The boy has been away for a week, so I've been able to indulge in my favourite plant based recipes and am feeling like a million bucks. Dairy and I have never been fantastic friends so after a serious midday craving for mint choc chip ice cream... I decided to do something about it. This is dairy free, egg free and only contains natural sugars... you know, in case you needed to justify dessert ;)
Serves roughly 6
3 1/2 cups organic coconut milk or cream
3 heaped tablespoons raw cacao powder
3 tablespoons cacao nibs
1/2 cup of either rice malt syrup, agave, maple syrup or if you're not vegan - honey
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
3 teaspoons organic peppermint extract
Using electric beaters, mix the coconut cream, cacao powder, vanilla, peppermint and sugar of choice in a large bowl until completely mixed.
Pour into your ice-cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Mix in your cacao nibs in the last couple of minutes.
You can either eat straight away or store in the freezer.
Remember to remove from the freezer around 10 minutes before serving to allow it to soften.
DEVOUR! :)
Til next time
Loz xox