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It’s easy to make, healthier and better tasting.
Summertime and the living is easy. Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious scoop of refreshing ice cream?
Whip up a batch of ice cream in your blender or food processor in no time and surprise your family with a healthier version that can be consumed guilt free.
This chocolate ready-to-serve treat is made out of a banana base (not cream), so there’s no guilt. Top with mini chocolate chips for a super treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Directions
COMBINE first 4 ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
DRIZZLE in the peanut butter and pulse 2 to 3 times to incorporate. Decorate with chocolate chips.
SERVE immediately.
SERVES: 4
Preparation 10 minutes
Coconut is one of my favorite flavors. Coconut ice cream what could be better? This coconut ice cream is deceptively creamy – yet dairy free (it uses coconut milk, not cream)! After it is prepared form scoops and roll in sweetened flaked coconut for extra texture and fiber.
Ingredients
Directions
COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until thick and creamy.
TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.
SERVES: 4
Preparation 10 minutes
Mint chip lovers rejoice! This healthy version combines avocado, banana, and Greek yogurt for a creamy finish that leaves you totally satisfied, thanks to a hefty dose of protein and monounsaturated fats.
Ingredients
Directions
COMBINE the first 5 ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
STIR in the chocolate chips. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.
SERVES: 4
Preparation 10 minutes
Mango is one of my favorite fruits. It brings me back great memories from my native Brazil where mangoes were abundantly available at a very low cost. A box of 8 mangoes cost the price of one lone mango in North America.
This 3-ingredient tropical treat is like the perfect summer day to please your taste buds. Top with blueberries for extra zing and dose of antioxidants and fiber.
Ingredients
Directions
COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
SERVE immediately.
SERVES: 4
Preparation 10 minutes
Yes, this one tastes as good as it sounds – and makes an awesome banana split. Top with chopped nuts, chopped dates, chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt for a total crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
Directions
BLEND first 4 ingredients together until creamy. Add in the dates and sea salt and pulse until just combined.
SERVE immediately or freeze for a firmer consistency.
SERVES: 4
Preparation 10 minutes
Rich and decadent, this dense, dairy-free delight loaded with cookie dough chunks will make you rethink healthy ice cream – in a good way. Granted the base for this ice cream is a bit unusual, but it is the latest trend in healthy choices.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
Directions
COVER cashews in water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain. STIR together cookie dough ingredients, roll into marble-sized balls and freeze on a parchment-lined cookie sheet 1 hour or overnight.
COMBINE ice cream ingredients (pre-soaked cashews through sea salt not including the chocolate chips) in a blender and blend until creamy.
TRANSFER to a loaf pan and stir in 2 Tbsp vegan chocolate chips and frozen cookie dough balls. Tap pan to remove air bubbles and freeze 4 hours before serving.
Serves: 4
Preparation 20 minutes