Whole30 Fresh Mint Ice Cream
Indulge in the creamy, refreshing delight of Whole30 Fresh Mint Ice Cream—a dairy-free, refined sugar-free treat that proves healthy eating can still feel indulgent. Made with full-fat coconut milk, soaked cashews, and naturally sweet Medjool dates, this recipe blends wholesome ingredients into a luscious base infused with the invigorating flavor of fresh mint leaves. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of sea salt, this no-cook, paleo-friendly dessert comes together effortlessly, whether you use an ice cream maker or a simple freeze-and-stir method. Serve it as a satisfying soft-serve or let it set for a scoopable texture ideal for summer nights or an elegant, guilt-free finale to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the cashews: Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 30 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
Step 2
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, coconut milk, pitted Medjool dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend on high speed until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
Step 3
Add the fresh mint leaves to the blender and pulse just a few times until the mint is finely chopped and well incorporated. Be careful not to over-blend, as you want to keep some texture in the mint.
Step 4
Once the mixture is well blended, taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more dates one at a time, blending each time to incorporate.
Step 5
Transfer the blended mixture into an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. Usually, this involves churning for about 20-25 minutes until the mixture has thickened to a soft-serve consistency.
Step 6
If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container, cover, and freeze. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals and achieve a creamy texture.
Step 7
Once the desired consistency is reached, serve the ice cream immediately for a soft-serve texture or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for another 2-3 hours for a firmer texture.
Step 8
Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (942.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2158 |
| Total Fat 166.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 110.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 275.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 170.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 99.8g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 926.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 45.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4262.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories