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Coconut Cashew Non-Dairy Ice Cream (Using Ninja Creami)
This recipe for Coconut Cashew Non-Dairy Ice Cream is a rich and luscious dessert that is completely plant-based. It features a creamy cashew base paired with coconut milk, and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 412 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , Canadian
Ingredients
- 120 g cashews toasted
- hot water to cover and soak
- 1 can (400ml / 1 ¾ C) coconut milk full fat canned
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoon maple syrup or to taste
Instructions
Prepare cashews:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Spread out cashews on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Toast the nuts at 350°F/177°C for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and aromatic.
- Transfer the toasted cashews to a bowl.
- Add enough hot water to cover the cashews. Let them soak for 1 hour.
- Drain the water from the cashews.
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Blend:
- Combine drained cashews, coconut milk, sea salt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or sweetener).
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
Freeze:
- Pour the blended cashew coconut mixture into a Ninja Creami container, cover with lid and freeze overnight.
- The next day, process the mixture using the Ninja Creami according to the manufacturer's instructions.
OR using ice cream maker:
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 15-20 minutes) until thick and creamy.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and freeze for another 2-3 hours to firm up.
Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.