Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream
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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~
Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream was one of my all-time favorite ice creams growing up. Along with vanilla, chocolate, Chunky Monkey, orange sherbet, strawberry, coffee… ok, so I had many favorites. hehe
Anytime my Bob hears the ice cream machine running, he always pokes his nose and finger into the machine to snag a taste test. He insisted on a bowl once it was done.
So, I dished some up and served it to him with a smile. His response was, “I think this is my new favorite!” I have to laugh because he says that to every different raw ice cream I make. I am not complaining by any means, as long he keeps loving them, I know that I am on the right track!
This is totally optional, but you can add some spirulina to the batter to bump up the green color. But that’s not all that it adds. Spirulina has many incredible health benefits. It’s not a herb; it’s actually a bacteria or blue-green algae that are found in pristine freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. Sometimes I add, and sometimes I don’t. In the photo above, I decided not to and just leave some green flecks from the fresh mints to pop through.
It’s an immune booster, inflammation reducer, and my all-time favorite topic… Spirulina it great for the digestive system. It eases the passage of waste through the digestive system, thereby reducing stress on the entire system. It also promotes healthy bacteria in the digestive system and helps to improve the absorption of dietary nutrients. (source).
I hope you enjoy this recipe. Please comment below. Blessings, amie sue
Ingredients:
yields 4 cups batter
- 2 cups raw almond milk
- 2 cups young Thai coconut meat or soaked cashews
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp raw honey or raw coconut nectar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp raw cold-pressed coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 – 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, de-stemmed
Preparation:
- In a high-speed blender, combine the almond milk, coconut, sweeteners, vanilla, coconut oil, salt, and mint leaves. Blend until nice and creamy.
- If you want more of a green color, you can add a dash of spirulina at a time till you reach the desired color. Just be careful to not add too much because you don’t want to alter the flavor.
- Due to the volume and the creamy texture that we are going after, it is important to use a high-powered blender. It could be too taxing on a lower-end model.
- Blend until the filling is creamy smooth. You shouldn’t detect any grit. If you do, keep blending.
- This process can take 2-4 minutes, depending on the strength of the blender. Keep your hand cupped around the base of the blender carafe to feel for warmth. If the batter is getting too warm. Stop the machine and let it cool. Then proceed once cooled.
- If you don’t have access to fresh young Thia coconuts, you can use 1 1/2 cups of raw cashews that have been soaked for at least 2 hours in its place.
- Place the blender carafe in the fridge or freezer for 1 hour.
- If chilled in the fridge it can stay there for up to 8 hours. But don’t leave in the freezer for more than an hour or it will freeze solid.
- The purpose of chilling the batter before it goes into the ice cream machine is basically to prime it… it will speed up the process.
- Once chilled pour the batter into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add the chocolate chips when the ice cream machine is about to stop.
- It is best to take the ice cream out of the freezer for about 10 minutes ahead of time, so it can have a chance to soften.
- Eat within 1 month.
Freezing Suggestions for Ice Cream:
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Use an ice cream machine. Follow the manufactures directions.
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Freeze in popsicle molds or 3 oz Dixie cups with a popsicle stick inserted.
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Store the ice cream in the very back of the freezer, as far away from the door as possible. Every time you open your freezer door you let in warm air. Keeping ice cream way in the back and storing it beneath other frozen-sold items will help protect it from those steamy incursions.
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Ice cream is full of fat, and even when frozen, fat has a way of soaking up flavors from the air around it—including those in your freezer. To keep your ice cream from taking on the odors, use a container with a tight-fitting lid. For extra security, place a layer of plastic wrap between your ice cream and the lid.
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To soften in the refrigerator, transfer ice cream from the freezer to the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before using. Or let it stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
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Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan
How much does this make? How many does it serve?
Can you use stevia instead of agave? If so, how much?
Hi Chris,
Q. How much does this make?
A. About 2 quarts. I didn’t log it! My bad…but most of the ice creams I make, make 2 quarts.
Q. How many does it serve?
A. Depends on the serving size. :)
Q. Can you use stevia instead of agave?
A. You betcha
Q. If so, how much?
A. Hmm, good question. I haven’t tried it and it depends on the brand and type of stevia that you like. I have learned that stevia is a complex ingredient to use due to what I just said. I have gone through 5 different stevia’s to find the one I like, even having a brand finally picked out….my taste buds respond differently to it whether it is in powder or liquid form. So, my suggestion is to just give it a try. Add small amounts and taste test as you go to hit the level of sweetness you want. Do keep in mind that warm ice cream is sweeter than when it is frozen. So, you may need to add more than you think.
I hope this helped….amie sue
How does one de-steam mint leaves
If your not sure on how to de-steam the mint you can try to de-stem them instead. haha thanks for catching the typo. Fixed!
A great alternative to fresh mint leaves is Young Living Pure Grade Peppermint Essential Oil. I am an independent distributor and I use it all the time in raw “cooking.” If you need information on how to order, let me know :)
I love that brand Chris… I was just looking at their site to see about signing up to sell it too…but haven’t dug that deep into that part of it. Thanks for sharing. amie sue
Yes, it is AMAZING! If you wish to sign up, I am an Independent Distributor and would love to be your sponsor. I use the oils all the time in recipes and I would love to share with you!
Aaah, I wondered if a person could sign up with them. Would you send me an email sharing with me how it all works? Thanks Chris!
Absolutely!
Do you have to use coconut meat? Can you just use the coconut or almond milk in the ice cream maker,along with the other ingredients?
Thanks!
Good morning Chris,
For the structure and creaminess of the ice cream, I would look for a fat to used as a sub, just instead of the milk. I haven’t tested it with just milks but you could use 1 1/2 cups of cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours. Or you could try other nuts as well. They may not get as creamy as the cashews though. If you test one of these out, please keep me posted. I will try testing using more milks out too. Have a blessed day, amie sue
I wonder how irish moss paste & hempseeds would work. Or more coconut oil/butter. I’ll have to get back to you :)
Chris, I imagine they would work, just keep in mind that it might alter the original flavor profile that I created. There is nothing wrong with that at all but just wanted to point that out. Have fun experimenting! amie sue
Hi my name is aliyah I just stumbled across your site a few weeks ago looking for recipe for raw chili cheese fries. All I can say is omg omg omg.I am not raw but my husband is vegan/raw for almost 3 years. MY daughter used to make her fathers meals but she moved about 6 months ago so the task fell to me. Task is probably the wrong word because once I started preparing his meals I found that I enjoy it a lot and have found myself eating healthier because of it.so far I have made bell pepper cashew cheese,”fish sticks”,chili walnut meat, and yesterday chocolate mint ice cream.MY family has dairy allergies and lactose intolerance so you desserts are gong to become a staple in this household. I just wanted to say you are a god send
Good evening Aliyah,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so thrilled that you found my site and that you are finding inspiration throughout it. Preparing raw dishes becomes quite addicting if you ask me. There is something special about connecting with foods in its purest form and all the vibrant colors! If I can ever be of aid to help you through this process, please never hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help. Keep in touch, amie sue :)
HI Amie Sue,This is aliyah I have made the chocolate mint ice cream a total of 4 times since my last post cant seem to keep it in the freezer i am going to make key lime parfaits will keep you posted on how the turn out. quick question have you ever heard of oral allergy syndrome?
Good evening Aliyah,
Thank you for the update. So happy that you are enjoying the recipes! I can’t wait to hear how the key lime turns out for you. It is soooo yummy!
I haven’t heard of oral allergy syndrome before, so I looked it up. Do you suffer from this Aliyah? Keep in touch, amie sue :)
Finished making the key lime parfaits this morning.It made 12 cups There are 3 left and that is only because I hid them so my husband would have some when he got off work since that is who they were supposed to be for lol.Yes I do have oral allergy syndrome. Even as a child i was always allergic to certain fruits and veggies and it got worse as i got older. It was only recently that i found out there was a name for it. I am able to eat most of the dehydrated dishes since for some reason dehydrating neutralizes the enzymes that im allergic too. I can eat some nuts if they are soaked. Anyway im off to make the red pesto sauce
Good evening Aliyah,
You are a smart cookie to tuck away 3 of the desserts. hehe Sounds like it was a hit then. :)
I am sorry that you suffer from oral allergy syndrome. As I read your comment here it got me to thinking… I knew someone who had the same issue about fruits and veggies. We had found out that he couldn’t eat them raw because they made his mouth tingle and throat start to close up. But if they were cooked, he was fine. It must have to do with a certain enzyme. I guess that is something to keep in mind.
I hope the pesto is a hit as well. Keep me posted! Have a great and happy evening, amie sue
I really love chocolate… Thanks for sharing
I hope this satisfies your love for chocolate. :) Have a wonderful day, amie sue
OK for starters I have never been a fan of this flavor of ice cream but my husband is so I made this for him
OMG I cannot get enough of this LOL
I just finally took the plunge and dug out my ice cream machine and started trying these recipes but this one?
off the charts-in fact I have used up all my chocolate chips and have had to improvise (I ended up laying the icecream out in a casserole dish and layed ribbons of the ganache on it them gently folded it over on itself (hopefully this makes sense) then gently scooped it into the containers to go into the freezer
this made an incredible chocolate ribbon throught the ice cream (in case you dont have chips on hand)
this is by far one of the tasiest treats of all
i give this one 10 stars easy (on a 5 star scale)
thankyou again and again and again
constance
Well shoot Constance… a 10 stars easy (on a 5 star scale)??!!! hehe I just loved reading all that you shared with me, it made my day. I have done that with the chocolate ganache as well, I was surprised at first on how it didn’t set up solid (the chocolate) and had that great same creamy mouthfeel that it does all by itself. :)
Thank you so much for sharing, have a great evening, amie sue
We do not have an ice-cream maker, and we are very very new to trying raw recipes, but want to make this dessert. Any advice on how to make this without the machine?
Thanks!
Hello Alyssa,
Please read through towards the end of the post. I shared several ideas there as to what you can do instead of using a machine. Have a great evening and good luck! Hope you enjoy it. :) amie sue
Chocolate Mint Ice Cream is my favorite… Now I can eat it again!! Anxious to try!! Thanks you so much for giving us the “Healthy kind”. Hugs, always, jan
Oh Jan! I hope you enjoy the recipe. If you make it, keep me posted. :) Blessings, amie sue