Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk (sugar-free option)
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Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk (sugar-free option)
Description
Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream made with Coconut Milk blends the tropical richness of full-fat coconut milk with cocoa powder sweetened by low-carb or natural sweeteners to create a smooth chocolate base. The mixture includes vanilla and salt for depth of flavor. Optional addition of MCT oil enhances creaminess, and thickeners like gelatin or arrowroot help improve body and mouthfeel.
Once blended, the mixture is processed in an ice cream maker until partially frozen, then chopped almonds and chocolate chips are gently mixed in to distribute texture throughout. The ice cream is then frozen to firm up before serving.
This dessert offers a dairy-free alternative suitable for sugar-restricted diets by adjusting the sweetener and chocolate chip types. Almonds provide a nutty contrast, though substitutions for nut allergies are possible. The combination results in a creamy, chocolaty treat with occasional crunchy bites.
Multiple sweeteners and chocolate alternatives are suggested for dietary flexibility. Soaking and dehydrating nuts can improve digestibility. Thickener omission is possible but may affect texture. Homemade coconut milk or almond milk are options. Nut-free substitutes like sunflower seeds can replace almonds.
Ingredients
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup low-carb sweetener
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 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)
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 powder can be used instead of cocoa for autoimmune protocols.
- Homemade coconut or almond milk can replace canned coconut milk for a fresher base.
- Use sweeteners like organic erythritol or xylitol for low-carb, or maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar for paleo diets.
- Carob or homemade chocolate chips can substitute chocolate chips for dietary restrictions.
- Soaking and dehydrating nuts can improve texture and digestibility.
- Gelatin or arrowroot thickeners improve texture, but MCT oil alone can suffice to enhance creaminess.
- Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative to almonds.
Nutrition Information
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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 |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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