Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk (sugar-free option)

Name: Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk (sugar-free option)
Yield: 6 cups approx (1½ quarts) ice cream
Ingredients: 4 cups coconut milk; 1/2 - 3/4 cup low-carb sweetener; 3/4 cup cocoa; 1-3 tablespoons MCT oil; 1 tablespoon gelatin; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chocolate chips; 3/4 cup almonds

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Servings
6 cups approx (1½ quarts) ice cream
Calories
450 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Vegan, Keto

Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk (sugar-free option)

Iris Warren

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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

Servings

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)

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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

Carob: You can use organic carob powder instead of cocoa for AIP.
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.
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.
Chocolate Chips: You can use carob chips instead of chocolate chips for AIP. Use my Homemade Chocolate / Carob Chips for a low-carb option.
Almonds: Soak and dehydrate your nuts if possible. Omit for AIP, or use chopped organic tiger nuts.
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.
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.
Nut-free: Substitute sunflower seeds for the almonds.
Carob: You can use organic carob powder instead of cocoa for AIP.
Carob: You can use organic carob powder instead of cocoa for AIP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chocolate Chips: You can use carob chips instead of chocolate chips for AIP. Use my Homemade Chocolate / Carob Chips for a low-carb option.
Chocolate Chips: You can use carob chips instead of chocolate chips for AIP. Use my Homemade Chocolate / Carob Chips for a low-carb option.
Almonds: Soak and dehydrate your nuts if possible. Omit for AIP, or use chopped organic tiger nuts.
Almonds: Soak and dehydrate your nuts if possible. Omit for AIP, or use chopped organic tiger nuts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nut-free: Substitute sunflower seeds for the almonds.
Nut-free: Substitute sunflower seeds for the almonds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 623mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 7mg (39%) Net Carbohydrates 10g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups approx (1½ quarts) ice cream

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	450kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	45g	69%
Saturated Fat	32g	160%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	121mg	5%
Potassium	623mg	13%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	89mg	9%
Iron	7mg	39%
Net Carbohydrates	10g