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Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (dairy free with sugar-free option)

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, whole30
Keyword: dairy free mint chocolate chip ice cream, vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream
Servings: 1.5 quarts approximately
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Adrienne
Make this Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe at home and skip the ice cream parlor prices! Low Carb with AIP options.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup low-carb sweetener (powdered is best)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot (optional thickener; use gelatin for non-vegan)
  • 1-3 tablespoons MCT oil (optional - for creaminess. See Notes)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (optional; for coloring)
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (add more or less, to taste - use mint chocolate chips for a double-mint treat)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients (except chips) in blender.
  • Blend until smooth (if you do not have a high-powered blender [aka Vitamix] and you are using a granulated sweetener, you may wish to heat the milk and sweetener in a pan until the sweetener is dissolved).
  • Place in ice cream maker and process according to directions.
  • When ice cream is starting to solidify, add chips and allow maker to mix in chips thoroughly.
  • Scoop up and enjoy!

Notes

    • Milk: Other dairy-free milks can work as well, but oat and hemp will be the creamiest. Regular milk works for a non dairy-free option.
    • Sweeteners: I used a half and half combination of powdered xylitol and erythritol.  You can use whatever you like to suit your dietary needs. Of course, with stevia extract, you will need a lot less (between 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon). You could also use 1 teaspoon liquid stevia. I always find that combining alternative sweeteners results in the best flavor. You can also use honey or maple syrup for AIP.
    • Thickener: You probably will be fine not using a thickener as long as you use the MCT oil. Otherwise, it is recommended, but not necessary Use arrowroot for a vegan option. Glucomannan could work as well, but the amount would have to be adjusted and I haven't tried it.
    • Creaminess Ingredient Alternatives: Other oils will work as well but don't use an oil with a heavy flavor, such as regular olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbs: 3g