, orange for Halloween, red + white for Canada Day
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Vegan Coconut Ice Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Line a deep square baking tray or freezer‑friendly container with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine desiccated coconut, vegan condensed milk, icing sugar, and extract (if using). Mix or knead until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the mixture into two portions. Leave one plain white.
- Add food coloring to the second portion and mix until evenly tinted.
- Press the white layer into the tray and flatten it evenly.
- Add the colored layer on top and press firmly to smooth the surface.
- Cover with cling wrap and freeze for 1–2 hours (or refrigerate overnight for best results).
- Remove from the tray, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Tips, Substitutions & Variations
- Flavors: Vanilla, almond, mint, rose, or chocolate
- Colors:
- Pink + white (classic Canadian)
- Red + green (Christmas)
- Pink + white (Valentines)
- Orange + black (Halloween)
- Shapes: Use cookie cutters for hearts, circles, or festive shapes
- Texture Boost: Add chopped nuts, vegan chocolate chips, raisins, or dried fruit
- Natural Sweetener Option: Swap icing sugar for maple syrup (texture will be softer so be sure to add abit more on coconut)
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Ways to enjoy:
- Slice into tiny cubes for bite‑sized treats
- Add to dessert platters or party tables
- Pack into jars or boxes for gifting
- Serve with tea or coffee
- Add to kids’ lunchboxes as a sweet surprise
Got leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Up to 1 week in an airtight container, longer than that would start to loose its texture and flavor
- Freeze: Up to 1 month
- Thawing: Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before enjoying
FAQ – Coconut Ice Recipe
Can I make coconut ice without icing sugar? Yes — use honey or maple syrup, but the texture will be softer and less firm.
Why is my coconut ice crumbly? It needs more condensed milk. Add 1–2 tablespoons at a time until it binds.
Can I use fresh coconut instead of desiccated? Not recommended — fresh coconut contains moisture and will not set properly.
Can kids help make this? Absolutely! It’s one of the easiest kid‑friendly and beginner-friendly recipes.
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