A vegan, but you feel you’re missing out on dairy, especially ICE CREAM? Well not anymore. Chocolate is not something you can ever let go. It so happens that some people turn out to be vegan by choice and some people are allergic to dairy products. It’s hard to see another gorging on chocolate ice creams in the summer, and you have to settle with something else. Well, if you’re a vegan and if you’re dying the frozen bite of heaven this summer, then this recipe has got you covered. This specialized vegan recipe contains coconut milk as a substitute for milk which is very nutritious and tasty. Go ahead and give a try to this yum ice cream recipe.
Health benefits:
Coconut milk used in the making of this vegan ice cream has numerous health benefits. Coconut milk helps in weight loss because of something called MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) through a process which is called heat production or thermogenesis.
Coconuts contain an acid called Lauric acid which has been known to boost the immune system. Coconut milk is rich in saturated fat and calories which makes it a nutritious choice. The milk is rich in minerals and vitamins.
Ingredients
400 ml full-fat coconut milk
½ cup agave syrup
1 ½ cup cashew nuts
¼ cup cocoa powder
How To Make Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
- Soak the cashews overnight.
- Rinse and drain the cashews.
- Blend the cashews along with coconut milk, agave syrup and cocoa powder in a blender until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate the mixture overnight.
- The next day place the mixture in the freezer until it becomes firm and keeps checking every 30 minutes. If it starts to freeze near the edges, then remove it from the freezer and stir it firmly.
- Return it to the freezer and keep repeating this process for 2-3 hours.
- Your vegan chocolate ice cream is ready! You can store It in the refrigerator or have it immediately.
- You can garnish it with almonds or pistachios.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your summer binging on this delicious ice cream!
Trivia:
The meaning of “ Ice Cream" can vary from one country to another. Some countries call it "frozen yogurt" or "sorbet" or "gelato". During the early 5th century BC, the ancient Greeks ate snow mixed with fruit and honey.
In 400 BC, the Persians invented a chilled food made of vermicelli and rose water along with ice which was mixed with saffron and fruits and other flavors.
According to NASA, ice-cream is among the top 3 items missed by astronauts in space.