Adaptive Cooking: Coconut Milk Agave Ice Cream

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Coconut Milk Agave Ice Cream - Chocolate Chip Mint!

Chocolate Chip Mint is my all time favorite flavor! I am so thrilled to be able to make this version using coconut milk and agave nectar using my electric ice cream machine.

Chocolate Chip Mint Coconut Milk Ice Cream

3 cups coconut milk, blended until smooth and creamy

½ cup agave nectar

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1/16 teaspoon guar gum

1/3 cup finely minced dark chocolate bar

Mix coconut milk, agave nectar and flavorings. Blend all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour to chill ingredients. Pour into electric ice cream machine. Freeze for 30 minutes or until fully frozen. Gradually pour in finely minced dark chocolate during the last 3 minutes of freezing. Remove from ice cream machine and place into a container. Freeze until firm in the freezer section of your refrigerator – at least 1 hour. Or serve directly from the ice cream machine as a soft serve dish.

1 comment:

AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 6:50 PM
That looks pretty good and I've got all the ingredients sitting downstairs :)
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I have been managing my many food allergies / intolerances with special recipes for over 20 years. I avoid wheat, barley, oats and all related grains. I avoid dairy products from cows, although I am able to use sheep or goat products sparingly. My worst symptoms occur with legumes; soy, peanuts, green beans, dried beans, lentils, and peas of all kinds. Even vanilla, which is a bean - causes me problems. I avoid all plants in the gourd family; zucchini, cucumber, squash, pumpkin, melons. I do not eat fruit with pits; cherries, peaches, apricots, plums. Lately, I am finding grapes, grapeseed oil and wine are not my friends.

This list is fairly restrictive, yet over the years, I have learned to adapt favorite recipes with alternative ingredients. I have learned what products work for me, and when I entertain, I find my guests never miss the common ingredients I must avoid. I am frequently asked for recipes and I've decided it is time for me to share my recipes with the world. This idea has been with me for many years, but it was not until my daughter, Meshell Alyse agreed to help me with the photography that I felt I could manage the overwhelming task of introducing my special way of cooking to the world. Enjoy!