Just because you can't do dairy doesn't mean you have to avoid ice cream! Meet my favorite coconut milk ice cream recipe: Anti-stress Double Chocolate. And because this recipe is packed with calcium, magnesium and gelatin, which tends to have an anti-stress, calming effect on the body, there is even more reason to enjoy it! Because this is a dairy free ice cream recipe, I add powered eggshells to compensate for the lack of dairy calcium and to help balance the magnesium rich cocoa powder.
Coconut Milk Ice Cream: Anti-stress Double Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk (I like this additive free brand without guar gum)
- 3 pastured egg yolks* (optional)
- 4.5 tablespoons pure cacao powder (I use this one)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (finely shredded)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon collagen hydrolysate (optional, I recommend this)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
1) Combine ½ can of coconut milk and all of the sugar in a saucepan on medium, and heat until dissolved (this inverts the sugar and makes it easier to digest, particularly for those on GAPS or SCD diets). Let this cool in the fridge for about 1 hour.
2) In a blender combine the chilled coconut milk/sugar mixture, the rest of the coconut milk, egg yolks, vanilla, & salt. Blend at a low-speed until combined.
3) Add cocoa powder, gelatin (optional) and eggshell calcium (optional). Blend.
4) Pour in ice cream maker and wait patiently.
5) Top this chocolate coconut milk ice cream with shredded chocolate chips or stir in to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
Raw egg yolks are not appropriate for everyone, especially those with weakened immunity. Please do your own research and make your own choice on whether they are right for you. You may also view our disclaimer here.
Looking for more coconut milk ice cream recipes? Check out this recipe or get tips on how to choose a good ice cream at the grocery store!
lg
Hi - Thank you for this recipe! I have been wanting to buy an ice cream maker for a while now so we can start making our own ice cream -- But I am not sure what kind to buy -- what kind of ice cream maker do you recommend? I look forward to your reply
butternutrition
I've used many, and they all work similarly well. Something basic like this is great: http://amzn.to/11sPYKE, but I've also used the Kitchen Aid mixer ice cream attachment too: http://amzn.to/18vcnY5. Anything you choose will be great!
lg
ok! Thank You!
Lauren T
I love love love this recipe and have no self control when it comes to it. Question though can I use coconut sugar if I don't want to use the organic cane sugar?
Thank you!
Catherine
Yes-- that should work fine! Let me know how it tastes, as coconut sugar can have a different flavor 😉
Anel
Hi,
Why sugar? It's a known carcinogen?
Catherine
We like sugar around here and use it as a tool in proper dietary context: https://butternutrition.com/5-reasons-to-embrace-not-avoid-sugar/
Mary Ann
Well, I guess I need to purchase an ice cream maker--I have read several recipes recently that use it! Also, may I suggest you change the wording of the recipe to read, "cacao," powder, since, "cocoa," powder is refined and not the same product. This may confuse some people. The item you suggest is, "cacao," powder; however if someone does not click on your link to the one you use, they will not realize the difference. Thank you for the recipe, sounds delicious
Catherine
Thanks Mary Anne! I've corrected it. I'm so not detail oriented-- and appreciate you catching my mistake!
Aenn
I so want to try this recipe...but I don't have an ice cream maker! What can I do to make this until I can get one?
Catherine
I personally think you should wait. While there are methods to make it without, I think they can be a huge waste of time.
Valerie
Would this recipe still work without the raw egg yolks?
Catherine
Yep. It just won't be as nutrient dense. Enjoy!
blixa
Hi there, can i use honey in place of the sugar?
Nicole
I have used honey in a very similar recipe (only difference is it's vanilla, not chocolate) with excellent results.
Barbara Dyjak
I am gluten/casein intolerant, and have bad experiences with hydrolyzed proteins. The word 'hydrolyzed' sets off alarm bells for me. Do you think this product would present a problem for me? I would surely like to make the double chocolate ice cream recipe!
Catherine
The collagen is optional 🙂
YOli
Does this ice-cream taste like coconut at all? I just want the chocolate taste. Thanks
Catherine
It's pretty chocolate-forward in my opinion.
Rezvan
I wonder if collagen hydrolysate as same as bone broth regarding nutrition facts?
Catherine
No — collagen is just protein, whereas bone broth is protein + minerals from the bones.