THRIVE: Natural Family Living: dairy free ice cream

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Dairy Free, Low Glycemic Index, Soft Serve Ice Cream (Agave Sweetened)

I have been experimenting with this recipe for a long time, and I think I have finally found the best version. When I first started making this delicious ice cream, I used a can of coconut milk that had been refrigerated overnight. However, we like it best when the can is room temperature. It produces a better texture like a Wendy’s Frosty when the can is room temperature. I also noticed that when I used a cold can of coconut milk the ice cream tended to have small hard clumps of coconut milk, which makes the ice cream unappetizing. This version creates a soft serve texture that looks, feels and tastes very similar to a Wendy’s Frosty. (Vanilla version pictured)

1 Can Coconut Milk (Organic and BPA free Can)

1/3 Cup Agave Nectar

2 Tbls Cacao Powder

1 Tbls Organic Pure Vanilla Extract

Mix all of the ingredients together in a glass bowl with a handheld blender until smooth and the cacao powder is thoroughly blended and clump-free. Turn your on ice cream maker and pour in the mixture. It will be ready in 20-30 minutes.

**For a vanilla version omit the cacao powder and use 3 Tbls Pure, Organic Vanilla Extract instead of 1 Tbls.