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    You are here: Home » Recipes » Desserts » Vegan Superfood Ice Cream

    Vegan Superfood Ice Cream

    Published: Aug 5, 2015 · Last Updated: Apr 27, 2020 by Karielyn Tillman · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Vegan Superfood Ice Cream is an easy and healthy ingredient made with only 5 clean, real food ingredients. It's the perfect plant-based dessert that can be enjoyed in about 20 minutes and contains 3 different superfoods!

    Horizontal image of a small decorative bowl filled with a green vegan superfood ice cream on a weathered wooden surfaceHere's Why This Recipe Works

    My top 3 favorite reasons:

    1. Can Be Made With or Without An Ice Cream Maker - Can be ready in as little as 20 minutes with an ice cream maker or about an hour without!
    2. Has 3 Different Superfoods - Take regular plant-based ice cream to the next level with the addition of moringa powder, baobab powder, and cacao nibs superfoods!
    3. Made With Clean, Real Food Ingredients - Only 5 nutrient-dense and healthy ingredients are needed to make this recipe!

    You can feel good about making my healthy, plant-based recipe because it's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free, nut-free, no-cook, no refined sugar, lectin-free, paleo-friendly and Medical Medium compliant.

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    How To Make This Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions

    Here is how to make this recipe and I'll show you how easy it is with step-by-step instructions below.

    Step 1: Prepare The Ice Cream Mixture

    Firstly, add all ingredients for the ice cream mixture to a Vitamix and blend until well blended.

    Step 2: Prepare With Ice Cream Maker

    Secondly, if you will be making the ice cream with an ice cream maker, simply pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and proceed according to your machine's directions.

    Add the cacao nib add-ins at the appropriate time according to your machine's directions for add-ins.

    This method will give you a "soft-serve" ice cream and can be enjoyed immediately.

    Overhead image of light green ice cream inside an ice cream maker

    Step 3: Prepare Without An Ice Cream Maker

    Thirdly, if you will be making the ice cream without an ice cream maker, simply pour the mixture into a 9 x 5 loaf pan and sprinkle in the cacao nibs.

    Cover the pan tightly and place in the freezer for approximately (1) hour, or until it gets to the consistency you prefer.

    This method will give you a traditional "scoopable" ice cream that will need to firm in the freezer before enjoying.

    Overhead vertical image of a small bowl filled with light green ice cream on a weathered wooden surface

    Karielyn's Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions

    Here are some of my expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:

    Coconut Milk: The fat in coconut milk is what takes the place of heavy cream in traditional ice cream. You will need to use "full-fat" coconut milk in this recipe and not "reduced-fat" or "light". In addition, you need coconut milk in a can and not boxed coconut milk to make this recipe. 

    Granular Sweetener: I used an organic vegan granular sweetener, however, you could also use organic coconut sugar or organic maple syrup but it will slightly affect the color of the ice cream. Another option is to use a low-carb sweetener like non-GMO xylitol. In addition, this is not an overly sweet ice cream. I only used 1/4 cup of sweetener, but take a taste after blending the ingredients and if you'd like yours a little sweeter, just add an additional 1/4 cup of sweetener. 

    Moringa Powder: If you like the pretty green color, you could also use organic matcha as a substitute.

    Baobab Powder: I added this to increase the nutritional profile, but it could be omitted.

    Cacao Nibs: These can also be omitted or substituted with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips.

    Medical Medium: To make this recipe 100% Medical Medium compliant, omit the raw cacao nibs and substitute the organic granular sweetener with 1/4 cup organic maple syrup.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Is Moringa?

    It's a plant-based nutrient-dense superfood which provides (gram for gram):

    • 17 x the calcium of milk
    • 25 x the iron of spinach
    • 10 x the vitamin A of carrots
    • 9 x the protein of yogurt
    • 15 x the potassium of bananas

    Where Can I Buy Moringa + Baobab Powder?

    You can find these two superfoods online at Amazon:

    • Organic Moringa Powder
    • Organic Baobab Powder

    Do I Need An Ice-Cream Maker To Make This?

    No, you can make it with or without an ice cream maker!

    • With an ice cream maker - your ice cream will have a soft-serve consistency and can be enjoyed right away.
    • Without an ice cream maker (no-churn method) - your ice cream will have a more solid, traditional ice cream consistency. Instead of pouring the ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker, you will pour it into a 9 x 5 loaf pan and place it in the freezer to firm for approximately an hour. This will give you "scoopable" ice cream without an ice cream maker!

    Can I Make This With A Regular Blender?

    Yes! While a Vitamix is my blender of choice and I use it for everything, it is not a mandatory appliance for this recipe since there are no nuts or hard to blend ingredients.

    Since the ice cream mixture is just liquid and powder, it can be mixed in a regular blender.

    Can I Make Popsicles With This Recipe?

    Yes! Simply pour the ice cream mixture into BPA-free ice cream molds and place them in the freezer. The cacao nibs will sink to the bottom, but you could leave them out if you prefer.

     

    Want More Healthy Plant-Based Ice Cream Recipes?

    Check out these:

    • Creamy Mango and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Popsicles
    • Black Forest Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream
    • or my CLEAN DESSERTS Cookbook with 72 plant-based no-bake dessert recipes made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!

    Did You Make This Recipe?

    I'd love to hear about it! Please give it a rating and leave a comment below...it would make my day! 🙂

    Horizontal image of a small decorative bowl filled with a green vegan superfood ice cream on a weathered wooden surface

    Vegan Superfood Ice Cream

    This Vegan Superfood Ice Cream is an easy and healthy ingredient made with only 5 clean, real food ingredients. It's the perfect plant-based dessert that can be enjoyed in about 20 minutes and contains 3 different superfoods!
    { Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Egg-Free | Soy-Free | Nut-Free | No-Cook | Lectin-Free | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium* }
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Inactive Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Yields: 4 servings
    Calories : 139

    Equipment

    • Vitamix
    • Ice Cream Maker

    Ingredients

    For the ice cream mixture:

    • 1 can organic full-fat coconut milk (13.5-ounce can)
    • 1/4 cup organic granular sweetener
    • 2 teaspoons organic moringa powder
    • 1 teaspoon organic baobab powder

    For the add-in:

    • 1/2 cup organic raw cacao nibs
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    Instructions

    Prepare the ice cream mixture:

    • Add all the ingredients for the ice cream mixture to a Vitamix and blend until it is well combined and smooth.
    • Adjust sweetener to your preference, especially if you prefer sweeter ice cream.
    • Pour the ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker and prepare according to your machine's directions.

    Add the add-in:

    • When the ice cream maker has finished making the ice cream, stir in the cacao nibs by hand.

    Serving Options:

    • Option 1: For a soft-serve type ice cream, serve and enjoy.
    • Option 2: For a firmer ice cream, cover the inner container of the ice cream maker and place in the freezer for approximately 1 hour, or until it gets to the consistency and hardness that you prefer.
    • Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the freezer.

    Recipe Notes

    Coconut Milk: The fat in coconut milk is what takes the place of heavy cream in traditional ice cream. You will need to use "full-fat" coconut milk in this recipe and not "reduced-fat" or "light". In addition, you need coconut milk in a can and not boxed coconut milk to make this recipe. 
    Granular Sweetener: I used an organic vegan granular sweetener, however, you could also use organic coconut sugar or organic maple syrup but it will slightly affect the color of the ice cream. Another option is to use a low-carb sweetener like non-GMO xylitol. In addition, this is not an overly sweet ice cream. I only used 1/4 cup of sweetener, but take a taste after blending the ingredients and if you'd like yours a little sweeter, just add an additional 1/4 cup of sweetener. 
    Moringa Powder: If you like the pretty green color, you could also use organic matcha as a substitute.
    Baobab Powder: I added this to increase the nutritional profile, but it could be omitted.
    Cacao Nibs: These can also be omitted or substituted with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips.
    Medical Medium: To make this recipe 100% Medical Medium compliant, omit the raw cacao nibs and substitute the organic granular sweetener with 1/4 cup organic maple syrup.

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 1svg | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 22mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 49mg
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:American
    Recipe Author: Karielyn Tillman
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