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Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk (sugar-free option)
Servings: 6 cups approx (1½ quarts) ice cream
Calories: 450kcal
This Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream tastes great and is much cheaper than store bought dairy free ice cream. Vegan, paleo, low carb, & AIP!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup low-carb sweetener
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1-3 tablespoons MCT oil (optional--for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (or arrowroot; optional thickener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup almonds (chopped)
Instructions
- Add coconut milk, sweetener, cocoa or carob powder, MCT oil, gelatin (or arrowroot), vanilla, and salt in blender or food processor (NOTE: if using gelatin, add to coconut milk and let it sit for a few minutes before adding other ingredients). Mix well.
- Add mixture to ice cream maker and process following manufacturer's instructions.
- When mixture starts to thicken, add almonds and chocolate chips.
Notes
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- Carob: You can use organic carob powder instead of cocoa for AIP.
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- Coconut Milk: My Easiest Coconut Milk is a great homemade option. You can, of course, substitute dairy or other milk alternatives as you like. Among the dairy-free alternatives, almond will be one of the better options to promote creaminess of the final product, and my Easiest Almond Milk would work great if you would like to make your own.
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- Sweeteners: Along with xylitol, organic erythritol is a good low-carb sweetener option. Use either maple syrup (here's how to choose a good brand), honey, or 1/2-3/4 teaspoon powdered stevia (here's a post on how to use it) for paleo -- maple syrup, honey, or organic coconut sugar for AIP.
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- Chocolate Chips: You can use carob chips instead of chocolate chips for AIP. Use my Homemade Chocolate / Carob Chips for a low-carb option.
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- Almonds: Soak and dehydrate your nuts if possible. Omit for AIP, or use chopped organic tiger nuts.
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- Thickener: It would probably be OK to not use a thickener as long as you use MCT oil. If you do not use MCT, using gelatin or arrowroot will definitely improve the texture of the ice cream, but it will taste good either way.
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- THM: If you are using a thickener and are on a low-carb plan (like Trim Healthy Mama), use gelatin, or about ½ the amount of organic glucomannan.
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- Nut-free: Substitute sunflower seeds for the almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 7mg | Net Carbs: 10g