This is the recipe I use to make ice cream at home. It is simple and fast. It is suitable for anyone who are lactose intolerant or just prefer a healthier dessert at home.
Non-dairy Ice Cream
Ingredients:
7-10 pitted dates (this is to sweeten the ice cream)
2 cups water (or coconut water or almond milk or soy milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
2 tbsp. raw peanut butter
Optional toppings:
1/3 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
1/3 cup fresh chopped strawberries
1/3 cup walnuts
1. Put the dates, water, vanilla, cacao and butter in a blender and mix until smooth.
Place the mixture into an airtight glass container and freeze until solid. Chill for 10 minutes before serving and add the optional toppings!
2. Have an ice cream maker? Take the liquid ice cream mixture and pop in freezer for 5-10 minutes. Then process according to directions.
Enjoy!
This recipe came from Rea Frey who writes for Cheek Chicago - http://cheekychicago.com/cheeky-vegan-nondairy-ice-cream