Vegan Almond Ice Cream Food

ALMOND MILK ICE CREAM

Steps:

• *If you don't have an ice cream maker or high-speed blender, see these directions.Whisk together all ingredients. If you have an ice cream maker, simply pour the mixture in and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for your specific machine. Or if you have a high-speed blender such as a vitamix, pour the whisked ingredients into ice cube trays and freeze, then blend the frozen cubes until smooth, using the machine's tamper to help it blend evenly. Either eat straight from the machine or freeze an hour for a firmer texture. Due to the lack of preservatives and filler ingredients, homemade ice cream is best the day it's made - however you can technically freeze for up to a month and thaw before eating.View Nutrition Facts

VEGAN ALMOND MILK ICE CREAM RECIPE

Steps:

• If you have not done so, peel the bananas and slice them into bite sized pieces. Wrap them in foil and freeze for at least three hours until hard. Tip: spray the foil with a bit of nonstick first for a quick release.
• Remove the frozen bananas from the foil. Place the bananas in a food processor along with the other ingredients.
• Process or blend for one minute then stop to scrap down the sides of the bowl. If your food processor or blender seems to be struggling, feel free to add a bit of additional milk to help it flow. Continue to process or blend for another minute or until you reach your desired consistency.
• Serve with desired toppings . This ice cream can be topped with vegan toppings such as sprinkles. You can find a variety of vegan ice cream toppings here.
• Store in an air-tight glass freezer container in the freezer. Allow the frozen ice cream to that for about 30 minutes before scooping and serving.

VEGAN ALMOND ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Soak Garbanzo Beans in cool water overnight.
• Soak 3 dates overnight in a large cup of water in the refrigerator.
• Rinse beans & discard water. Place 6 cups of water in a large pot, bring to a boil and add the chickpeas, reduce heat to a slow boil for 1 hour, making sure they are always covered with water.
• Rinse beans under cold water until cool.
• Spread on a baking sheet and remove skins (makes for creamier ice cream).
• Process the re-hydrated dates in a blender with a little of the soaking liquid until they are of a good consistency.
• Add the vanilla and almond milk to blender and puree.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix until creamy (you can add a little more vanilla almond milk if necessary).
• Chill in the refrigerator for about 3 hours and then transfer to your ice cream maker. This will speed up the process.

VEGAN VANILLA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Add the coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla bean pod and seeds to a medium pot, and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Dissolve the arrowroot in 1 tablespoon water. Slowly drizzle it into the coconut milk mixture, whisking constantly. As soon as the mixture returns to a simmer, remove it from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl, remove the vanilla bean pod and set aside until the mixture stops steaming, then refrigerate until completely cool.
• Churn the ice cream according to your ice cream maker's instructions (this will take 20 to 30 minutes). Serve immediately, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• For vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream: As the ice cream churns, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more to taste). Once the mixture is ready, add 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate, and continue churning until combined.
• For vegan strawberry ice cream: Chop 2 cups fresh strawberries, place them in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons each coconut sugar and maple syrup. Stir to combine. Set aside to macerate while the ice cream churns. You can also crush the strawberries slightly with a fork to create a chunky sauce. Once the ice cream is churned, pour in the strawberry mixture and churn until combined.
• For vegan almond butter swirl ice cream: As soon as the ice cream is churned, drizzle in 1/3 cup almond butter and continue churning for a few seconds to distribute.