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three scoops of mocha ice cream in a bowl

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Vegan Mocha Chip Ice Cream (dairy, sugar, and coconut free)

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword: dairy-free mocha ice cream, Vegan Mocha Ice Cream
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 409kcal
Vegan Ice Cream - sugar free! This yummy coffee and chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips is made with a cashew base, but adaptable for allergies. Full of healthy goodness.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cashews (soaked and drained)
  • 6 medjool dates (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coffee (use strong coffee)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5/8-4/3 teaspoon liquid stevia (or 20-40 drops; to taste)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-3 tablespoons MCT oil (optional - for creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin (or arrowroot; optional - as thickener)
  • 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Soak cashews in water (cover by about an inch) and let sit covered with a kitchen towel for 4-6 hours. Drain.
  • Place all ingredients except chocolate chips, if using, in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth (if using gelatin, let it dissolve in water before adding it to the other ingredients).
  • Pour mixture into ice cream maker bowl and follow manufacturers directions.
  • Add the chocolate chips, if using. (I usually add them as soon as the mixture begins to show signs of freezing in the ice cream maker--about 7 minutes after the machine starts processing).

Notes

  • If you have an ice cream maker (I am very fortunate to have this one) keep the freezer bowl in the freezer (deep freeze is best) at all times. That way when you want to make ice cream it is ready to go!
  • Even though many recipes tell you to soak your cashews anywhere from 4 hours to overnight, DO NOT soak them for more than 6 hours. They get bitter and slimy if soaked too long. I've had bitter cashew cream and it leaves, well, a bitter taste in your mouth!
  • Again, you can use either regular or decaf coffee, but if you’re really sensitive like me you may want to go decaf.
  • White Chocolate Chips: You could try white chocolate chips instead of chocolate chips (see Homemade White Chocolate Chips).

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbs: 37g