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VEGAN, HEALTHY & DELICIOUS ALMOND ICE CREAM (NO-CHURN!)

7/10/2019

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When the weather warms up, I get my ice cream maker out of the kitchen cabinet and flip through my many collected recipes looking for a new flavor to make at home for my family. As a nutritionist, I want the most nutrition-dense treat I can make; as a foodie and chef, I strive for quality ingredients and flavor; and as a mom, well, I look for ease of preparation and clean up. This recipe is all of that - free of dairy, gluten and added sugars and full of protein, fiber and vitamins courtesy of the almonds and dates. It also tastes amazing, and all I have to clean afterwards is my Vitamix blender, a couple of measuring cups and the kids' faces. I combined a couple of different recipes to get to this one, but unfortunately, I don't have the source of the original ones. You can substitute the almond milk for any other dairy-free milk, eat as is or sprinkle with roasted coconut flakes, unsweetened coconut or cocoa nibs, or even drizzle a little maple syrup on your cold dessert. To be fair, I wasn't the one who actually made this ice cream, I have to give credit for my 7-year-old son for making it all from scratch. Thank you, love!

ALMOND-DATE VEGAN ICE CREAM

  • 1 ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 cup pitted dates, softened
  • 1 cup creamy almond butter 
  • 3 teaspoons almond extract (or 2 tsp almond and 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Optional add-ins (highly recommend!):
  • ¼ cup dried cherries
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds

Soak the dates in warm water for a few minutes and then remove the pits. Place all ingredients (minus add-ins) in a high speed blender and mix until smooth. If using the add-ins, incorporate them at this point and pulse a few times to mix well. Pour into a freezer safe container with a cover and freeze for about 3-5 hours. When ready to serve, allow to thaw a little beforehand. ​Homemade ice cream is best eaten within the first couple of days to avoid ice crystals from forming. Enjoy!

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    ABOUT
    ​FLAVIA BONFADINI

    Welcome! I am a certified health and wellness coach, professionally trained chef, certified yoga teacher and holistic health practitioner living in sunny southern California. I guide people towards their goals of optimal health and lifestyle using the tools and techniques learned through experience and formal trainings. I am also a busy mama of three and we all love to eat! Here I share some of our favorite "conscious cuisine" recipes - easy, healthy and tasty. I believe that, with the right tools and mindset, everyone can make delicious and nourishing meals even without much time or talent in the kitchen. Thank you for stopping by!

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