Continuing the green theme–since Saint Patrick’s Day may have come and gone, but Spring still charges on in all its budding glory. Here’s a super simple, instant and guilt-free ice”cream.” It’s just a variation of one of my previous posts where I used frozen bananas and berries as the base.
If you’re an ice cream lover, like me, and if you also happen to be lactose intolerant (like me!) or vegan, I think you’ll appreciate the immediate gratification of throwing in a handful of ingredients, flipping the “on” switch and a minute later getting to enjoy a cold, creamy, nutritious “dessert”!
Ingredients*
1/2 cup coconut milk (regular NOT lite!)
3/4 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios
1/3 cup unsalted raw cashews
1-2 tbsp raw honey
1/4 tsp almond extract
5-6 ice cubes
*Note: The measurements aren’t exact because coconut milks vary widely in thickness and richness. My favorite is Native Forest. It’s organic and comes in BPA-free cans.
Preparation
Put everything into a high-powered blender, such as a VitaMix, and blend until creamy. Adjust the consistency if necessary by adding more cashews. Note: You may need to use the plunger if some of the ingredients stick to the sides.
If you want a thicker, richer version, you can freeze the contents of a can of coconut milk in an ice cube tray and use about half the cubes in place of the liquid coconut milk and regular ice cubes.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
I love this recipe! It is simple and looks absolutely delicious 🙂 Thanks for sharing~
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I think it’s delicious, but it is not your typical dessert… The cashews and coconut milk make it seem rich, but it’s not very sweet. I should have written: “sweeten to your liking.”
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I’m sorry but it makes me think it’s good 😉
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Thank you for the likes and nice comments! Thank you, too, for introducing me to your site. -Moira
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I love making ‘ice cream’ with frozen coconut milk or cream. It is the best. https://icantbelievethatshealthy.wordpress.com/2015/04/18/passion-fruit-and-lemon-lower-carb-ice-cream/
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I agree, Lucy! It also makes the transition to dairy-free sooo much easier (although I’m not dairy-free 100% of the time). Hope you’re well! -Moira
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