Have you ever taken a spoon to a pint of non-dairy ice cream and been utterly disappointed? If this unfortunate situation has happened to you, prepare to be amazed by a homemade dairy-free ice cream that is just as smooth and creamy as it is delicious. Some ice cream manufacturers just can’t seem to crack the code on texture. That’s why vegan ice creams are typically hard, icy, and not creamy like traditional dairy ice cream. The raw macadamia nuts help establish a creamy, nutty base for this to be one of the better raw vegan ice creams out there.
Macadamia nuts are rich in various vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, and other nutrients. Researchers have found that macadamia nuts contain some of the highest flavonoid levels of all tree nuts. These antioxidant compounds work to fight inflammation and lower cholesterol levels. Macadamia nuts are also rich in tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E that exhibits antioxidant properties that may benefit cholesterol levels. Additionally, tocotrienols may protect against brain diseases and certain cancers.
One key step that you should not forget about while making this recipe is soaking the macadamia nuts. Take the extra two to four hours of soaking time in order to make your ice cream that much creamier. By soaking the nuts, you help soften them, which makes them easier to blend. Finally, use a food processor to blend your ingredients together, as this kitchen tool is better than a blender in this circumstance. Just make sure that you stop blending, scrape down the sides, and continue blending to incorporate all the ingredients!
- Prep Time:5m
- Total Time:5m
- Serves: 3 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Desserts, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 c raw macadamia nuts
- 1 1/4 c homemade almond milk
- 5 tbsp. grade A maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. alcohol-free vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the macadamia nuts in water for about two to four hours. Drain and pat the nuts dry with paper towels.
- Add the soaked nuts and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into silicone ice cream molds and place in the freezer.
- When the cubes are frozen, remove from the freezer and pop the frozen chocolate cubes into the food processor again. Blend those cubes until you achieve a soft serve texture.
- Scoop the ice cream into a bowl and top with cleanse-approved toppings. Enjoy!
